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Borussia Dortmund leads Arsenal 3-2 in Emirates Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:50 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Borussia Dortmund leads Arsenal 3-2 in Emirates Cup match

Summary

Borussia Dortmund faced Arsenal FC in the Emirates Cup on August 9, 2026, winning 3-2 in a competitive match. Dortmund took an early 2-0 lead with goals from Samuele Inacio and Konstantinos Karetsas. Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri scored to narrow the gap, but Dortmund responded quickly with a goal from Gadou. Viktor Gyökeres converted a penalty for Arsenal to bring the score to 3-2, which remained the final score. After the match, both teams participated in a penalty shootout, which Arsenal won. Dortmund is set to play AS Roma in their season opener next.

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By the Numbers

•Borussia Dortmund leads Arsenal 3-2 in the Emirates Cup.
•Dortmund goals scored by Inacio, Karetsas, and Gadou.
•Ethan Nwaneri and Viktor Gyökeres scored for Arsenal.
•Arsenal won the post-match penalty shootout.
•Dortmund plays AS Roma next in their season opener.

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In their fifth preseason match – following two wins and two losses – Borussia Dortmund faced English champions and Champions League finalists Arsenal FC in the Emirates Cup. BVB coach Niko Kovac w...
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