Match Ratings: BVB Drop Points in Dull Draw With Heidenheim
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Borussia Dortmund went into Friday night?s game away to Heidenheim knowing that a win could keep their winning run since the winter break going and further secure their place in the Bundesliga top four. A win wouldn?t have convinced fans that this team is now very good, but it would have edged BVB closer to making up all the ground they lost in the first half of the season, and inspired just a little more optimism among the Dortmund fanbase. Instead, contributed more than their fair share towards turning the Friday Night Lights into one of the most boring games I?ve ever seen.
Granted, BVB are dealing with a lot of injuries and illnesses at the moment, and Heidenheim are no pushover this season. In the preview of Friday?s game, I argued that a draw wouldn?t necessarily be the end of the world, as a result of these factors. Instead, it was the completely lifeless Dortmund performance that was a cause for concern. Surely even a BVB side that is weakened by multiple absences should at least be able to put up a bit of fight and pose even the most basic threat to Heidenheim?s defense. It would appear not. Here are our ratings from BVB?s 0-0 draw with Heidenheim.
Starting XI
Alexander Meyer
Paul: 5
Joey: 6
Meyer recovered the ball several times, and caught a couple of crosses, but he was never really challenged between the sticks.
Yash: 6
Untested, but distributed well.
Ian Maatsen
Paul: 6
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