Dortmund Stuns Leverkusen 2-1 in Bundesliga Clash
Leverkusen – Borussia Dortmund defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in a tightly contested Bundesliga match, marking Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand’s second league loss. Dortmund took an early lead through Aaron Anselmino, who headed in a free kick served by Daniel svensson in the 41st minute – his first goal for Dortmund while on loan from Manchester City. Leverkusen had a chance to equalize early, shooting over the goal from eight meters in the 10th minute.
Despite a scoreless first half for BVB, the team’s resilience proved decisive.”Today we showed that we can win against big teams,” stated Dortmund’s sports director Sebastian Kehl, adding that Dortmund had “nipped Leverkusen’s strength in the bud with great commitment and discipline.”
Serhou Guirassy, struggling with recent form, missed a header opportunity in the 60th minute and was later substituted. Fabio Silva entered the game and quickly contributed, assisting Karim Adeyemi for Dortmund’s second goal with a precise cross in the 65th minute. “I think overall Dortmund’s efficiency decided the game today,” said Leverkusen’s Andrich.
The match saw increased offensive pressure in the final stages, with jonas Hofmann and Poku hitting the crossbar for Leverkusen in the 71st and 78th minutes, respectively, while Julian Brand missed a chance to extend Dortmund’s lead in the 72nd. Christian Kofane scored for Leverkusen in the 80th minute, narrowing the gap to 2-1.
However, Dortmund held on for the win, a marked advancement in closing out games compared to previous Bundesliga matches. “There’s a bit of quality missing and maybe a bit of luck ” Hjulmand conceded. A rematch is scheduled for Tuesday, with Dortmund now considered favorites, demonstrating a growing maturity and stability within the team.
