Dortmund miss chance to go top

Borussia Dortmund missed a golden chance to go top of the Bundesliga on Saturday when they surrendered the lead in a “bitter” 3-2 defeat at Cologne.

Leaders Union Berlin lost at Frankfurt but Dortmund failed to capitalise just a week ahead of their heavyweight clash with Bayern Munich.

They led Cologne 1-0 at the break before conceding two costly goals in two minutes early in the second half to leave manager Edin Terzic lamenting his fragile side’s third Bundesliga defeat. 

“It’s very disappointing for us - it’s very bitter,” said Terzic. 

Dortmund led at half-time thanks to a Julian Brandt goal, set up by English teenager Jude Bellingham.

“We should have done ourselves a favour - we have to do more,” said a disappointed Brandt. – AFP