Post Match Reactions: Last Second Equalizer Sees Dortmund Draw Bayer Leverkusen
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Neverkusen, Sad Pieces, and Big Pharma all reign supreme in Dortmund Alright. First things first - it is okay to be frustrated. Borussia Dortmund drew to reigning league champions, Bayer Leverkusen, after conceding a goal in the 97th minute. Emotions were high on and off the pitch as players scrapped and fans experienced the despair and euphoria of a 97th-minute goal. Let?s break down how it happened, the bigger picture, and takeaways from the match as Dortmund continues its climactic end to the season.
How it Happened
Borussia Dortmund did a lot right this match and needed a lot of luck to be up 1-0 in the dying minutes of this match. In the first 45, it was a cagey affair with Dortmund keen on playing the role of frustrating underdog which they did well. Leverkusen retained 58% of the possession but had zero shots on target. On the other end, Dortmund had very limited chances outside of a 42nd-minute shout from Marcel Sabitzer led to Ian Matseen scuffing his rebound shot. The second half, however, saw the game open up for both sides. Hummels and Schlotterbeck were both heavily involved in the match with the former winning 9 of his 10 duels. Leverkusen?s first shot on target came off a Frimpong freekick in the 57th minute that forced Kobel to make a fantastic save. Eventually, Dortmund would be the first team to draw blood after Marcel Sabitzer found Füllkrug in the box for a thundering shot into the back of the net i...
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