Dortmund beat Elversberg and continue chasing Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over their visitors Elversberg in the ninth round of the Bundesliga, continuing to apply pressure on Bayern Munich in the title race.

Felix Nmecha shone by scoring both goals for Borussia Dortmund, having opened the scoring in the 55th minute before returning to double the hosts' lead in the 71st minute, giving his team a relatively comfortable advantage.

Elversberg managed to reduce the deficit to 2-1 in the 81st minute through Noel Futkeu, but their attempts in the remaining minutes were not enough to avoid defeat.

Borussia Dortmund have moved up to 21 points in second place, level with leaders Bayern Munich but trailing on goal difference, while Elversberg remain on 13 points in seventh.