Liveticker | Borussia Dortmund - Sturm Graz 2:3 | 4. Spieltag | UEFA Youth League 2024/25

Unlucky defeat against Sturm Graz

Borussia Dortmund lost 2:3 against Sturm Graz in the UEFA Youth League.

Borussia Dortmund lost 2:3 against Sturm Graz in the UEFA Youth League. The Black and Yellows were unlucky in the end and conceded the decisive goal in the 87th minute. Dortmund had taken the lead twice in the game, but Sturm Graz always came back. The defeat means that Dortmund are now third in the group behind Sturm Graz and Manchester City.

BVB started well and took the lead through Bradley Fink in the 10th minute.

Borussia Dortmund started the game well and took the lead through Bradley Fink in the 10th minute. The Black and Yellows were the better team in the first half and had several chances to extend their lead. However, they were unable to take advantage of their chances and Sturm Graz came back into the game in the second half.

Sturm Graz equalized in the 55th minute through Leon Grgic.

Sturm Graz equalized in the 55th minute through Leon Grgic. The Austrian side grew stronger as the game went on and took the lead for the first time in the 70th minute through Sandro Schendl. Dortmund equalized again through Justin Njinmah in the 75th minute, but Sturm Graz had the last word and scored the winning goal in the 87th minute through David Affengruber.

Conclusion

The defeat is a setback for Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Youth League. The Black and Yellows are now third in the group and will need to win their remaining two games to qualify for the next round. The next game is against Manchester City on October 26.