Bellingham sees red, Höler stunner as Dortmund grab point in Freiburg | OneFootball

Hard-fought point for Borussia Dortmund. After Bellingham's red card in the 53rd minute, BVB played almost the entire second half with one player less in the 1-1 (0-1) draw against SC Freiburg. The visitors' lead through Bensebaini after 31 minutes was equalized by Höler with a bicycle kick (75th minute).

Compared to the 2-2 against Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League, there were four changes in BVB's starting lineup: Can, Ryerson, Chukwuemeka, and Guirassy started in place of Anton, Anselmino (both muscle injuries), Beier (bench), and Brandt (injured).

On Borussia's bench, there were only five outfield players. Youngsters Campbell and Duranville had to stay in Dortmund for disciplinary reasons.

BVB showed commitment from the start. The first scoring chance also belonged to the visitors. Guirassy got a header from a few meters out after five minutes, but it went wide to the left of the goal.

The Sport-Club made their presence known with a shot to the near post by Manzambi. Nine minutes had been played.

Chukwuemeka had the lead at his feet but only hit the left post in the 21st minute. The Black and Yellows now controlled the game and increased the pressure.

After 31 minutes, BVB rewarded themselves with the lead at 1-0. A free kick from Yan Couto landed at the edge of the six-yard box. On the second attempt, Bensebaini pushed the ball over the line from six meters.

The Breisgau team sought a quick response. Manzambi served Suzuki at the penalty spot, but the finish was way too high (40th minute). Günter also sent the ball over the visitors' goal from a tight angle (45+1).

Matanović scores, but offside

Only a few minutes into the second half, Borussia reduced their own numbers. Kobel played a risky pass to Bellingham. Treu sprinted in between and fell over the Englishman's leg. Referee Zwayer showed the red card for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity (53rd minute). Günter's resulting free kick narrowly missed the left post.

Fábio Silva left the field. Groß strengthened the midfield in his place. With the numerical advantage, Freiburg pushed BVB deep into their half.

Treu now had two shots on goal. His curler from 14 meters went wide to the left (64th minute). In the 70th minute, he forced Kobel into a brilliant save with a shot from the edge of the box.

The Breisgau team now warmed up the Swiss goalkeeper. Kobel deflected Suzuki's hammer from 20 meters onto the crossbar (73rd minute). In the 75th minute, however, the BVB goalkeeper was also beaten. Höler took a cross from Günter and sent the ball into the right corner with a bicycle kick to equalize.

In the 86th minute, the ball was again in Dortmund's net. Matanović had scored from close range. However, provider Eggestein was narrowly offside beforehand. The Westphalians held onto the draw.

Conclusion: BVB dominated the first 45 minutes of the match. The Black and Yellows' lead was therefore deserved. Bellingham's red card changed the dynamics of the game. Freiburg pressed, and BVB defended. However, only Höler managed to beat the strong Kobel.

BVB: Kobel – Yan Couto (90+2 Adeyemi), Can (90+3 Süle), Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Ryerson – Nmecha, Bellingham – Fábio Silva (56 Groß), Chukwuemeka (78 Svensson) – Guirassy (78 Beier)

SCF: Atubolu – Kübler, Ginter, Jung (76 Grifo), Günter (76 Matanović) – Eggestein, Osterhage, Treu, Manzambi, Suzuki – Höler

Goals: 0-1 Bensebaini (31st minute), 1-1 Höler (75th minute)

Red card: – / Bellingham (53rd minute)

Attendance: 34,700 (sold out)

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