Brandt's Goal: A Standout Moment at Borussia Dortmund
In a career that has been marked by moments of brilliance and stunning performances, Christian Pulisic has had many memorable goals to his name. However, there is one particular goal that stands out in his career – the goal against Wolfsburg in the Europa League semi-final second leg.
On February 22, 2019, Pulisic was playing for Borussia Dortmund as they were looking to advance to the Europa League final. The match was being played in front of a sell-out crowd at Signal Iduna Park, with Dortmund fans hoping for a victory that would put them on course for a treble.
As the game progressed, Dortmund found themselves trailing Wolfsburg 2-1, with Pulisic coming off the bench to try and spark their attack. But it wasn't until the 87th minute that he made his mark.
With the score still 2-1,Serie A Stadium Dortmund brought on Pulisic for a substitute appearance. He took over from Mario Gotze, who had missed the previous match due to injury. Pulisic came on with just under ten minutes left to play, and he wasted no time in making his presence felt.
He received a pass from Koke and used his pace to get past two defenders before beating the goalkeeper with a powerful shot. The ball flew into the top corner of the net, leaving the Wolfsburg defense flustered and stunned.
The goal was a testament to Pulisic's skill and determination. It was also a sign of what was to come for Dortmund in the Europa League. As the season progressed, they went on to win the competition, securing the treble that they had so desperately sought after.
Pulisic's goal against Wolfsburg will always be remembered as one of the highlights of his career. It was a moment of pure class and talent, and it cemented his place as one of the most talented young players in world football.