Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund beat RB Leipzig 2-1 thanks to goals from Beier and Guirassy

Borussia Dortmund beat RB Leipzig 2:1 (1:1). Benjamin Šeško (27′) gave the hosts the lead, but Maximilian Beier (30′) and Serhou Guirassy (65′) turned the game around for BVB. Borussia continues with its perfect home record, while RB suffers its first defeat of the season.

In the top game on the 9th game day Borussia Dortmund undefeated third place RB Leipzig at Signal Iduna Park. BVB, with a perfect home record of four wins from four games, but recently lost three competitive games in a row, had to do without several regular players, including goalkeepers. Gregor Kobel. Before the match, coach Nuri Şahin emphasized the importance of the fans’ support: “We need the stadium more than ever. I am sure that the stadium will be sensitive to the – our situation.”

Sesko surprises Meyer by replacing Kobel from a tight angle – IMAGO/RHR-PHOTO

Dortmund are in control, Leipzig are scoring

BVB controlled the game from the start. In the 10th minute Beier Maximilian the first big chance when he received a precise cross from Jamie Gittens header just wide of the goal. Gittens, who once again posed a threat on the left, did a little later Goulash by a sharp shot (14th). The intensity of the game was evident early on in the warnings: Christoph Baumgartner (8th) and Beier (21st) see yellow. Despite Dortmund’s superiority, Leipzig surprisingly took the lead in the 27th minute. Benjamin Šeško we used a backheel template from Lois Openda from a sharp angle with a sharp view over the Kobel area Alexander Meyer away.

Šeško leaves after his opening goal — INA AFTERNOON

Beier responds quickly

But the visitors’ smooth lead did not last long. Just three minutes later, Beier got the equalizer BVB deserved. After a corner from Pascal is free expansion Felix finished the ball and Beier poked it over the line from close range. This was his first Bundesliga goal in a Borussia Dortmund shirt. As a result, BVB remained in control, but despite further good chances through Gittens and Julian Brandt do not score more goals before the break. The game remained heated, resulting in more yellow cards Bensebaini frame (34.), Benjamin Henrichs (35.) and Lotharel Geertruida (40.) shown.

Beier equalized three minutes after Leipzig had taken the lead — INA AFTERNOON

Guirassy ends Dortmund’s dominance

The second half began as the first had ended – with Dortmund’s pressure. In the 60th minute Nico Schlotterbeck chance to take the lead, but failed because of Gulácsi. Five minutes later (65′) the time had come: Serhou Guirassy A fine cross from Beier headed into the net and BVB took the lead. Leipzig’s late attack was cautious due to the visitors losing many possessions, while Dortmund’s defense was superb in central defence. Emre Can was safe. In the 72nd minute, Brandt almost made it 3-1, but his volley from close range was saved by Gulácsi. So it was still a narrow but deserved 2-1 win for Borussia, which ended Leipzig’s streak of 19 Bundesliga games without losing.

Maximilian Beier and Pascal Groß celebrate the goal – IMAGO/RHR-PHOTO

Player of the match: Maximilian Beier

Beier Maximilian he was a great player in the game. Not only did he score his first Bundesliga goal for Dortmund to make it 1-1, but he also set up Guirassy’s winner. With a total of four shots on goal, he was always dangerous and caused serious problems for the Leipzig defense. His movement and understanding of the game was key to Dortmund’s attacking game. Beier’s performance underlines his importance to the team and shows that he is fast becoming a key player for BVB. He was also the player under the most pressure.

Bundesliga match facts
xGoals: Borussia Dortmund 3.17 – RB Leipzig 0.33
The fastest player: Benjamin Šeško (RBL), 33.62 km/h
Goal with the lowest probability of scoring: 0:1 von Benjamin Šeško (RBL), 6 Prozent
The most pressed player: Maximilian Beier (BVB), 29 times under pressure from opponents
Best pass efficiency: Julian Brandt (BVB), +3,72

Fantasy Heroes: Maximilian Beier (BVB, 277 points), Nico Schlotterbeck (BVB, 260 points), Felix Nmecha (BVB, 251 points)