Brandt brace not enough, Dortmund held 2-2 by Bodø/Glimt | OneFootball

A brace from Brandt is not enough for victory. Borussia Dortmund can only manage a 2-2 (1-1) draw against Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League. Brandt scored twice (18th minute, 51st), but Aleesami (42nd) and former Frankfurt player Hauge (75th) each equalized.

Compared to the 2-0 win against Hoffenheim, there were four changes in BVB’s starting lineup: Bellingham, Bensebaini, Beier, and Fábio Silva started in place of Sabitzer (muscle tightness), Svensson, Adeyemi, and Guirassy (all on the bench).

Dortmund initially took control and gained a slight advantage. But then the visitors showed they were not content to just be spectators. Høgh’s left-footed shot in the seventh minute ended up in Kobel’s hands. Høgh posed more danger five minutes later when he shot from the right side of the penalty area. Kobel just managed to get his fingertips to the ball, quickly deflecting it onto the post.

The Black and Yellows have been distinguished by their efficiency this season. That was the case again against Bodø. Fábio Silva won the ball in midfield and sent Brandt on his way. From 13 meters out, he beat Haikin with a precise left-footed shot to make it 1-0 (18’).

Fábio Silva was bursting with enthusiasm. He also initiated the next dangerous scene. His cross was headed just wide of the goal by Beier (20’). Bellingham also tried a header, but it too went out of play (23’).

During this phase of the match, the hosts could have made it 2-0. Instead, the Norwegians struck back. Following a corner, Aleesami headed the ball into the net from four meters out to make it 1-1 at halftime (42’).

Conceded Goal While a Man Down

BVB was not rattled by the equalizer and took the initiative again after the break. That quickly paid off. Haikin saved a header from Beier, but Brandt was right there to push the ball over the line for another BVB lead (51’).

The visitors were now struggling. Their keeper Haikin kept them in the game. First, he turned a powerful right-footed shot from Beier around the post (61’), then he scraped a header from Anselmino off the line from five meters out (62’).

The Black and Yellows seemed to have the match under control. But just like in the first half, Bodø managed to equalize. With a bit of luck, Hauge received the ball and scored from eleven meters out to make it 2-2 (75’). At the time of the goal, only ten Dortmund players were on the pitch, as Anselmino had left the field injured. Can was ready to come on as a substitute.

Borussia now pressed forward – and ran into a counterattack. Sjøvold broke into the penalty area from the right. Svensson directed the ball toward his own goal. Kobel, with a great reflex, tipped the ball over the crossbar (87’).

BVB struggled in the final minutes and created no more chances. So it ultimately ended 2-2, which is too little for the hosts.

Conclusion: Bodø/Glimt did not hide and played boldly going forward. But Dortmund were superior for long stretches, had more possession, and took more shots on goal. However, BVB’s finishing left much to be desired, not least because of the strong visiting goalkeeper Haikin. Whenever Borussia seemed to have the game under control, the Norwegians, who never gave up, struck back coldly.

BVB: Kobel – Anselmino, Anton, Schlotterbeck – Yan Couto, Bellingham, Nmecha, Bensebaini – Brandt, Beier (67’ Adeyemi) – Fábio Silva (67’ Guirassy)

Bodø/Glimt: Haikin – Sjøvold, Bjortuft, Aleesami (68’ Nielsen), Määtä (82’ Klynge) – Evjen, Berg, Fet (46’ Saltnes) – Blomberg (68’ Jørgensen), Hauge, Høgh (68’ Helmersen)

Goals: 1-0 Brandt (18’), 1-1 Aleesami (42’), 2-1 Brandt (51’), 2-2 Hauge (75’)

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