Borussia Dortmund vs PSG LIVE: Champions League semi-final result and reaction as Fullkrug scores winner
Dortmund 1-0 PSG: Niclas Fullkrug’s first half strike was the difference at the Signal Iduna Park
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Borussia Dortmund took a step closer to the Champions League final after defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the Signal Iduna Park in their semi-final first leg.
The hosts controlled the match from kick off and were made to work with Jadon Sancho in particular a fierce threat on the right hand side.
It was a simple over the top pass from Nico Schlotterbeck that brought the goal. Niclas Fullkrug nipping in behind and slotting past Gianluigi Donnarumma for the opener.
PSG started the second half in blistering fashion with Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi both hitting the post but theyr were unable to draw level and will trail by one goal when the tie continues in Paris next week.
Relive the updates from the Champions League semi-final first leg, below, and get the latest Borussia Dortmund vs PSG predictions and odds here.
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG
81 mins: Sabitzer drifts into the right side of the box as Julian Brandt brings the ball down the left. The cross comes in and loops over Nuno Mendes seemingly creating a chance for Sabitzer to shoot.
However, he fails to control the ball properly and it bounces out for a goal kick.
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG
78 mins: Borussia Dortmund were the underdogs heading into this match but they’re doing what they need to at the minute. One goal may not be enough for them to challenge when they head to Paris next week.
PSG may need to think about ensuring that that doesn’t happen.
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG
75 mins: Save! Kylian Mbappe almost creates a perfect chance for Paris Saint-Germain. He brings the ball into the box then flicks a pass into the path of Ousmane Dembele.
The striker shoots first time but Gregor Kobel manages to drop down and keep it out.
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG
72 mins: Jadon Sancho has completed 10 dribbles tonight, the most by a player in a Champions League semi-final since Lionel Messi in April 2008 against Man Utd (16).
Manchester United, who are reportedly willing to put him up for sale in the summer.
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG
69 mins: Luis Enrique has made a change for Paris Saint-Germain with Bradley Barcola taken off and replaced by Randal Kolo Muani.
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG
66 mins: Ian Maatsen takes a shot from range and lifts the ball over the top of the crossbar. Borussia Dortmund have swung the momentum back in their favour now.
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG
63 mins: Oh close! Sancho comes inside and passes the ball across to Ian Maatsen bombing up from the left wing. He looks to slip in Karim Adeyemi but Achraf Hakimi intercepts and gets the ball clear.
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG
60 mins: Jadon Sancho skips down the right side of the pitch then slips a pass across to Nical Fullkrug whos effort gets deflected out of play.
It’s a sign of life from the host team.
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG
55 mins: PSG have the momentum now. They’ve been the better and more aggressive team since the restart and will be searching for the equaliser.
Dortmund need to weather this storm.
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG
52 mins: Chance! A brilliant curling shot from Kylian Mbappe smacks the inside of the post and comes back out where it gets collect by Achraf Hakimi who rolls a second effort into the near post.
Twice PSG hit the woodwork!
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