Blaswich blunder hands Sparta the advantage
Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made a mistake and Patrik Schick scored a goal to give Sparta an early lead
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In the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Sparta Prague took an early lead against Borussia Dortmund thanks to a mistake from goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. Kobel came out of his goal to clear a long ball, but he misjudged the bounce and the ball went over his head. Patrik Schick was on hand to take advantage of the mistake and score the opening goal for Sparta. The goal gave Sparta a much-needed boost in confidence, and they went on to create several more chances in the first half. Dortmund managed to weather the storm and go into half-time only one goal down. The second half was more evenly matched, with both teams creating chances. However, neither team could find a second goal, and the game finished 1-0 to Sparta. The result gives Sparta a slender advantage going into the second leg in Dortmund. However, Dortmund will be confident of overturning the deficit and reaching the semi-finals.
Here are some highlights from the game:
* Patrik Schick scores the opening goal for Sparta after a mistake from Gregor Kobel. * Dortmund create several chances in the first half, but they can't find an equalizer. * The second half is more evenly matched, with both teams creating chances. * The game finishes 1-0 to Sparta, giving them a slender advantage going into the second leg.
What's next?
The second leg of the Champions League quarter-final between Borussia Dortmund and Sparta Prague will be played on April 13 at the Signal Iduna Park.
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