[Champions League] Dortmund defeats PSG 2-1 with 'Monster' Haaland's Multi-Goal Performance
On the 19th (Korean time), Borussia Dortmund players celebrate their 2-1 victory in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 against Paris Saint-Germain at the Dortmund BVB Stadion. Photo by Dortmund official Twitter capture.
View original image[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Sung-yeol] Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) thanks to a multi-goal performance by the 'monster' Haaland.
On the 19th (Korean time), Dortmund won 2-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match against PSG held at Dortmund's BVB Stadion.
In the first half, Dortmund focused their attack around Haaland, while PSG relied on the synergy between Neymar and Mbapp?. Both teams exchanged attacks but ended the first half without any significant breakthroughs.
In the 24th minute of the second half, Hakimi delivered a cross from the right flank, and Guerreiro connected with a shot from the center of the penalty box, but the ball deflected off the defense and spilled out. Haaland did not miss the opportunity and scored the opening goal.
In the 30th minute of the second half, Mbapp? penetrated the space behind Dortmund's defense and crossed to Neymar on the opposite side. Neymar rushed toward the goal and received the cross to score the equalizer.
In the 32nd minute of the second half, Giovanni played a through ball to Haaland, who followed up with a powerful left-footed long-range shot to add another goal.
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Thanks to Haaland's multi-goal performance, Dortmund took a 2-1 victory in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16.
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