And it was almost punished when Isco's rasping drive forced Dortmund keeper Roman Weidenfeller into an impressive stop.

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But Weidenfeller couldn't do much in the 60th minute after Franck Ribery clipped a ball through three Dortmund defenders.

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Twice, with only Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller to beat, he had been denied.

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The reward was creating the best early opportunities, with both Higuain and Ronaldo forcing excellent saves from Dortmund's goalkeeper, Roman Weidenfeller.

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Sejad Salihovic leveled from the spot and four minutes later had a second penalty opportunity after home keeper Roman Weidenfeller fouled Sven Schipplock and was sent off.

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Thomas Muller wrapped up the victory with two late goals, first beating Roman Weidenfeller at the third attempt after the goalkeeper had denied Robben and Schweinsteiger in the 78th minute.

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