Match Ratings: Late Leverkusen Goal Denies Borussia Dortmund Victory
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BVB were seconds away from being the first team to defeat Bayer Leverkusen. Borussia Dortmund played the role of underdog once again this season as they hosted Bayer Leverkusen at the Westfalenstadion. A dull first half, strong last-ditch defending, and a Niclas Füllkrug goal against the run of play saw Dortmund enter the last seconds of this match with a goal advantage. Leverkusen?s Stanisic rose above Dortmund?s defense in the 97th minute and sealed a tie for the visitors.
Here are our ratings from Borussia Dortmund?s 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen:
Starting XI
Gregor Kobel
Paul: 7
Anders: 7
Aside from a few routine saves, Kobel came up big, especially on Grimaldo?s free-kick late on and Nathan Tella?s effort in the 68th minute. Maybe a bit too daring for my taste against a good pressing side like Leverkusen, but I can?t complain when it works out. Yash: 8
Two excellent saves, and I can?t fault him for the goal we did concede.
Julian Ryerson
Paul: 7
Anders: 7
Yash: 8
Our Norwegian machine rendered Leverkusen?s flying wing-backs non-factors.
Mats Hummels
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Paul: 8
Anders: 7
Yash: 8
Commanding.
Nico Schlotterbeck
Paul: 7
Anders: 7
A lot of good work from Schlotti today. I love how he seemingly drove Frimpong crazy, too. Our German centerpiece is on a good trajectory at the moment.
Yash: 8
Schlotti has gone a few games without losing his ...
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