VFL Bochum 1 Barnsley 2 – Cauley Woodrow hits the net again
The Reds striker had scored five goals in the opening two friendlies, including a hat-trick against Toulon last week, and he added another against the Bundesliga 2 outfit on Wednesday night.
Woodrow opened the scoring before the break with an emphatic finish, with George Miller adding a second before Tom Weiland registered for the hosts.
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But Daniel Stendel's side found their feet and took the lead in fine style when Woodrow clinically finished Mike Bahre's cross.
Bahre, captain for the evening, grabbed a second assist when his corner was converted by Miller in the final 10 minutes, with Weiland firing a consolation for Bochum soon after.
But the Reds held on to make it three from three in pre-season, with another match against Arminina Bielfeld on Saturday.
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Murphy, an American, replaces Gauthier Ganaye, who left last season, and has experience of administrative roles in the MLS and Germany.
He said: “I am delighted to be joining Barnsley Football Club. Few from America have the opportunity to work in English Football, let alone a storied club with a rich history of success.”