MOTM Poll: 10-Man Dortmund Outlast Werder Bremen Away from Home
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Marcel Sabitzer?s red card changed the plan for BVB, who went defensive to secure three points. Borussia Dortmund returned to action this evening, in the coveted late-game slot, for an away day at Bremen. Werder have been a thorn in BVB?s side for years now, especially in cup competition, and BVB have a neat tendency to underestimate Bremen at every opportunity. Today, the Black and Yellows came out firing, but a 2-0 lead at halftime was hampered my Marcel Sabitzer?s red card. With their team?s current best ball-progressor and chance creator in the stands, BVB hunkered down to defend their 2-0 lead, which as we all know, usually does not work.
In a shock to all fans of Die Schwarzgelben, Edin Terzic?s side managed to hold resolute, despite one calamity that led to a final scoreline of 2-1. Here are today?s candidates for Man of the Match.
Nico Schlotterbeck
Despite Dortmund conceding in the second half, Nico Schlotterbeck deserves a shout for looking like a leader in the defense. When Marcel Sabitzer took his marching orders, it was always going to be an Edin Terzic defensive masterclass for the second half. While it was far from perfect, Dortmund needed to be resolute and hold onto their lead, per the coach's orders, and Schlotterbeck did his best to look the part, take the game forward to the opponents, and marshal as many chances as he could away from the BVB goal.
Donyell Malen
Malen was seriously unlucky to...
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