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Dortmund held 0-0 by Union Berlin at half-time as fans criticise Kovac
Borussia Dortmund were 0-0 with Union Berlin at half-time in their Bundesliga match on October 17.
The game involved Dortmund, coached by Niko Kovac, and Union Berlin, who were playing at home.
Dortmund had gone four straight matches without scoring in the first half, despite Kovac making five changes to the lineup.
Union pressed aggressively and closely marked striker Serhou Guirassy, limiting Dortmund's attack.
Dortmund supporters criticised the team's performance and questioned Kovac, with some calling for him to leave.
The criticism came after a 2-2 league draw with Werder Bremen and a 1-0 Champions League loss to Bodø/Glimt.
The match was still in progress at half-time, and the sources did not say what happened next.
Borussia Dortmund and Union Berlin were level 0-0 at half-time in their Bundesliga match on 17 October 2026.
It was the fourth consecutive match in all competitions in which Dortmund had failed to score in the first half.
Dortmund coach Niko Kovac made five changes to the lineup.
Union’s aggressive pressing and close marking had kept Dortmund’s attack quiet, according to BVB Buzz.
Dortmund supporters criticised the team’s performance and some called for Kovac to leave.
- Who
- Borussia Dortmund and Union Berlin.
- What
- The teams were level 0-0 at half-time in a Bundesliga match.
- When
- 17 October 2026; kick-off was scheduled for 15:30.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Union’s aggressive play and close marking had kept Dortmund from scoring by half-time.
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Dortmund drew 2-2 with Werder Bremen, then lost 0-1 to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League.
Union Berlin beat Elversberg 1-0 for its first win of the season.
Union Berlin hosted Borussia Dortmund in a Bundesliga match scheduled to kick off at 15:30.
The teams were level 0-0, and Dortmund supporters criticised the performance.
- Half-time score
- Union Berlin 0-0 Borussia Dortmund
- Date
- 17 October 2026
- Competition
- Bundesliga, sixth matchday
- Dortmund lineup
- Niko Kovac made five changes
- Dortmund scoring run
- Four straight first halves without a goal in all competitions
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What people are saying
Your performance can't be serious. You're offering nothing. Literally nothing. It's really outrageous what we're doing there.
Kovac raus!