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Borussia Mönchengladbach defeated Werder Bremen 4-1 over the weekend, but the lasting memory from the match will be a heinously violent volley from Werder’s Serge Gnabry. 

The former Arsenal winger transformed from footballer to Falcon 9 launch vehicle on Saturday, forsaking touch and control for a more straightforward approach. His controlled rocket displayed a kind of precision and power that aerospace manufacturer SpaceX has yet to achieve in its rocket engines.

Here's what happened: in Chile, this dog was just standing there watching soccer and being a good dog. The ball rolled near the goal and looked like it was going to go in, so the good soccer dog leaped into action and prevented the goal.

Is this good dog a hero? It's hard to say, because what's a hero? Is being a good dog who looks out for goalkeepers in need also being a hero?

We say no, this good dog isn't a hero (at least not for this action; it's our contention that all dogs are heroes). He's just doing his job. Good dog.