On 4 October, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. Borussia D (Dortmund) and Milan (Italy) met.
Champions League
Borussia D (Dortmund) - Milan (Italy) - 0:0 (0:0)
Warnings: Schlotterbeck (19), T. Reijnders (23), E. Kahn (25).
Borussia D - Milan match review:
In a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League match at the legendary SIGNAL IDUNA PARK stadium, Borussia Dortmund faced AC Milan. Both teams were determined to win and take another step towards qualifying for the tournament. However, despite their best efforts, the match ended in a goalless draw. From the very beginning of the match the atmosphere on the pitch was tense, the fans were eagerly waiting to see what would happen on the pitch. The first half was fiercely fought, both teams demonstrated their defensive qualities. At half-time the score was 0-0, and the spectators were looking forward to the chances in the second half. The second half started with renewed energy and determination from both sides. However, solid defence and missed opportunities prevented any goals from being scored. The heat of the match was reflected in the number of yellow cards received by the players. In the 19th minute Borussia Dortmund's N. Schlotterbeck received a yellow card, and in the 23rd minute - Milan's T. Reynders. Reynders. E. Kahn of Borussia Dortmund was also cautioned with a yellow card in the 25th minute. The cards showed that the match was fiercely contested and both teams were keen to gain an advantage. As the game progressed, substitutions were made to bring in fresh energy and strategic changes.
In the 58th minute, AC Milan replaced T. Pobega with Y. Adli in an attempt to change the midfield dynamic. Borussia Dortmund responded in the 64th minute by replacing J. Brandt with K. Adeyemi, hoping to change the midfield dynamic. Adeyemi, hoping for a breakthrough. In the 69th minute, Milan made a flurry of substitutions: D. Calabria, O. Giroud and K. Pulisic were replaced by A. Florenzi, N. Oka Oka, N. Ocampo and A. Florenzi. Florenzi, N. Okafor and S. Chukwueze respectively. Borussia Dortmund also made two substitutions in the 72nd minute: J. Baino-Gittens and F. Nmeci were replaced by D. Malen and M. Reus. As the match entered the final stage, the tension grew and the meeting became more and more heated. In the 81st minute Borussia Dortmund's M. Hummels received a yellow card, adding to the list of penalties in the match. With minutes remaining, both teams were desperately looking to score a late winning goal. In the 85th minute, Borussia made one last substitution, replacing N. Fulkrug with Y. Mummels. Fulkrug for Y. Mukoko. However, the match still ended without a breakthrough for either team. In the 88th minute, Milan's Yuri Musa received a yellow card, which put an end to a tense encounter that kept the fans in suspense throughout the match. Although the final scoreline may disappoint some spectators hoping for goals, the match showed the defensive capabilities of both teams. Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan will now have to regroup and step up their attacking game to continue their journey in the UEFA Champions League.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Newcastle v Borussia D, PSG v Milan.
Statistics of the match Borussia D - Milan:
Borussia D | Milan | |
---|---|---|
3 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
18 | Kicks | 13 |
6 | Blocked shots | 4 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
9 | Offences | 15 |
6 | Corner | 7 |
1 | Offsides | 1 |
57% | Ball possession | 43% |
3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 3 |
497 | Total assists | 362 |
427 | Accurate assists | 293 |
86% | Accuracy of passes | 81% |