Match Report
The table read 2nd (Sunderland U21, 7 pts) against 1st (Borussia Dortmund U21, 9 pts), 2 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Sunderland U21: only 7th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 2.75/1.5 for Sunderland U21 and 2/1 for Borussia Dortmund U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
Stadium of Light in Sunderland, capacity 48,707, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Borussia Dortmund U21 led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-3.
Goal scorers
Sunderland U21: Marcus Neill (82') · Borussia Dortmund U21: Taycan Etcibasi (22'), Mathis Albert (57'), Ousmane Diallo (61')
Key stats
Possession: Sunderland U21 53% · Borussia Dortmund U21 47% · Total shots: 8-15 · On target: 2-10 · Corners: 6-2