Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic has heaped praise on Bundesliga leaders Union Berlin after their 0-2 (0-2) defeat in a head-to-head clash.

“They are at the top of the table because they are doing really well. You have to give them a huge compliment,” said the 39-year-old.

“First and foremost, that’s what top teams are all about,” Terzic said of the Ironmen’s strengths, who were more consistent in decisive actions and dominated the game through physicality as they have so often this season. It was a “very mature, cohesive style of play”, the coach explained.

True, coach Urs Fischer’s team refrained from “ball possession. But they don’t leave their teammates alone,” said Terzic, who warned after three league games in a row without a win and eighth place: “Of course we are not where we would like to be. We are not happy with the situation. “

Janik Haberer had given the Berliners an early lead with a brace (8th/21st). BVB had little to show against the hosts, who were strong in two fights. After the celebrated last-minute point win against Bayern Munich (2:2) the week before, the vice-champion showed a disappointing performance.