Understrength BVB inflicts first defeat on Leipzig

Leipzig take the lead with first shot on goal

It was fitting for the Westphalians that the visitors, who had been harmless for a long time, took the lead with their first shot on goal. After half an hour, Sesko converted a chipped pass from Lois Openda into the net from an acute angle because Alexander Meyer in the BVB goal did not raise his arms quickly enough. The 33-year-old stood in for Gregor Kobel, who was also out with a short-term injury.

Though Dortmund clearly set the tone in the first half. Jamie Gittens alone missed two top chances (14th/29th). After a corner, the Champions League finalists from the previous season quickly equalized through Beier and went into the break with encouraging applause for their spirited performance.

After the changeover, an open exchange of blows developed as Dortmund's courageous performance continued. Guirassy headed BVB into the lead to the cheers of the majority of the 81,365 spectators after Beier's preparatory work. And the Westphalians should have led by more and decided the game earlier. RB keeper Peter Gulasci was the best player for Leipzig, who were disappointing on balance, with several brilliant saves.

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