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Dortmund Fall 31–24 to Esbjerg as Champions League Play-off Push Falters

The defeat leaves Borussia Dortmund seventh in Group A with work to do to reach the play-offs.

Overview

  • Dortmund suffered their seventh loss in nine Champions League group games, losing 24:31 to Denmark’s Esbjerg.
  • Esbjerg took control after halftime, with Dortmund’s deficit stretching to 13:20 by the 37th minute.
  • Chance conversion and turnovers hurt Dortmund, including a missed seven-meter by Deborah Lassource before her later red card.
  • Goalkeeper Sarah Wachter impressed, but Esbjerg managed the game to a comfortable finish.
  • Dortmund remain leaders in the Bundesliga at 18:2 and next visit bottom-placed Buducnost Podgorica, whom they beat 30:24 in the reverse fixture.