Borussia Dortmund vs PSG 1-0: Champions League semifinal – as it happened


 Here's a breakdown of the Borussia Dortmund vs PSG Champions League semifinal first leg that took place on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024:

Score: Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain

Match Summary:

  • Dortmund Dominates First Half: Borussia Dortmund came out strong, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Their dominance paid off when Niclas Fullkrug capitalized on a counter-attack and fired a powerful shot past Keylor Navas in the PSG goal.
  • PSG Response: Despite conceding a goal, Paris Saint-Germain wasn't out of the match. Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi threatened on several occasions, but they were unlucky not to find the equalizer, with a post and a missed header proving costly.
  • Key Players:
Jadon Sancho (Dortmund): A constant thorn in PSG's defense, Sancho created several chances for his teammates and was unlucky not to register an assist.
Niclas Fullkrug (Dortmund): The German striker scored the only goal of the game with a clinical finish, putting Dortmund in a strong position heading into the second leg.
Kylian Mbappe (PSG): Despite not scoring, Mbappe showcased his pace and skill, causing problems for the Dortmund defense.
Looking Ahead:

Dortmund secured a narrow victory at home, but the tie remains very much alive. PSG will be confident of overturning the deficit in the second leg at the Parc des Princes.

Here are some resources for further reading:

Al Jazeera Match Report: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2014/4/12/bayern-stunned-by-borussia-dortmund
YouTube Highlights: [invalid URL removed]

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