Borussia Dortmund secure hard-fought win against Sabah in Champions League
Borussia Dortmund claimed a narrow 2-1 victory over Azerbaijani side Sabah in the third round of the Champions League, with Serhou Guirassy scoring twice.
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In the third round of the Champions League league phase, Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory on the road against Sabah in Azerbaijan.
The visitors took an early lead in the 10th minute through Serhou Guirassy, who converted a rebound. Despite Dortmund's pressure, the hosts fought back. After an equalizer by Joy-Lens Mikels was ruled out for offside in the 30th minute, Sabah successfully leveled the score before the break when Aiden McCarthy headed home from a set-piece.
Dortmund regained their lead in the 53rd minute. Joey Veerman delivered a precise cross into the box, and Serhou Guirassy finished clinically under the bar to net his second of the match. This win marks a crucial result for Niko Kovac's side as they continue their campaign in the tournament.