Thrilling elevenses in Berlin's urban landscape - BVB emerging stars advance to the last round.
Dortmund's U19 up-and-comers emerge victorious in the second leg of the semi-finals against Hertha-Bubis, winning 8:7 on penalties after a thrilling 2:2 draw in the first leg. The match unfolded as an intense display of nerve-wracking soccer, with goalkeeper Robin Lisewski leading the charge. His crucial saves preceded Cole Campbell's conversion of the fifth and final penalty, sealing their place in the championship finale.
BVB's upstarts secure berth in final showdown
The first half wasn't going according to plan. Some 34 minutes in, Hertha took the lead after an error from Posadas, allowing Roelke to capitalize and score. A brief moment of recovery from Dortmund led to a swift response. Minutes later, Kjell Wätjen, who recently made his professional debut under Coach Edin Terzic at only 18 years old, delivered his first goal after combining effortlessly with Campbell.
Post-halftime, Dortmund amplified the intensity, notching two goals within three minutes. First, Wätjen scored his second, and Campbell followed suit with a solid individual effort. However, the scores were not necessarily in Dortmund's favor. Hertha showed no signs of conceding, swinging the momentum towards them as Dortmund seemed to doze off. First, Ndi managed to score (59') and then Roelke completed his brace (68'). What a tense affair!
Dortmund managed to turn their fortunes in the penalty shoot-out, advancing to the final on June 30 in their hometown of Dortmund against Hoffenheim. It's likely the Westfalenstadion will again be packed with spectators, ready to cheer on the team. If they come out on top, they'll have claimed their fifth trophy in the last nine years, and their second under the leadership of talented coach Mike Tullberg since 2020. Chalk this up as one captivating tale.
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Source: symclub.org
