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Bochum 0 - 3 Schalke

34' [0 - 1] G. Asamoah
67' [0 - 2] I. Rakitic
85' [0 - 3] M.J. Bordon

Bochum 0-3 Schalke

The Ruhr derby was won by Schalke to take them into second place, albeit temporarily with Werder playing tomorrow.

After a strong start to the game from the home side, Schalke came more into the game and took the lead after 34 minutes through Gerald Asamoah. Ivan Rakitic received the ball from Jermaine Jones in an offside position, but took advantage of the missing flag to cross into the middle. Former German international Asamoah was in the right place to nod home from just five meters leaving Lastuvka no chance in the Bochum goal.

The Königsblauen doubled their lead over their Ruhr rivals on 67 minutes. Altintop made a good run down the left before laying the ball back to Rakitic cutting out the entire Bochum defence as well as keeper Lastuvka. The Croatian midfielder was thus able to fire home from 13 meters with relative ease.

The result was put beyond doubt five minutes from time when Schalke captain Marcelo Bordon headed home a Rakitic free kick from close range.