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Slovenian defender David Zec celebrates a remarkable victory over Borussia Dortmund, marking an impressive start to his Bundesliga career with Holstein Kiel.
David Zec, the Slovenian defender who recently joined Holstein Kiel from NK Celje, played a key role in his team’s stunning 4-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund. In what was only his first few games for the German club, Zec delivered a solid performance in the starting eleven, helping his side pull off a major upset against last year’s Champions League finalist.
Early dominance stuns Dortmund
Kiel got off to a flying start, scoring three goals in the first half through Machino, Harres, and Bernhardsson. The unexpected dominance left Dortmund reeling as they struggled to contain Kiel’s attacking threat.
Dortmund responded late in the second half, with Gio Reyna breaking the deadlock in the 71st minute and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens adding another five minutes later, cutting Kiel’s lead to 3-2. The visitors were desperate for a win, and the pressure on coach Nuri Sahin intensified following recent disappointing results.
Late drama and a heroic finish
The match took a tense turn in the 86th minute when Kiel was reduced to 10 men after an inexplicable foul by experienced midfielder Lewis Holtby, who was shown a straight red card. Dortmund seized the opportunity to push for an equalizer, but despite intense pressure and six minutes of added time, they couldn’t find a way past Kiel’s resolute defense.
In the dying moments of the game, Kiel struck on the counterattack, with Jann-Fiete Arp scoring in the 98th minute to seal a famous 4-2 victory. The result handed Kiel three crucial points and delivered a significant blow to Dortmund’s campaign.
Zec’s bright start in Germany
Zec’s quick adaptation to the Bundesliga has been impressive. The 23-year-old defender earned a starting role immediately after his transfer and has shown great promise in his performances. His contribution to this landmark victory will undoubtedly boost his confidence and cement his place in the team.
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For Dortmund, the defeat adds more pressure on coach Sahin, who is struggling to turn things around after a string of poor results. With the Bundesliga and Champions League campaigns heating up, Dortmund will need to find their form quickly if they hope to stay competitive.