Match Ratings: BVB Come From Behind in 3-1 Win Against Frankfurt
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Borussia Dortmund left it late to claim all three points in Sunday?s victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. Borussia Dortmund are four from four in all competitions in March. I doubt many would claim to be entirely convinced about the performances in those games, but it?s hard to argue with the results, at the very least.
The same can be said about Dortmund?s 3-1 win against Frankfurt on Sunday. It wasn?t a dazzling performance, but BVB were the better team, and they dug deep and ground out the vital three points. The concern is that the performances are more predictive of future outcomes than the results, but for now at least, it?s worth just enjoying the good bits. The concerns about what all this means is the future Fear the Wall?s problem. Here are our ratings from Sunday?s 3-1 win against Frankfurt:
Starting XI
Alexander Meyer
Paul: 7
Zac: 8
Meyer stared down quite a few efforts from Omar Marmoush and company over 90 minutes, and with another short-notice start for BVB?s number-two goalkeeper, Meyer impressed once again. With Kobel?s fitness record this season, Meyer has played an important role in helping his side secure points.
Ian Maatsen
Paul: 5
Zac: 5
Maatsen failed to have much impact on the attack, but that may be because Adeyemi was a dud in progression as well. Maatsen defended okay, but it was generally a quiet match.
Nico Schlotterbeck
Paul: 4
The mistake leading to Frankfurt?s opening g...
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