Borussia Mönchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund performed out a 1-1 draw at Borussia Park on Saturday night. 

Not rather a lot to write down dwelling about within the first half. Dortmund had the perfect open-play likelihood of the half early on when Jamie Gittens squared the ball just for Marcel Sabitzer’s effort to simply miss the put up. The most important speaking level nonetheless will likely be whether or not Gladbach ought to have been awarded a penalty when a shot from Rocco Reitz was deflected in direction of the purpose by Serhou Guirassy’s hand, after a prolonged test, the penalty was not given. 

The second half was extra full of life and produced our first purpose of the sport when Jamie Gittens acquired the ball from Nico Schlotterbeck, reduce in onto his proper foot and fired previous Mortiz Nicolas whereas hitting the crossbar on the best way in. Nonetheless, Dortmund wouldn’t maintain their lead for lengthy as Gladbach would this time win a penalty when Pascal Groß held onto Tim Kleindienst. Kevin Stöger would then convert the resultant spot kick. Gladbach would then have a terrific likelihood to take the lead when substitute Robin Hack hit the crossbar however away from that, Dortmund had nearly all of possession as they appeared for a win, however have been unable to get one even with Gladbach taking place to 10 males late on. 

Dortmund will really feel like they could have deserved a win with the quantity of possibilities however have been unable to transform them. Whereas alternatively, Gladbach may additionally really feel they could have been laborious finished by the potential first-half non-penalty name. 

Takeaways:

Jamie Gittens as soon as once more confirmed that in the mean time, he’s the man for Dortmund. That is the fourth recreation in a row that he has scored in and Gladbach paid him the last word praise by the actual fact he was double-teamed each time he was on the ball within the closing third. 

Gladbach’s challenge is the “Kevin Stöger drawback”. There isn’t a doubting how good the Austrian is, however after a constructive begin to the season, Stöger has struggled being out of the group, and that confirmed right this moment the place his ordinary inventive vitality was not flowing. Head coach Gerardo Seoane must discover a approach to match Stöger into the group, not smash the chemistry and get the perfect out of everybody. 

Participant Rankings:

Borussia Mönchengladbach:

Mortiz Nicolas (6), Joe Scally (6), Nico Elvedi (5), Ko Itakura (5), Lukas Ullrich (6), Julian Weigl (5), Rocco Reitz (6), Franck Honorat (6), Alassane Plea (5), Kevin Stöger (6), Tim Kleindienst (5)

Others: Robin Hsck (5), Philipp Sander (5), Nathan Ngoumou (-), Tomas Cvancara (-), Marvin Friedrich (-)

Borussia Dortmund:

Gregor Kobel (6), Julian Ryerson (5), Niklas Süle (5), Nico Schlotterbeck (7), Ramy Bensebaini (5), Felix Nmecha (5), Pascal Groß (5), Maximilian Beier (5), Marcel Sabitzer (5), Jamie Gittens (7), Serhou Guirassy (5)

Others: Donyell Malen (5), Giovanni Reyna (5), Emre Can (-)

GGFN Man of the Match: Nico Schlotterbeck (7)

Jamie Gittens clearly deserves his plaudits for his purpose, however Nico Schlotterbeck was as soon as once more a rock on the again. Not solely did he present the help for Gittens’ purpose however he was additionally in a position to maintain Tim Kleindienst, who had been on a run of fine kind, quiet all recreation. The 25-year-old additionally created probably the most possibilities in the entire recreation and gained probably the most duels.

The efficiency exhibits that Schlotterbeck is no longer solely the captain of the group but additionally the chief of Dortmund’s defence and may command the backline like his predecessor Mats Hummels. 

GGFN | Jack Meenan