In a thrilling match at the home of RB Leipzig, the Bundesliga side thrashed VfL Bochum 3-0 in front of a packed stadium. The match was marred by a number of controversial incidents that left the fans disappointed.
One such incident occurred when RB Leipzig's goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel, attempted to save a penalty kick but it hit the post instead. This led to a celebration among the fans who were watching the game on TV. However, the referee blew the whistle for offside, which gave the visitors the ball back into play.
Another controversial incident came during the second half when RB Leipzig's captain, Thomas Vermaelen, received a yellow card for a foul on VfL Bochum's winger, Stefan Gärden. The referee awarded a red card to the German international and the match ended in a draw.
Despite these incidents, RB Leipzig managed to secure a win against one of the most successful teams in Europe. They had already won the Bundesliga title last season and were hoping to repeat this success this year. However, they could not have been more wrong.
The players were under immense pressure as they fought hard throughout the match. Despite the setbacks, they continued to work hard and create chances. However, their efforts did not pay off as VfL Bochum scored three times in the first half before RB Leipzig replied with two goals in the second half.
Szoboszlai, who made his debut for RB Leipzig, opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a powerful shot from close range. He then added another goal in the 68th minute with a curling effort. However, VfL Bochum's striker, Niklas Granlund, netted two more goals in the 75th and 90th minutes to seal the victory for the visitors.
Overall, it was a disappointing result for RB Leipzig, but it was also a testament to the resilience of the team despite the setbacks. They will be looking forward to the upcoming season and hoping to make up for lost time.