never doubt Borussia

By: otto | May 23rd, 2009

Just before Hans Meyer was appointed to many the thought of Borussia Mönchengladbach avoiding relegation was a foolish vision of a club entranced with its past. While the history of Borussia can and should never be forgotten, the mountain to climb was great. That cannot be debated but flash forwarding to the final match-day of the season and the task is now complete as die Fohlen played Dortmund to the 1-1 draw, securing the spot in next years Bundesliga. Behind the voices of Borussia-Park, Hans Meyer’s man defended with grit, determination and the intangible that is forgotten far too much; heart.

After a scoreless opening half in which Dortmund had the majority of scoring chances, Borussia took the lead three minutes shy of the hour Alexander Baumjohann’s corner from the right was headed-in by Dante as he surged into the box. Borussia had the one goal lead and with the Park singing out, it was now a thirty minute match for survival. However Dortmund did not wilt from the pressure and leveled the match seven minutes later as Sebastian Kehl sent Jakub Błaszczykowski a long pass just outside the are, with the speedy Polish international surging in and driving the ball past Bailly from eleven metres.

Twenty minutes to go, Hans Meyer calls to the veteran Oliver Neuville to steady the forces and along with Tomáš Galásek, they held Dortmund off. As the match ticked down, the dream became a reality. Borussia-Park rang out in unison as Hans Meyer and the many great hero’s too their final bow. A remarkable comeback by a remarkable coach led by the strength of veterans and younger players alike with of-course the finest supporters in sport behind them all the way.