Dortmund punch quarter-final ticket in cagey vogue by overcoming PSV

After a tense first-leg stalemate, BVB made dwelling benefit depend as objectives from Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus ensured a 2-0 (3-1 agg.) win.

Edin Terzić’s aspect made a rip-roaring begin to this night’s victory as they assumed the reigns immediately. Ian Maatsen compelled Walter Benitez into a pointy save inside two minutes, however lower than 60 seconds later the ball nestled within the Argentine goalkeeper’s web. Jadon Sancho stepping inside his marker to fireside dwelling a rasping strike which took a kiss off the left put up on its method.

BVB’s whole management continued with each Brandt and Malen forcing additional Benitez interventions. One can be forgiven for pondering he was the one PSV participant on the sector at instances. That modified shortly approaching the half-hour as Bakayoko examined Kobel with a left-footed drive. Luuk de Jong’s speculative flick earlier than the break wrapped up an entertaining half.

Benitez got here to PSV’s rescue immediately after the break because the ever-threatening Malen fired goalwards. Interval substitute Hirving Lozano responded on the different finish with a venomous strike that hammered off Kobel’s upright. Dortmund began to hold on barely approaching the hour. Füllkrug’s header examined Benitez throughout one uncommon foray upfield. In the meantime Kobel’s night time bought busier as Bakayoko compelled one other advantageous save.

Füllkrug regarded to have discovered BVB’s second when he swept dwelling a Marco Reus freekick. Nevertheless, the tightest of offside calls was noticed by VAR. Hearts had been firmly in mouths as De Jong skied a guilt-edged alternative over the bar. PSV’s luck was firmly out when Teze slipped in possession, Maro Reus pounced, and casually rolled previous Benitez to punch their quarter-final ticket.

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