Gregor Kobel admits BVB made it hard for themselves in Champions League win over Sabah

The Swiss custodian felt they should have scored more goals.

By Sachin Bhat · BVB Buzz

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Gregor Kobel admitted Borussia Dortmund made things harder than necessary by missing early chances against Sabah FK.
Borussia Dortmund earned a 2-1 Champions League victory over Sabah FK at the Baku Olympic Stadium.
Serhou Guirassy scored both goals for Dortmund, while Aden McCarthy netted Sabah FK's equalizer.

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Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel admitted his side made things unnecessarily difficult after failing to convert early chances in their 2-1 Champions League victory over Sabah FK. A brace from Serhou Guirassy at Baku Olympic Stadium secured Dortmund's first win of the month following the international break.

Guirassy opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Aden McCarthy equalized for Sabah FK in the 39th minute. Guirassy restored Dortmund's lead early in the second half off a Joey Veerman cross, and while Kobel praised the seven big chances created, he expressed frustration that the team failed to kill off the game sooner.

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Gregor Kobel admits BVB made it hard for themselves in Champions League win over Sabah

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