Borussia Dortmund showcased remarkable resilience on Friday as they overturned a two-goal deficit to secure a 4-2 victory over local rivals Bochum in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter. Forward Serhou Guirassy was instrumental in the comeback, scoring twice and winning a penalty, setting the stage for Dortmund’s resurgence ahead of their UEFA Champions League fixture against Celtic next week.
The match began unfavorably for Dortmund, still reeling from last week’s heavy 5-1 defeat to Stuttgart. Early pressure was evident on new coach Nuri Sahin, whose side found themselves trailing after just minutes of play. Matus Bero opened the scoring for Bochum with a well-executed one-two through the center, and shortly after, Dani de Wit capitalized on a mistake by Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to double the lead. On the sidelines, an exasperated Sahin gestured in frustration.
Refusing to concede defeat, Dortmund clawed back before halftime. Guirassy reduced the deficit with a timely header, giving the home side a lifeline. The momentum shifted further in Dortmund’s favor when Emre Can converted a penalty awarded for a foul on Guirassy, leveling the score.
In the second half, Dortmund seized control. A swift counter-attack saw Karim Adeyemi deliver a precise through-ball to Guirassy, who expertly finished between the legs of Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes, making it 3-2. The victory was sealed when Drewes mishandled a shot from Felix Nmecha, allowing the ball to cross the line for Dortmund’s fourth goal.
The win propels Dortmund to second place in the Bundesliga standings with 10 points from five games, trailing only Bayern Munich. The team now turns its focus to the UEFA Champions League, where they will host Scottish champions Celtic on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Bochum’s struggles continue as they sit second-to-last in the 18-team league with just a single point under new coach Peter Zeidler.
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Guirassy scores twice in Dortmund's 4-2 comeback win over Bochum
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