Brandt goal not enough – Dortmund fall to Bayern Munich | OneFootball

Even Borussia Dortmund can't stop FC Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga top match saw BVB lose 1-2 (0-1) at the Allianz Arena. Kane (22nd minute) and Olise (79th) put the hosts 2-0 ahead. Brandt pulled one back in the 84th minute, but the equalizer never came. After 14 games without defeat, Borussia lost for the first time again.

BVB coach Kovač made three changes compared to the 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig before the international break. Süle, Groß, and Ryerson started in place of Bensebaini, Yan Couto, and Beier (all on the bench).

Bayern controlled the match from the start. Kimmich tested Kobel with a long-range shot after five minutes. The BVB keeper tipped the ball out for a corner. Kobel was also on hand to deny a double chance from Olise and Luis Díaz in the twelfth minute.

Dortmund were mostly chasing after the Munich side, who enjoyed around 80 percent possession. The goalless draw only lasted until the 22nd minute. Kane headed in a Kimmich corner from close range to make it 1-0 for FCB – the Englishman’s twelfth Bundesliga goal. Kane had lightly pushed Guirassy in the six-yard box beforehand. Referee Dankert and VAR did not intervene.

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BVB found no way to assert themselves against Bayern. If the ball did go forward, it only went towards Kobel. His counterpart Neuer had a quiet evening at first.

Boey (32’), Kane (35’), and Olise with a shot off the post (36’) put the Black and Yellows under pressure. Then Luis Díaz was denied by Anton’s back and Kimmich’s follow-up was saved by Kobel (41’). Dortmund survived the first half.

Monster Tackle by Schlotterbeck

Kovač reacted to the course of the game and the result, bringing on Bensebaini for Süle after the break. BVB switched to their usual 3-4-3 system with Adeyemi and Groß behind central striker Adeyemi.

Borussia made the match more open now. After a Ryerson free kick, Nmecha headed just wide of the left post (49’). In the second half, the visitors managed to push the game more into Bayern’s half.

Huge chance for Adeyemi to equalize in the 67th minute. After a misplaced pass from Kimmich, the BVB striker had a clear shot from 14 meters, but slipped at the crucial moment and fired the ball over the bar to the left.

With a monster tackle, Schlotterbeck stopped the ready-to-shoot Olise in his own penalty area, keeping his team in the game (73’).

The Westphalians missed the equalizer and gifted Munich their second goal. A cross from Luis Díaz into the Dortmund six-yard box was stopped by Bellingham, but he took too long to clear the ball from danger. Olise slid into the shot and pushed the ball over the line for 2-0 (79’).

In the 84th minute, Brandt replaced Groß. The substitution paid off immediately. With his first touch, he slotted home a Ryerson cross to pull one back.

BVB now fought for the equalizer, throwing everything forward. Luis Díaz had a chance to make it 3-1 for Munich on the counter, but was denied by the quick-reacting Kobel (90+5’).

Conclusion: In the first half, only FC Bayern played. Shots: 10-0. Possession: 68-32 percent. Passes completed: 362-123. BVB were nonexistent offensively. Munich’s halftime lead was thus well-deserved. In the second half, Borussia showed a completely different side. They pushed forward and created chances. Dortmund played more courageously and had opportunities to equalize. However, due to Bayern’s strong first half, their victory is deserved overall.

BVB: Kobel – Ryerson, Süle (46’ Bensebaini), Anton, Schlotterbeck, Svensson – Sabitzer (73’ Bellingham), Groß (84’ Brandt), Nmecha – Adeyemi (74’ Beier), Guirassy (84’ Fábio Silva)

FCB: Neuer – Boey (84’ Bischof), Upamecano, Tah, Laimer – Kimmich, Pavlović (90+2 Kim), Olise, Kane, Luis Díaz – Jackson (61’ Goretzka)

Goals: 1-0 Kane (22’), 2-0 Olise (79’), 2-1 Brandt (84’)

Attendance: 75,000 (sold out)

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