Dortmund stunned by Fortuna in first league loss this term


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 19 Dec 2018

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DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) - Bundesliga pacesetters Borussia Dortmund suffered a shock 2-1 loss at promoted Fortuna Duesseldorf on Tuesday that snapped their unbeaten league start and cut their lead to six points.

Goals from Dodi Lukebakio and Jean Zimmer in either half secured an unexpected three points against the overwhelming title favourites Dortmund, who remain on 39 points.

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