US EditionGuirassy Sends Struggling Dortmund Past Essen in German Cup
Serhou Guirassy's late goal secured Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 win over third-division Rot-Weiss Essen to advance in the German Cup, overcoming strong defensive pressure.
- Serhou Guirassy scored the only goal as Borussia Dortmund defeated Rot-Weiss Essen 1-0 in the German Cup on Monday in Essen, Germany.
- Dortmund struggled against a disciplined Essen defense and secured the win despite Essen creating several chances and applying late pressure.
- The match also saw a serious injury when Essen substitute Kelsey Owusu made a rough tackle on Dortmund defender Yan Couto in stoppage time, causing Couto to be stretchered off.
- Guirassy, a Guinea international, scored in the 79th minute after eluding two defenders with a low, unstoppable shot, while Dortmund's Jude Bellingham made his first competitive German appearance since joining from Sunderland.
- Dortmund advanced to the second round but celebrated cautiously due to Couto's injury, and they prepare to open their Bundesliga season on Saturday against St. Pauli.
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