Borussia Dortmund and LOSC Lille faced off in a pre-season friendly match today with Dortmund emerging victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. The match saw Pascal Gross, Serhou Guirassy, and Karim Adeyemi score for Dortmund, while Thomas Meunier scored for Lille. The match was played at Hembergstadion in Iserlohn, Germany, and was live-streamed on Borussia Dortmund's official YouTube channel. The match saw Dortmund dominate possession and create more scoring chances, with Lille struggling to find their rhythm. The coaches of both teams made substitutions in the second half, but ultimately, Dortmund's superior performance earned them the win.
Dortmund Kicks Off Pre-Season with Thrilling Win Over Lille
Borussia Dortmund’s pre-season campaign got off to a flying start with a 3-2 victory over LOSC Lille in a friendly match at Hembergstadion in Iserlohn, Germany. The match, live-streamed on Borussia Dortmund’s official YouTube channel, saw the German side dominate possession and create more scoring chances, ultimately earning them the win.
Early Lead for Dortmund
Pascal Gross got the scoring underway for Dortmund in the 13th minute, giving his team an early advantage. Serhou Guirassy then doubled the lead with a penalty, before Hakon Arnar Haraldsson pulled one back for Lille in the 66th minute. Karim Adeyemi restored the two-goal cushion for Dortmund, and Thomas Meunier scored a consolation goal for Lille in the 82nd minute.
Coaches Make Strategic Substitutions
Dortmund’s coach, Niko Kovac, made some key substitutions in the second half, while Lille’s coach, Bruno Génésio, also made some changes to his lineup. Despite Lille’s efforts to mount a comeback, Dortmund’s superior performance earned them the win.
We didn't play to our best today. Dortmund was the better team and deserved the win. We'll need to work harder in training to improve our performance.
Key Points
- Score: 3-2 in favor of Borussia Dortmund
- Dortmund scored 3 goals
- Lille scored 2 goals
- Dortmund had more possession
- Lille struggled to create scoring chances
Post-Match Quotes
In a post-match interview, Dortmund’s coach, Niko Kovač, praised his team’s performance, saying, “I’m very pleased with the way the team played today. We dominated possession and created a lot of scoring chances. It’s a great way to start the pre-season.“
Lille’s coach, Bruno Genesio, was disappointed with the result, saying, “We didn’t play to our best today. Dortmund was the better team and deserved the win. We’ll need to work harder in training to improve our performance.”
A Successful Start for Dortmund
The match marked a successful start to the pre-season for Dortmund, who will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for the upcoming season. Lille, on the other hand, will look to bounce back from this defeat and improve their performance in their next match.
