this season
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sluggish
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However, they have been on a winning streak in the UEFA Europa League. In the early hours of Wednesday morning (8), they beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home in the second leg of the round of 16, reversing their two-legged aggregate to advance to the last eight with a 2-1 win. The win was a great victory for
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It was a matter of life and death for leader Parker, who was rumored to be in danger of being sacked if the team went out of the competition. However, Parker not only survived the danger, but also became one of the most successful English managers in the history of the UEFA Europa League!
After trailing 1-0 in the first leg of the
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Dortmund were not at a disadvantage against the powerful Dortmund. However, in the 5th minute of the match, the core player of the visiting team, Zulian Blanc, unfortunately left the field with an injury. It wasn't until the 43rd minute that
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It was only then that the score was tied at 1-1 on a shot by Stalnin. Staanen scored again on a shot after the ball crashed back to his feet, making the total 1-1.
53rd minute.
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A 12-yard penalty was awarded to Xaviers, and the ball hit the crossbar. However, the VAR system recognized that the Dortmund player had entered the penalty area early, which gave Xaviers the opportunity to "make up the shot". The German international took his second shot and put the ball into the net. Although Dortmund launched a fierce attack in the final stage of the game, but failed to break through!
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's defense, ultimately losing 0-2 and being reversed 2-1 on aggregate to advance.
Prior to the match, it was rumored that this match was a "battle for the throne" for Parker, and that he could be fired if the team went out of the competition. In the end, Parker escaped and became the first English manager to win 5 or more UEFA Europa League matches in a single season since the 2002/03 season (when he was in charge of Newcastle).
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The team has reached three UEFA finals in its history, and the previous leaders, Glenn, Di Matteo and Ducaux, all took over in the middle of the season. Parker, who replaced Ducaux last September, is expected to continue this "fine tradition".
After the game, Parker said: "It was a very exciting game, all the players played very well and the atmosphere in the dressing room was very friendly. We've been through a tough time together and this win is a great way to get to the top of the UEFA Europa League.
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It means a lot coming in and sets the stage for the coming weeks."
