The first half ended with Man City leading one-nil. As soon as the second half began, they launched a fast-paced attack.
They first won the ball on the right and initiated a counterattack. Zabaleta sent a diagonal pass from the right toward the right side of the center circle. Toni Kroos played a first-time ball in behind, and Sánchez surged forward at tremendous speed. After receiving it, he drove all the way to the right side of the penalty area before crossing into the box.
The series of combinations leading up to that point had been beautiful, but the final cross was too close to the goal. Weidenfeller rushed out, got there a step ahead of Su Dong, and plucked the ball from the air.
After missing a golden scoring chance, Dortmund immediately launched a rapid counterattack.
Following a string of quick passes, Lewandowski dropped back to receive the ball outside the penalty area. He shook off Busquets and slipped a through ball forward. Großkreutz broke into the left side of the box and fired from a tight angle.
Courtois went straight to ground and held the ball firmly against his chest, giving the Dortmund players no chance at all.
The Belgian goalkeeper got back to his feet, still gripping the ball tightly in both hands, and slowly walked toward the edge of the penalty area.
At that moment, Man City's formation was rapidly pushing forward.
Courtois glanced ahead, and his eyes naturally fell on Su Dong, who was clearly ready as well.
Near the penalty-area line, the Belgian goalkeeper launched a long kick, sending the ball forward.
Near the front edge of Dortmund's thirty-meter zone, Su Dong judged the ball's landing point and positioned himself perfectly. He got there first, leaped high, and headed it at the first point