BVB Live Youth League: Dortmund U19s Secure Thrilling Victory
Borussia Dortmund's U19 team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday.
A closely contested match, Dortmund took the lead twice but were pegged back by City's resilience.
Dortmund took the lead in the 10th minute through Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, but City equalized just three minutes later through Sam Edozie. Dortmund regained the lead in the 25th minute through Youssoufa Moukoko, but City once again leveled the score through Alex Robertson in the 35th minute.
The winning goal came in the 75th minute when Bynoe-Gittens scored his second of the match, securing all three points for Dortmund.
The victory sees Dortmund move top of Group G with six points from two matches, while Manchester City remain in second place with three points.
BVB U19s Dominate Possession
Dortmund controlled possession for much of the match, with a passing accuracy of 85%. They also created more chances than City, with 12 shots on goal compared to City's 9.
Dortmund's dominance in possession allowed them to dictate the tempo of the game and create numerous chances.
City Showed Great Resilience
Despite being outplayed for much of the match, Manchester City showed great resilience to come back from behind twice.
City's players never gave up and continued to fight until the final whistle. Their resilience was ultimately rewarded with a goal in the 75th minute.
Dortmund U19s Impress
Dortmund's U19s impressed with their performance against Manchester City. They showed great technical ability, tactical awareness, and mental strength.
The victory over City is a sign that Dortmund's U19s are a team to watch in the UEFA Youth League this season.