Penalty Dispute Mars Borussia Dortmund‘s Champions league Draw with Juventus [VIDEO]
Dortmund, Germany – September 16, 2024 - A contentious penalty kick dispute erupted between Borussia Dortmund players during their dramatic 4-4 Champions League draw against Juventus on Tuesday, escalating to the point where a ball was thrown in frustration and visibly unsettling manager Niko Kovac. The incident occurred late in the match, ultimately preceding a accomplished penalty conversion but failing to secure victory for Dortmund as Juventus scored twice in added time to equalize.
The Champions League fixture, initially a slow-paced affair, ignited in the second half with both teams aggressively pursuing goals. Borussia Dortmund took a 4-2 lead in the 86th minute, seemingly poised for a win before the penalty drama unfolded. the dispute over who would take the spot-kick highlights internal tensions within the squad and raises questions about team dynamics as they navigate a challenging Champions League group stage.
The conflict centered around Serhou guirassy and Ramy bensebaini, with Guirassy challenging Bensebaini’s right to take the penalty. Reports indicate Bensebaini momentarily threw the ball, appearing to concede the prospect to Guirassy. This prompted a visible reaction from Kovac on the sidelines. Ultimately, Bensebaini was permitted to take the kick, successfully converting it past Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di gregorio.
Despite Bensebaini’s goal, Juventus rallied with two late goals in stoppage time, securing a 4-4 draw. Details of the match, including the goals and overall performance, are available here. Borussia Dortmund’s next challenge is a match against Athletic Bilbao on October 1st, following Bilbao’s 0-2 defeat to Arsenal.
