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Borussia Dortmund Secure 4-2 Victory Over Copenhagen to Maintain Champions League Momentum

Borussia Dortmund players celebrate after scoring against Copenhagen

Key Takeaways:

  • Last night, Borussia Dortmund overcame Copenhagen 4:2 on the road in the Champions League third round
  • Nico Kovac’s side have now amassed 7 points and occupy fourth place in the standings
  • Copenhagen remain on just 1 point and sit 31st in the table following the defeat

Match Summary

Borussia Dortmund extended their impressive start to the Champions League campaign by registering a 4:2 away win over Copenhagen during the third round of the tournament’s main phase. With this result, the yellow-blacks continued their stable run this season under Nico Kovac and now have 7 points, securing fourth place in the current standings. In contrast, Copenhagen are languishing in 31st position with only a single point to their name.

Key Match Events

MinuteEvent
20Felix Nmecha scored for Dortmund after a well-timed pass from Jude Bellingham (0:1)
33Gregor Kobel stopped a shot by Youssoufa Moukoko; Waldemar Anton netted an own goal for Copenhagen (1:1)
61Ramy Bensebaini converted a penalty to restore Dortmund’s lead (1:2)
76Felix Nmecha scored his second for the visitors, assisted by Carney Chukwuemeka (1:3)
87Fabio Silva extended Dortmund’s lead (1:4)
90Victor Dadašon headed in from close range after a cross from Yunosuke Suzuki (2:4)

Performance Analysis

The Westphalians opened the scoring in the 20th minute with Felix Nmecha finding the net, courtesy of Jude Bellingham’s precision pass. The hosts quickly responded, capitalising on a defensive error as Waldemar Anton scored an own goal after Gregor Kobel had earlier denied Youssoufa Moukoko.

After the interval, Dortmund regained the initiative when Ramy Bensebaini successfully converted from the penalty spot in the 61st minute. The German side continued to press, and in the 76th minute, Felix Nmecha registered his second goal of the match, this time after being set up by Carney Chukwuemeka.

Late in the contest, Fabio Silva struck in the 87th minute to make it 1:4. Three minutes later, Victor Dadašon reduced the deficit for Copenhagen, heading home from close range following a cross by Yunosuke Suzuki.

Statistical Overview

The result further boosts Dortmund’s position in the group as they now hold 7 points, consolidating fourth spot in the temporary standings. Meanwhile, Copenhagen remain in 31st place with only one point after the third round.


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