Borussia Dortmund don finish their Bundesliga campaign with a 2-0 victory over Werder Bremen at Weserstadion on Saturday. The win, wey come from goals by Yan Couto and another first-half strike, ensure say BVB end the season with 73 points, their best haul since 2018-19.
Niko Kovac, the Dortmund manager, don express pride for im team achievement. ‘If somebody tell us we go finish second with 70 points, I go sign for that one straight away,’ Kovac talk. The victory also mark the fifth-best Bundesliga season for the club.
Werder Bremen, wey already safe from relegation, end the season for 15th position with 32 points. The home side struggle to create clear chances, as Dortmund defence hold firm. Werder best chance come from Samuel Mbangula, but im shot save by Gregor Kobel.
The match see Dortmund dominate from start. Julian Ryerson, wey provide 14 assists this season, almost set up another goal but Werder defence clear am. For the second half, Yan Couto double the lead after assist from Karim Adeyemi, wey come on as substitute.
Werder Bremen missing Yukinari Sugawara due to suspension, and im absence affect the team attack. Romano Schmid, wey play all 33 matches this season, try to create something but Dortmund midfield no give am space.
Dortmund end the season unbeaten against Werder for the first time since 2014, winning four and drawing two of the last six meetings. The Black and Yellow also maintain their perfect record on final matchday against Bremen, winning all five such encounters.
Niko Kovac praise the team performance: ‘We take the game very serious. I could live with 71 points, but we go there to win. We can be very happy with what we accomplish.’ The victory also see Dortmund secure their highest points tally since 2018-19, when they finish with 76 points.
Werder Bremen coach Daniel Thioune admit say im team no play well. ‘We no create enough chances. Dortmund show why they deserve second place,’ im talk. The home side end the season with only one win for the last six matches, wey include four defeats and one draw.
For the first half, Dortmund nearly score early when Serhou Guirassy shot save by Mio Backhaus. The striker, wey score 16 Bundesliga goals this season, later substitute for Fabio Silva. The game open up after the break, with both sides having chances.
Yan Couto, wey come on for Julian Ryerson, score the second goal with a right-foot shot from the centre of the box. The assist come from Karim Adeyemi, wey also come from the bench. The goal seal the victory for Dortmund and ensure say they finish the season on a high note.
Werder Bremen best period come for the final 15 minutes, when they push forward. Justin Njinmah win a free kick for the defensive half, but Dortmund defence clear the danger. The home side also have a corner, but Nico Schlotterbeck head the ball away.
The match end with Dortmund fans cheering for their team. The victory mean say BVB finish second for the third consecutive season, behind Bayern Munich. For Werder, the season end with disappointment, but they secure survival for another year.
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