Dortmund Menang Tipis, Gol Telat Malen Kalahkan Sturm Graz

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Dortmund Wins Narrowly, Malen's Late Goal Defeats Sturm Graz

Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Austrian side Sturm Graz in the Europa League group stage on Thursday. The winning goal came in the 89th minute from Dutch forward Donyell Malen, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to snatch all three points for the German giants.

A Frustrating First Half for Dortmund

The first half was a tale of missed opportunities for Dortmund, with the home side struggling to break down a resolute Sturm Graz defense. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, the Bundesliga outfit failed to find the back of the net. Karim Adeyemi, Jude Bellingham, and Julian Brandt all went close but were denied by the Austrian goalkeeper, or by some last-ditch defending.

Malen's Late Heroics

The second half continued in much the same vein, with Dortmund pressing for a breakthrough but finding the Graz defense difficult to penetrate. However, just when it seemed the game would end in a draw, a moment of brilliance from Malen decided the fate of the encounter. After receiving a pass from Bellingham, Malen expertly turned his marker and unleashed a powerful shot that arrowed into the back of the net.

A Crucial Victory for Dortmund

The win was crucial for Dortmund, who had drawn their opening group game against the same opponents. With this victory, they move to the top of Group F and take a significant step towards securing qualification for the knockout stages. The performance, while not entirely convincing, showcased the team's resilience and ability to win even when not at their best.

The match also highlighted the importance of Malen to Dortmund's attacking ambitions. The Dutch international has been in excellent form this season and his late goal proved to be the difference on a night where the German team were not at their most fluent.

What's Next for Dortmund?

Dortmund will be looking to build on this victory when they face off against FC Copenhagen in their next Europa League group game. The German side will be aiming for another win to further solidify their position at the top of the group. They will then turn their attention back to the Bundesliga, where they will face a tricky away fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt.

With a packed schedule ahead, Dortmund will need to rely on their depth and resilience to maintain their strong start to the season. The win against Sturm Graz will hopefully give the team the confidence they need to navigate the challenging weeks ahead.