The first chapter of the match between the European champions ended in a tie at the Philips Stadium. Borussia Dormund, who reigned in 1997, drew a fair 1-1 against PSV, winners of the tournament in 1988, but the tie remains open and equal as expected from the day of the draw for the round of 16 of the Champions League.
The match met expectations between two offensive-minded teams. Too much Peter Boszwho coached Dortmund in 2017, as Edin Terzic They continued to attack and the arrivals followed each other with each goal from the first whistle.
Last minute change in Dortmund goal
In the first half, the give and take was decided by Dortmund’s superior finishing power. PSV had a good start in the area but when it came to completing their plays they showed no intent. In addition, Alexander Meyer, starter when Gregor Kobel felt discomfort in the warm-up, He was very confident and daring even though he didn’t know until the last minute what he was going to play.
Chances followed each other for both sides until, in the 24th minute, Donyell Malen received on the right of the attack and his shot, slightly diverted by Sergiño Dest, he peeked around the corner before being surprised Walter Benitez. The Dutch striker he did not celebrate it in honor of the club where he trained and played as a professional between 2018 and 2021.
Tillman, wrong on the shot, forced the penalty
Malik Tillman, their most dangerous player, He compounded PSV’s shooting error with two clear misses: in the 16th minute he crossed too much against Meyer after Luuk de Jong filtered a pass and, in the 28th minute, he headed a free kick close to the post beyond to find yourself unmarked.
However, in the second half, Tillman’s persistence was rewarded. Mats Hummelswho until then had a good defensive performance, brought him down, although he held the ball, to stop his attack in the middle and Luuk de Jong equalized by converting the penalty.
De Jong tied for his 28th goal
It was the only option the former Barcelona and Sevilla forward, the season’s top scorer and PSV’s best threat, had in the match. with his 28 goals in all competitions, three of them in the Champions League.
In the last quarter of an hour, the wear and tear caused by the high pace of play and the pressure caught up with the players. PSV insisted on Sergiño Dest’s side against a slightly more conformist Dortmund but the 1-1 draw did not move and another exciting match was predicted next March 13 at Signal Iduna Park.
match lineup
1
3
8
23
22
18
10
3. 4
9
Eleven
27
33
26
22
23
fifteen
4
twenty-one
twenty
14
Eleven
10
Philips Stadium
Alexander Meyer33
Julian Ryerson26
Ian Maatsen22
41′
Emre Can23
Mats Hummelsfifteen
89′
Nico Schlotterbeck4
Four. five’
Donyell Malentwenty-one
23′
81′
82′
Marcel Sabitzertwenty
55′
Niclas Füllkrug14
81′
Marco ReusEleven
61′
twenty-one’
74′
Jadon Sancho10
67′
Replacements
Marcel Lotka35
Ramy Bensebaini5
Salih Özcan6
81′
89′
Marius Wolf17
67′
Julian Brandt19
61′
82′
Kjell-Arik Wätjen38
Julien Duranville16
Youssoufa Moukoko18
81′
74′
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens43
Samuel Bamba48
coach
Peter Bosz
Edin Terzic
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
