After an attack from the right, Serra got the ball on the right corner of the penalty area, held his own against three Gladbachers and put the ball into the goal with a powerful shot into the left corner to make it 1-0.
Ginter goal doesn’t count but Pléa scores
However, Gladbach was combative and immediately hit back. “The team fought back very well”, also praised coach Hütter. But a diving header from Matthias Ginter didn’t count because it was offside (22′). But with a lot of effort, Borussia gained self-confidence and were rewarded before the break when Pléa thoughtfully placed a cross at the left post with his head into the far corner to make it 1-1.
The equalizer gave the guests noticeable self-confidence. Gladbach started the second half powerfully and attacked early. But Bielefeld kept his nerve and had a huge opportunity to lead. However, Fabian Kunze failed after a counterattack alone in front of Sommer (53rd). The Swiss keeper was also on hand against a follow-up shot from close range by Nathan de Medina (67′).