Unbeaten run ends: BVB U23 fall 2-1 to Bocholt | OneFootball

After six unbeaten games with four wins and two draws, Borussia Dortmund II was defeated again on Sunday afternoon. The BVB U23 lost 1-2 to 1. FC Bocholt at the Stadion Rote Erde, dropping to seventh place in the Regionalliga West, just a week before the derby against league leaders FC Schalke 04 II.

While captain Tony Reitz was at least able to take a seat on the bench following a laceration, Daniel Rios could rely on Julien Duranville from the start, who is to be introduced to the professionals via the U23 after a long forced break.

From the beginning, BVB had problems against the highly attacking guests, who took the lead after 25 minutes through Jan Holldack when BVB was at a disadvantage because Ben Hüning had to be treated for a hand injury. Borussia was eager for a quick response, which, however, did not materialize. It wasn't until the second half that the black-and-yellow youth became more compelling and promptly equalized after 61 minutes when Michael Eberwein converted a cross from Babis Drakas with a diving header.

Rios not entirely dissatisfied at times

In the minutes that followed, Borussia even had chances for a second goal, which, however, fell on the other side. Substitute Cedric Euschen put the guests back in front after 77 minutes, and this time BVB could not get back into the game.

BVB coach Rios was frustrated with the initial phase but was largely satisfied with his team's performance: “In the last 20 minutes of the first half, we played the way we intended. In the second half, we continued that and deservedly made it 1-1. During this phase, we could have turned the game around,” said Rios, who was ultimately a fair loser: “After the 1-2, we struggled to create real scoring chances. Bocholt defended well.”

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