BVB edge Wolfsburg: deserved win, but tighter than expected | OneFootball

A goal by Karim Adeyemi gives BVB a 1-0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg. BVB played decently but not outstandingly and also had luck with a millimeter decision. This is how the press saw the match on Sunday evening at Signal Iduna Park.

The Süddeutsche Zeitung lets the dpa judge: BVB delivered “not an outstanding, but a decent performance,” showing a good reaction to the crazy 4-4 in Turin. Nico Schlotterbeck, making his comeback after half a year of absence, was celebrated by the fans even before kickoff and was frequently involved in the build-up play. After Adeyemi's lead, BVB had the game under control but failed to calm their nerves and those of the fans with a second goal. With Wolfsburg's header hitting the crossbar and landing on the goal line, they needed a lot of luck, but this time Dortmund did not squander their lead.

“Stable” is how BVB remains in the fourth game of this Bundesliga season, judges Daniel Theweleit in the FAZ, with the return of Nico Schlotterbeck apparently having a positive influence on the team.

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Schlotterbeck immediately very active in comeback

“Deserved, but closer than necessary” is how Jonas Ortmann in the WAZ describes this BVB victory. Right after kickoff, they initially showed “exciting BVB football,” rewarded with the lead by Adeyemi. Subsequently, Beier missed several opportunities to extend the lead, while Schlotterbeck shifted the game with numerous passes and built pressure. Since they did not concede a late equalizer this time, the comeback player was celebrated after the final whistle just like the victory over the often “nervous” Wolfsburg team.

“Dominant, but without too much risk” is how BVB proceeded, according to the Sportschau. Having the upper hand offensively, they did not allow a single shot on goal by VfL Wolfsburg in the first half. Without shining, they deservedly secured the three points because BVB remained on course even after the break. Although the guests became more active later, also thanks to the substitution of Christian Eriksen, they no longer posed a goal threat. Thus, Dortmund remains unbeaten on the heels of FC Bayern Munich.

How quickly the ball flew into Wolfsburg's goal when the “strong Adeyemi” scored the 1-0 for BVB that evening is known by the Welt exactly: at 126 km/h.

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