“We’ll get stronger”: Gregor Kobel defies BVB’s Super Cup pain | OneFootball

No, Gregor Kobel is not satisfied after the defeat in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. The 28-year-old Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper had to pick the ball out of his net twice in the 1-2 loss to FC Bayern Munich. Despite the defeat, however, the positive aspects outweigh the negatives for the Swiss keeper.

Nathaniel Brown (23) and Michael Olise (24) beat BVB’s number one on Saturday evening. Kobel was helpless for both of Bayern’s goals, but once again delivered a strong performance. In the 36th minute, he pulled off a brilliant save to keep out a curling effort from Luis Díaz (29) bound for the right corner.

Despite the defeat, Kobel sees a good foundation for the Bundesliga opener against Hamburger SV next Saturday (29 August, 6:30 p.m.). “Bayern had very good chances throughout the game and could have scored more goals,” he analyzed in an interview with beIN SPORTS. “In the end, it was a shame, because we had our chances too.”

In the first half, the visitors from Säbener Straße dominated the match and deservedly took a two-goal lead. After the break, BVB improved and pulled one back through substitute Fábio Silva (24). In stoppage time, Maximilian Beier (23) had the equalizer at his feet, but with only Manuel Neuer (40) to beat, he sent the ball over the bar.

Third straight final defeat

“There were a lot of good moments here and there,” says Kobel. “You could see some promising signs.” But he also noted that “a lot of the boys are still new and don’t have that much experience yet.” Still, he remains positive: “I believe we will keep getting stronger.”

Bayern had 20 shots, while Dortmund managed only eight. The Munich side also enjoyed 57 percent possession. “It was an intense game from both teams,” says the goalkeeper, “with chances at both ends.”

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His team “started the game well,” but then “allowed Bayern to take control through a few mistakes.” The second goal in first-half stoppage time was especially frustrating. After Jobe Bellingham (20) lost the ball, Olise could not be stopped and poked it past Kobel into the net.

After the break, the Black and Yellows came on stronger. “The second half was really good,” the 28-year-old praised. “We took more risks” and had “more possession, were more dangerous and more aggressive.”

But as we know, it was not enough to earn a draw. That means BVB also lost its third straight Supercup final.

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