Experience the thrilling comeback as Dortmund’s stunning 4-2 victory over Bochum in the Bundesliga. Discover the highlights and key moments from this captivating match.
Introduction:
Dortmund staged a good response to this difficult start with 4-2 against Bochum in the Bundesliga; the score doesn’t really tell much about the tight game either. Behind 2-0 on top of that, it was too much to ask for Dortmund’s attacking play to too easily absorb late in the day.
A Rocky Start for Dortmund End
The match started quite poorly for Dortmund, who were two down in the first half-hour. Dortmund was stunned by a fast strike from Matúš Bero and composed finish from Thijs de Wit, putting Bochum at the wheels as early as into the game. A short shot on the near post from Bero and a composed finish from De Wit after a mix-up in the defense of Dortmund painted a picture of early domination from Bochum. Dortmund remained lazy and uninspired, going through the first quarter of the match in disarray.
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Missed Opportunities for Bochum
Bochum could have taken the game away from Dortmund before the half-time. Boadu had a chance to widen the gap to 3-0 but failed to do so after being through on goal, hitting the shot wide of the upright post. His miss was telling in that it kept the game open for Dortmund’s chance to rebuild itself within the remaining half.
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Guirassy and Adeyemi Rescue Dortmund
Dortmund soon took a foothold after their attacking prowess. Serhou Guirassy, for the first game at Signal Iduna Park scored for Dortmund just before the break of halftime by managing to head over a marker to obtain a cross by Julian Brandt, thus giving hosts the lifeline needed to stay in the match.
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Karim Adeyemi had a hand in the comeback by Dortmund, scoring two assists. Here, his speed and agility caused problems for the Bochum defense with every attack and counterattack.
Within the first quarter of the second half, marvelous dribbling by Adeyemi threw the ball to Felix Nmecha, who then put a low drive that slipped under the Bochum keeper, Manuel Riemann, to make it level.
Dortmund in Command
Dortmund continued to push forward now that the momentum was firmly on their side. Guirassy completed his brace with a clinical finish after quick one-two with Adeyemi. This was to be his second of the game bringing about an epitome of importance for the side in only his second appearance for the club.
Dortmund did not let their attacking onslaught let up. Emre Can almost scored a fourth with a 25-yard effort that rasped off the outside of the post. At this point, the home side were in complete charge, managing the possession and creating several more chances.
Bochum’s Fightback
In fact, Dortmund were so dominant that Bochum scarcely threatened at all despite their efforts. Broschinski had only just come on when he cracked a volley at Dortmund’s goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, forcing a very smart save. Dortmund’s rather gung-ho approach in attack left them rather exposed at the back, and Dortmund pounced on loose balls.
Life on the Edge
Dortmund were not yet safe at 3-2, the score. Bochum was staying in the game by staying tight and high on the opponent, but Julian Brandt sealed this match with brilliance at the far post. He curled his shot into the top corner of the net, where there was no chance for Riemann to save it, picking it up from where he was on the edge of the box. The goal told a story not only of victory but also an exclamation point on Dortmund’s turnaround.
Final Whistle and Reflections
It was flattering that Dortmund was able to take a 4-2 result from it, having been outplayed for large parts of the match. Bochum will certainly feel disappointed not to have taken more of their opportunities-not least Boadu’s one-on-one that could have changed everything. Dortmund showed flashes of attacking flair but are certainly vulnerable at the back. A win is always a good result but manager Edin Terzić will be well aware that Dortmund struggled to take control of proceedings, such that it had taken just half an hour into the game to equalize and stay ahead.
Conclusion: Dortmund’s Stunning 4-2 Comeback
This win places Dortmund in good stead as they look to hold on their challenge at the top of the Bundesliga. However, they are set to look at themselves and sort out their defensive blips and make sure they start games with a lot more intensity. For Bochum, they should draw lots of encouragement in knowing that the affair could very well have been a different one if fate had it otherwise.