Press review VfL Wolfsburg vs BVB: ‘Lucky win after a tough watch’ | OneFootball

BVB offered very little for most of the time during their 2-1 victory in Wolfsburg and was also defensively vulnerable. The press almost unanimously classifies the result as a "lucky win" for Borussia Dortmund. Here are selected press comments.

"Lucky, but won," is the succinct summary in the Tagesspiegel regarding Dortmund's victory. "The Wolfsburg team was at least equal and could even have won, but especially (...) Mohammed Amoura left numerous opportunities unused." There was no sign of the large gap in the standings between the two clubs, with BVB appearing "sluggish" for a long time. Thanks to Guirassy's late goal, Borussia still managed to secure three points and thus their fifth win in six games this year.

"A tough watch, as so often this season," noted Spiegel about this "lucky win" for BVB. The first half nearly put the spectators "in a trance," with Beier hitting the crossbar and then Brandt scoring towards the end. Schlotterbeck's "unnecessary" handball gave Wolfsburg, who "increased the pressure with early pressing," the equalizer. Afterward, Amoura squandered multiple scoring chances "in all directions," while Guirassy showed the hosts what efficiency looks like with his winning goal.

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Amoura misses against BVB "in all directions"

A major shortcoming for Borussia Dortmund was the "many lapses in build-up play," notes the FAZ. Even Gregor Kobel made a careless passing error. This allowed the "harmless" Wolfsburg team to build up, and due to vulnerable defense, Amoura had numerous opportunities. It was noticeable, however, that especially Nico Schlotterbeck "repeatedly delivered long, mostly well-placed passes across the field," making him the actual playmaker for BVB. His absence in the next game against Mainz due to his fifth yellow card ensures that he won't have to serve a suspension against FC Bayern.

The WAZ also uses the term "lucky win." How they won this game, BVB probably doesn't even know themselves. They appear puzzled. BVB "remains a top team that racks up victory after victory in the Bundesliga. How? That's becoming increasingly inexplicable." For a long time, BVB had little to offer. Only in a short phase after the 1-0 until halftime did they pin down the hosts. After the many chances for VfL in the second half, even a point would have been "somewhat lucky." Since it was a victory, they remain hot on the heels of FC Bayern without suffering a setback.

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