Press review 1. FC Heidenheim v BVB: Comfortable win in energy-saving mode | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund wins 2-0 at 1. FC Heidenheim and hardly has to exert themselves, thanks in part to an early red card for FCH. Guirassy and Beier secure this easily achieved second BVB victory on the third matchday of the Bundesliga. Nevertheless, there are some insights and noteworthy observations from the press about this match.

The BVB has gained momentum for tomorrow's task in the Champions League, according to the FAZ. The victory was achieved "confidently," with Serhou Guirassy scoring in his eighth consecutive game across seasons. While the new away jerseys caused much discontent, BVB took control from the start, which became complete after the red card. Although BVB's game was lackluster, it was more important to start with seven points, as they had often dropped such seemingly easy points in the first half of the season.

The Süddeutsche Zeitung foresees no good end for 1. FC Heidenheim. It is already clear that they are playing not only against each opponent but also for their existence in the Bundesliga in every single match. Borussia Dortmund played out their superiority "coolly" but "without brilliance," which inevitably grew after the red card for Zivzivadze.

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Guirassy scores in eighth consecutive BL game

"While FCH (...) waited for quick counterattack moments, which were very rare, Borussia presented themselves as superior in play," says Kicker. Because Ryerson could cross unchallenged and Guirassy could head in equally unchallenged, it was 1-0 for BVB shortly after the red card (22nd minute). The following only good but missed Heidenheim chance was answered by Dortmund with Beier's 2-0. In the second half, Dortmund was even more dominant in play but "too playful." Thus, it remained 2-0 in a "confidently" achieved victory.

The WAZ also found the Dortmund victory "unthreatened." More attention was given to the new away jerseys, which many found ugly. A fitting conclusion after the victory against "shockingly weak" Heidenheim: "Not pretty, but successful." Now BVB travels with momentum to Juventus Turin, where they will play in the well-received cup jersey.

The Ruhr Nachrichten find it remarkable that BVB started the match at 1. FC Heidenheim without any new signings in the starting lineup. The BVB's victory was achieved in "energy-saving mode" given the long numerical advantage.

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