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Fortuna Dusseldorf fell short of Bundesliga promotion, losing in a penalty shoot-out against Bochum in the play-offs.Bochum secured their place in the Bundesliga next season with a penalty shoot-out win over Fortuna Dusseldorf to avoid relegation.Heiko Butscher's team finished 16th in the Bundesliga this season but managed to defeat their 2.Bundesliga opponents and secure another season in the league.Philipp Hofmann scored two goals to level the tie after a first-leg defeat, and Kevin Stoger's penalty sent the game to extra…

Daniel Farke came close to securing his third Premier League promotion, but remained dignified in defeat at Wembley. Farke admitted that the win wasn't meant to be for Leeds United after they lost to Southampton in the Championship play-off final. Despite dominating large portions of the game, Leeds fell short when Adam Armstrong scored in the first half. The team almost equalized later on when Daniel James hit the crossbar, but now must face another season in the Championship. Farke, although missing out on a third…

Southampton crushed West Brom 3-1 in a riveting match at St. Mary's, securing a slot in the Championship play-off final against Leeds United. Leeds thrashed Norwich City 4-0 at Elland Road a day earlier, claiming their spot at Wembley, where they will face Southampton on May 26. The first leg between Southampton and West Brom was a stalemate, but the Saints showed their superiority in the end. Russell Martin's team dominated possession in the first half, with David Brooks coming close to scoring, hitting the post.…

Gary Smith is optimistic about Nashville SC's chance to advance in the MLS playoffs when they face Toronto at GEODIS Park. The team is determined to secure a playoff spot, despite being 13th in the Eastern Conference after their recent loss to Charlotte FC. They are only three points away from ninth place, and Smith believes they can still make a comeback. He emphasizes the importance of the next two games in turning things around. On the other hand, Toronto is ranked higher in the standings but is coming off a loss to New…

The Championship's opening semi-final match ended in a draw, leaving Norwich City heading to Elland Road for the second leg. Norwich City and Leeds United played to a tie in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final, setting the stage for an exciting showdown at Elland Road. Junior Firpo scored in the 30th minute, but the goal was disallowed due to a narrow offside call on Georginio Rutter during the build-up at Carrow Road. Marcelino Nunez missed a golden opportunity for Norwich in the first half, sending a…