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Borussia Dortmund are eager to beat any teething pains by capitalising on their 2-0 win in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt of their Bundesliga opener on Saturday.
Dortmund confronted a tricky battle to seek out their rhythm in opposition to Frankfurt in a cagey match that was nearing a scoreless draw till substitute Jamie Gittens’ introduction.
The 20-year-old broke the impasse within the 72nd minute, moments after Frankfurt’s Fares Chaibi had missed an enormous probability.
The guests got here near equalising late on, however Gittens scored his second aim after a fast counter-attack, incomes coach Nuri Sahin his first three factors in cost.
“We had moments the place we struggled, the momentum was on their facet, particularly after they nearly made it 1-0. However we scored and that’s what issues,” Sahin informed reporters after the sport.
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“We had the rub of the inexperienced and the momentum was fortunately on our facet in direction of the top. We made a comparatively troublesome begin to the sport – new season, new coach, new gamers.
“It was necessary to begin off with three factors. I’m relieved. [Now] we have to speed up this course of with victories.”
Dortmund additionally turned the primary staff in Bundesliga historical past to win their league opener in 10 consecutive seasons.
Sahin was notably happy with Gitten’s efficiency, because the teen put in a medical efficiency, scoring with each of his pictures after coming off the bench.
“All 5 [substitutes] got here in with further fireplace. The scenes are the most effective testomony to Jamie’s improvement. With none detours, he’s on his approach up. We now have excessive expectations for him.”
