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After three winless games on the trot, and some terrible match ratings, Borussia Dortmund finally have a win! While it was a largely unconvincing win, Dortmund were able to leave Berlin with three points due to a dominant defensive performance and some individual brilliance leading to the side?s two goals. Dortmund?s creative cohort, however, were caught lacking ideas against a very poor Union Berlin side that have struggled throughout this season. Here are our ratings from Saturday?s match:
Starting XI
Alexander Meyer
Patrick: 8
Meyer faced three shots on target but came up with the saves when needed. Did he have to stand on his head to earn the clean sheet" No. Was it a clean sheet nonetheless" Absolutely. That earns him, and his defense, some plaudits. Yash: 8
Second-choice goalkeeper is probably one of the most difficult squad roles to play, and Meyer acquitted himself magnificently. Hats off.
Ian Maatsen
Patrick: 9
Maatsen got his first goal for Borussia Dortmund and created it all by himself by winning the ball in the opponent?s defensive third. More importantly, he was one of Dortmund?s most involved players with 111 touches and six passes into the final third. His defensive numbers were equally impressive with six recoveries. Not a bad afternoon for the loanee!
Yash: 8
After a couple of seriously disappointing outings, Maatsen seems to have rediscovered his mojo. Wonderful...