Post Match Reaction: Dortmund Victorious in Physical Encounter with Eintracht Frankfurt
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BVB came from behind to secure an important three points in the race for Champions League Qualification This was one of those typical matches between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund where nearly every challenge is physical, with large stretches of the game playing out like a back-and-forth ping-pong match. The midfield was heavily contested, but Dortmund came out on top in a match that both sides needed to win. This is a positive result and it was Dortmund?s fourth win in a row and an important way to enter the international break.
Braver Tactics
It wasn't perfect, it wasn't pretty, but this was a braver tactical setup than we?ve seen from Dortmund in recent weeks. Instead of committing two defensive midfielders to holding the midfield, Terzic went with just Emre Can, while implementing five attackers to begin the match. The first half looked especially positive, despite Schlotterbeck?s mistake leading to a goal- but the goal also came off a great save from Meyer, and was struck home from outside the box by Mario Götze in impressive fashion. The finish from Adeyemi to level the game came after sustained pressure and creative build-up, especially from Donnell Malen. The second half also looked better, though certain stretches seemed to revert to the tactics of old. But Dortmund still managed to threaten through set pieces, as seen by Julian Brandt?s free kick that Mats Hummels nett...
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