Kovac slams lack of passion as Dortmund fall to Bodo
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Bodo/Glimt secured a 1-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday, thanks to a strike from Fredrik Sjovold in the 52nd minute. The Norwegian side has an impressive home record against Europe's top teams. Sjovold put the Bodo ahead just after halftime. Although Dortmund improved in the final half-hour, they couldn't find the equalizer, despite a late attempt by Felix Nmecha.
Coach Niko Kovac criticized his team's lack of passion, stating that Bodo outperformed them with it. Bodo joined Manchester City, Inter Milan, and Sporting in recent high-profile losses on the artificial pitch at Aspmyra Stadium. Dortmund captain Waldemar Anton acknowledged the team's lack of intensity, emphasizing that without it, they wouldn't have won the game.
Bodo's remarkable run to the round of 16 last season was fueled by their excellent home performance, as the stadium holds only 8,200 spectators, making it the smallest venue in this year's competition. Despite starting the season unbeaten in seven games, Dortmund struggled to make an impact in the Arctic Circle, ultimately suffering their first defeat since the season-opening German Super Cup.
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