Everything was actually going according to plan, and despite personnel worries, Borussia Dortmund was clearly on course for an away win in Freiburg. Bensebaini had put his team ahead in the first half...
Everything was actually going according to plan, and despite personnel worries, Borussia Dortmund was clearly on course for an away win in Freiburg. Bensebaini had put his team ahead in the first half (31’).
However, things look different now, as the Borussians have to play the rest of the match with one man down!
Gregor Kobel and Jobe Bellingham – albeit unintentionally – did their team a disservice together.
Kobel played a risky pass out from the back to his teammate, who wanted to collect the ball in classic holding midfielder fashion, centrally just in front of the penalty area. In doing so, he failed to notice Philipp Treu behind him, who got to the ball first.
Terrible timing kinda unlucky and not intended. Red card Jobe Bellingham#Bundesliga#SCFBVBpic.twitter.com/fkxmQKtv8u
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The Dortmund player then caught the attacking player, who went to ground, and Bellingham was shown a straight red card.
If he hadn’t stopped him, the Freiburg player would have been through on goal alone against the BVB keeper – so it was a professional foul with the corresponding consequence. Bellingham immediately knew what was coming and left the field without much protest. It was his first foul of the match.
Günter put the resulting free kick from about 18 meters just wide to the left, but SC now has a huge advantage. Borussia Dortmund are likely facing a stressful final few minutes.
What do you think? Will Dortmund hold on to their narrow away lead and overtake Leipzig for second place? Or will Freiburg now take control in their own stadium? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
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Category: General Sports
