Borussia Dortmund managed to climb to second place on the final matchday of the A-Juniors Bundesliga West and will now take part in the Final Round of the German Championship. The reigning champions secured a 4-1 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf, while VfL Bochum were held to a 1-1 stalemate by SC Paderborn.

As a result of their super goal difference, German A-Juniors champions Borussia Dortmund finish the western pool in second place ahead of VfL Bochum – and behind Schalke 04. The Black & Yellows will meet Hertha BSC in the semi-finals on 10 and 16 May. (br)