Serhou Guirassy inspires Borussia Dortmund’s dramatic comeback in a spectacular 4-2 victory against Bochum
Borussia Dortmund achieved an impressive comeback in the match against Bochum, winning 4-2 after being two goals down. Serhou Guirassy was the hero of the evening, scoring two goals and leading the team to victory at Signal Iduna Park.
Dortmund, seeking revenge
After a crushing 5-1 defeat to VfB Stuttgart in the previous round, Dortmund entered the field with a desire to recover. Coach Nuri Şahin made three changes to the team, bringing in Yan Couto, Emre Can, and Jamie Gittens. On the other side, Bochum, still searching for their first win of the season, made two changes: Tim Oermann and Anthony Losilla replaced Erhan Mašović and Lukas Daschner.
Explosive start for Bochum
Bochum started the match with aggressive pressing, putting Dortmund under pressure from the first minutes. In the 16th minute, Matúš Bero opened the scoring after a quick exchange of passes with Philipp Hofmann, shooting powerfully from the edge of the box. The ball reached an impressive speed of 108.69 km/h, leaving Gregor Kobel with no chance. In just five minutes, Dortmund found themselves 2-0 down after a mistake by Kobel, who tried to dribble in his own box, allowing Dani de Wit to score into an empty net.
Borussia Dortmund’s response
Although taken by surprise, Borussia’s players gradually found their rhythm. Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi created the first chances, with Brandt forcing goalkeeper Patrick Drewes to intervene, and Adeyemi troubling the defense with his speed. Before the break, Dortmund reduced the deficit through Guirassy, who scored with a header after an excellent cross from Brandt, giving the hosts hope.
New strength in the second half
After the break, Borussia Dortmund came out with new determination, dominating possession and pushing Bochum into defense. Their efforts were rewarded in the 62nd minute when Guirassy won a penalty, being fouled in the box by Felix Passlack. Emre Can coolly converted the penalty, equalizing the score and igniting the spirits in the stands.
Guirassy in the spotlight
After the equalizer, Borussia Dortmund took the initiative, and Guirassy assumed the role of leader in the attack. In the 75th minute, he combined perfectly with Adeyemi and scored the second goal, making it 3-2 for the hosts. With morale low, Bochum couldn’t get back into the game, and Dortmund took advantage. In the 81st minute, Felix Nmecha scored the goal that sealed the score, with a long-range shot that surprised Drewes.
A remarkable performance
Serhou Guirassy was undoubtedly the player of the match. The two goals he scored were crucial in the team’s comeback, but his overall contribution was unmatched. Guirassy demonstrated remarkable ability to maintain possession, collaborate with his teammates, and be a constant threat in front of goal. With these goals, Guirassy reached 33 decisive goals out of a total of 46 in the Bundesliga, highlighting his importance in key moments of the game.
Statistics
xG: Dortmund 3.3472 – Bochum 1.4851
by CosminAgafitei
1 Comment
That 2-1 goal was so important. Guirassy proved he is a mature and seasoned striker last night