After more than two years, a must-win duel between Münster and Borussia Dortmund II took place again at the Preußenstadion.

While there had been a 1-1 draw between Preußen Münster and Borussia Dortmund II in April 2021, a goalless draw now followed one league higher.

The biggest upset of the day came less than a minute later: Joel Grodowski, who said he had goosebumps when he entered the game, moved towards the BVB goal at high speed on the left and was brought down by Mario Suver with an emergency stop just a few centimeters from the penalty area.

Referee Konrad Oldhafer assessed the scene, which was undisputed on the TV pictures, differently, which is why the 23-year-old German-Croat was allowed to continue playing, fortunately for the black and yellow.

“After 30 seconds, it was immediately such a scene,” emphasized SCP coach Sascha Hildmann during the subsequent press round, “where Grodowski is clearly fouled.” In the eyes of the ex-Lauter, there should have been a whistle without a doubt, which would probably have resulted in a red card. “When you play 90 minutes outnumbered, that can make a lot of difference,” said Hildmann, playing through the thoroughly realistic scenario, which was not to come true after all.

Away, at a promoted team with so much tailwind, with the backdrop: There we take the point with pleasure

Jan Zimmermann

The Eagles didn’t let themselves be put off by the lack of a whistle, but carried on blithely. In the game forward, the league newcomer presented itself playfully, and the defense also did a first-class job against Borussia. “Little by little, Münster defended consistently,” said BVB coach Jan Zimmermann, summing up the strong performance of the defensive pack consisting of Simon Scherder, Thomas Kok and Alexander Hahn. Hildmann’s conclusion was similar: “The three-man backline did very well. You first have to defend that away like that. “

Because SCP could rely on the commanding performance of that three-man backline at all times, Zimmermann had to watch along as the black-white-and-green offense pressed with all its might for the redeeming goal in the second period. “Münster did it smartly and tried everything in the last 10, 15 minutes to score the goal.” In the end, however, it remained with the attempts. And thus also the goalless draw.

A draw that Zimmermann could and would do anything but complain about after the disputed scene and the further course of the game. “Away, with a promoted team with so much tailwind, with the backdrop: We’re happy to take the point,” the 43-year-old said in conclusion – and promptly received confirmation from Hildmann. The Prussia coach was not dissatisfied with the 0-0 draw either.