Borussia Dortmund Edge Past Rot-Weiss Essen in 1-0 Victory
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borussia Dortmund secured a narrow 1-0 win against Rot-Weiss Essen in a hard-fought match at Stadion an der Hafenstraße on August 24, 2025. A late goal from Serhou Guirassy proved decisive against a determined 3. Liga side, as Dortmund debuted thier new kit for the 2025/26 campaign.https://www.bvb.de/ (Official Borussia Dortmund Website)
First Half Battle
The match began with Dortmund controlling possession and creating early chances.Marcel Sabitzer and Felix Nmecha both tested Essen goalkeeper Jakob Golz with strong shots, forcing him into two crucial saves. Essen, however, proved to be a resilient opponent, demonstrating strong defensive work and threatening on the counter-attack.
Gregor Kobel, Dortmund’s goalkeeper, was called into action in the 19th minute, comfortably saving a shot from Ramien Safi. The home side continued to press, with Kaito Mizuta stinging Kobel’s palms from a corner in the 31st minute. Kobel was again vital for Dortmund, making a impressive one-on-one save to deny Safi what was arguably the best chance of the first half.Guirassy also tested Golz,forcing a near-post parry.
Second Half and Late Winner
Both managers opted to maintain their starting lineups at halftime. Dortmund continued to dominate possession in the second half, but struggled to convert their control into clear-cut scoring opportunities.
Niko Kovač introduced fresh legs in the 62nd minute, bringing on Jobe bellingham and Julian Brandt in place of Groß and Beier. The substitutions injected more energy into Dortmund’s attack, with Brandt narrowly missing the target with a free-kick. Essen responded with their own changes, bringing on Marvin Obuz and Bouebari to bolster their attack.
The breakthrough finally came in the 79th minute. Ramy bensebaini provided the assist, feeding Guirassy on the edge of the box. guirassy skillfully swivelled and curled a shot inside the right post,leaving Golz with no chance.
Final Minutes and Dortmund Advance
Despite a late push from Essen, including a long-range effort from Tom moustari in added time, Dortmund held on to secure the 1-0 victory. Uwe Koschinat made a final substitution, bringing on Kelsey Owusu for Gjasula, but the changes couldn’t spark an equaliser. Kobel remained largely untroubled in the closing stages, ensuring Dortmund advanced.
Key Takeaways
Guirassy’s Decisive Goal: Serhou Guirassy’s late strike proved to be the difference in a tightly contested match.
Essen’s Resilient Performance: Rot-Weiss Essen demonstrated strong determination and defensive organisation, frustrating the bundesliga giants for much of the game.
Dortmund’s New Kit Debut: The match marked the first appearance of Borussia Dortmund’s new kit for the 2025/26 season.
Kobel’s Crucial Saves: Gregor Kobel’s goalkeeping was pivotal, particularly his first-half save to deny Safi.
FAQ
Q: What competition was this match played in?
A: This was a kind match played as part of Borussia Dortmund’s pre-season preparations for the 2025/26 season.
Q: Where is Rot-Weiss Essen located?
A: Rot-Weiss Essen is a German football club based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia.They currently play in the 3. Liga, the third tier of German football. https://www.rot-weiss-essen.de/ (Official rot-weiss Essen Website)
Q: Who scored the winning goal for Borussia Dortmund?
A: Serhou Guirassy scored the winning goal for borussia Dortmund in the 79th minute.