Borussia Dortmund held by Augsburg to lose ground on Bayern Munich

Substitute Noah Sarenren Bazee denied Borussia Dortmund all three points at Augsburg, putting their title chances on life support. Thorgan Hazard put Dortmund in front ten minutes before the break with a strong low drive after a weaving run, and for much of the game the lead was not really challenged.

Ad/> Dortmund did not create too many chances but did face an in-form goalkeeper in Rafal Gikiewicz who made good stops from Mahmoud Dahoud and Donyell Malen. Europa LeagueEL, ECL round-up: Leicester thrash Randers, Celtic dumped out24/02/2022 AT 22:28 Bazee came off the bench 20 minutes from time and immediately looked a threat, having a shot on goal blocked by Mats Hummels within a minute and then being on hand to nod home from close range 12 minutes from time.

The result leaves Dortmund eight points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, while Augsburg climb out of the bottom three on goal difference. TALKING POINT Bellingham frustration a good thing? Interviewing Wayne Rooney last week, Ben Foster suggested that the anger within Wayne Rooney was his best quality.

We have seen Jude Bellingham rightly be criticised for the mouthful he gave Nico Schulz for a poor pass against Rangers and again the red midst came down in the first half. This time it was mat himself, for not getting a shot away and allowing a defender to tackle him, leading him to punch the ground in frustration and then pick up a booking for a silly foul in the closing minutes.

What this does show is the high standards he has of himself and his team-mates, very much in the mould of the golden age of Premier League midfielders he will be too young to remember. His skills on the ball are ridiculous and if these are allied with a Roy Keane-like drive, the