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Adeyemi’s Fair-Play Gesture Earns Rare Referee Praise in Dortmund’s 1–0 Win

Daniel Siebert’s public commendation signals a shift in how the Dortmund forward is viewed by officials.

Overview

  • Karim Adeyemi decided the match against Wolfsburg with a powerful long-range strike for a 1–0 Borussia Dortmund victory.
  • In the 32nd minute, he intentionally played the ball out with Patrick Wimmer down injured, giving up a potential attacking advantage.
  • Referee Daniel Siebert lauded the act live on DAZN, said it would be recorded in his match report, and urged more such conduct from professionals.
  • Sporting director Sebastian Kehl praised Adeyemi’s current form, calling him hungry for goals, more assertive, and the best version Dortmund has seen.
  • The moment contrasts with Adeyemi’s earlier friction with Bundesliga referees and drew positive reactions from fans and on social media.