Dortmund’s Summer Showcase: 8‑1 Blowout Over Siegen
Dominant Start, Rapid Goals
Borussia Dortmund kicked off pre‑season with a resounding 8‑1 victory over fifth‑tier Sportfreunde Siegen. Elias Benkara opened the scoring at minute 13, followed swiftly by Yan Couto and Marcel Sabitzer to give BVB a commanding 3‑0 lead by the 25′ mark
Brandt’s Brace Seals First‑Half Control
Julian Brandt added two more goals before halftime (35′, 37′), extending the lead to 6‑0. Siegen pulled one back through Josue Santo just before the break, avoiding a shutout
Second‑Half Substitutions, Fresh Scorers
Coach Niko Kovač rolled out a full squad change at halftime. Maximilian Beier (66′) and Ayman Azhil (71′) added to the tally, exploiting an error from Siegen’s goalkeeper to close out the match at 8‑1
What It Means for Both Teams
For Dortmund, this commanding win signals sharp readiness following the FIFA Club World Cup and a short summer break . For Siegen, the experience against top-tier opposition highlights their promotion ambitions after a stellar Oberliga Westfalen title last season
Key Highlights at a Glance
- Final Score: Sportfreunde Siegen 1 – Borussia Dortmund 8
- Goalscorers: Benkara, Couto, Sabitzer, Adeyemi, Brandt (2), Beier, Azhil
- Stadium & Attendance: Leimbachstadion, approx. 18,400 fans
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