In the 22nd round of the Bundesliga, Bochum defeated Dortmund 2-0. In the first half, Hoffman assisted Masuras to score, Sule gifted Masuras to score twice, and Gilasi repeatedly missed opportunities. After halftime, Dortmund 0-2 Bochum. Neither side had a chance to score in the second half. In the end Bochum won at home.

During the game, when Dortmund player Gittens was substituted, the Dortmund fans watching the game booed him.

Gittens was visibly upset and substitutes Reyna, Jan Kotto and Anton tried to comfort Gittens and give him a hug, but he just pushed them away. Gittens also did not shake hands with Kovac and Kyle.

After the game, Dortmund fans continued to boo and even threw cups and flagpoles into the stadium.