Press review BVB v FC Köln: Persistence against autumn blues rewarded | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund spent a long time unsuccessfully attacking 1. FC Köln. Shortly before the end, Maximilian Beier finally managed to score the redeeming goal for the 1-0 win over the visitors from the Rhine. Here’s how the press analyzed and evaluated the Saturday evening match of the 8th Bundesliga matchday.

Although 1. FC Köln had the better start to the match, BVB increasingly ramped up the pressure, especially after the break, reports Sportschau. At first, Dortmund couldn’t find a way into the net despite numerous chances. When FC had to play with one man down from the 84th minute after Timo Hübers suffered a serious injury, Maximilian Beier finally scored the winning goal deep into stoppage time.

At n-tv, they point out BVB’s comfortable personnel situation, which helps prevent the usual autumn depression in Dortmund. In addition, it’s noted that such tireless attacking by the team against a looming draw, as seen against Köln, hadn’t been witnessed in a long time. The team averted this potential “bitter setback” by relentlessly launching attack after attack “full of hope.” Coach Kovac has visibly “pacified and stabilized” BVB in sporting terms.

The FAZ also cites the low number of absences at BVB as a decisive factor. Niko Kovac personally takes credit for this, and not without reason, believes Daniel Theweleit.

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BVB never gave up hope

Despite a significant improvement in performance as the match progressed, BVB initially failed “repeatedly” due to Köln’s strong keeper Marvin Schwäbe, according to Kicker. Thanks to Beier’s goal, they still managed to secure the “well-deserved three points.” While Köln had several good chances in the first half, they didn’t appear in front of Gregor Kobel at all in the second half. Yet, even when down a man, Köln defended with great passion—ultimately in vain.

Welt notes that after the 4-2 win in Copenhagen, Borussia Dortmund long lacked “pace and penetration.” Köln, for their part, showed just how difficult they can be even for top teams. BVB’s dominance for much of the match didn’t lead to anything tangible for a long time. Serhou Guirassy wore himself out in duels and has now been without a Bundesliga goal since September 13—until Beier finally redeemed BVB.

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