Test match bankruptcy in Thailand: Borussia Dortmund loses 0:4

Football-Bundesliga - Test match bankruptcy in Thailand: Borussia Dortmund loses 0:4

Bundesligist Borussia Dortmund suffered a heavy loss at the start of their Asian tour. Borussia Dortmund were defeated 0:4 (0:2) by Thai League's BG Pathum United. Melvyn Lorenzen (14.) put the hosts in the lead early on. Teerasil Dangda (44.) and twice Jaroensak Wonggorn (65., 88.) built on the advantage and gave BVB an extremely uncomfortable evening on the pitch.

The game at BG Stadium in the Metropolitan Region Bangkok started a quarter of an hour late due to heavy rainfall that had passed through the area just a few hours earlier. Nevertheless, the stadium was filled with over 14,000 spectators. At halftime, trainer Nuri Şahin made ten substitutions. Paris Brunner was the only player to remain on the field in both halves.

However, Dortmund lacked precision in both halves with crosses and passes. The four goals were the result.

For the Dortmund players, the game followed an intense training session on Saturday evening. After the eleven-hour journey to Bangkok, the BVB pros trained at 20.45 p.m. with temperatures still at 30 degrees and tropical-humid air.

Upon arrival on Saturday afternoon, the team was welcomed at the airport by approximately 500 fans in black-yellow jerseys and signs with slogans. For the team of trainer Şahin, the journey continues to Japan, where a test match against Cerezo Osaka is scheduled for Wednesday.

1. Despite the loss, Borussia Dortmund continued their Asian trip, preparing for an upcoming test game against Cerezo Osaka in Japan.
2. In North Rhine-Westphalia's Fußball-Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund is known for their strong soccer performances, but the Lawn at BG Stadium in Bangkok proved to be a challenging environment.
3. The heavy defeat against BG Pathum United in Thailand marked Borussia Dortmund's first loss during their Asian journey, causing some discomfort in their Bundesliga preparations.
4. With Nuri Sahin leading the team, Borussia Dortmund aimed to improve their performance in the second half, but they struggled with the precise execution of crosses and passes that the Thai opponents had capitalized on.
5. After a long and exhausting trip from Germany to Bangkok, Borussia Dortmund players were put through their paces with an intense training session, and despite the tropical climate, they performed well, demonstrating their commitment to their soccer mission.
6. The Borussia Dortmund team was warmly welcomed in Bangkok, with around 500 enthusiastic fans greeting them at the airport, showcasing a strong support for the German club even in the heart of Thailand.

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