Last Updated: October 21, 2023, 02:30 IST
DORTMUND, Germany: Julian Brandt celebrated his 300th Bundesliga look with a objective Friday to lead Borussia Dortmund to a tough-fought 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.
Dortmund’s aid when referee Felix Brych blew the ultimate whistle was evident given what had occurred on Bremen’s final go to in the league. Last season, Dortmund was 2-0 up in the 89th minute earlier than the guests scored three late objectives to win 3-2.
Niclas Füllkrug joined Dortmund from Bremen in the summer time switch window, however the Germany ahead went off in the 77th after a quiet efficiency towards his former teammates.
There was a second of silence earlier than the game for all “innocent victims” of the Israel-Hamas battle, in addition to for the 2 Swedish victims of a capturing in Brussels on Monday earlier than a European Championship qualifying game. One fan proven on TV was holding an indication with a dove selling peace.
Dortmund dominated the primary half, albeit whereas struggling to create probabilities towards the guests’ effectively-organized protection.
Marco Reus had arguably the most effective likelihood after being arrange by Brandt, however noticed his shot from a tough angle go simply vast of the far publish.
Donyell Malen nearly make the breakthrough earlier than the interval with a fierce shot that was blocked by Bremen’s reserve goalkeeper Michael Zetterer on the close to publish.
The second half began late due to spectacular pyrotechnics in the Bremen followers’ part.
Malen missed one other likelihood earlier than Brandt lastly made the breakthrough in the 67th with a chip over the goalkeeper after being arrange with a superbly timed cross from Emre Can.
Dortmund stays certainly one of three unbeaten groups in the Bundesliga together with Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. Leverkusen visits Wolfsburg and Bayern performs in Mainz on Saturday.
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