Union Berlin hold Borussia Dortmund to goalless Bundesliga draw
Dortmund's league run hit another snag in Berlin, where neither team managed to find a goal.
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What happened
Borussia Dortmund drew 0-0 at Union Berlin in Bundesliga play on Saturday, their second league game in a row without a win. The result followed a two-goal lead thrown away against Werder Bremen the previous week. Centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck was set to return for the match, according to head coach Niko Kovac.
Why it matters
The stalemate extended Dortmund's run of dropped points in the league.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 3:57 AM ET: Head coach Niko Kovac confirmed that centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck would return for the Union Berlin game.
- Oct 17, 7:29 PM ET: Dortmund played out a goalless draw at Union Berlin, dropping points in their second straight league game.
Coverage
- Borussia Dortmund held by Union Berlin (bundesliga.com)
- Nico Schlotterbeck set to return against Union Berlin (Yahoo Sports)
- Match Preview: Dortmund Back in League Play as They Travel to Union Berlin (Yahoo Sports)
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