Borussia Dortmund substitutes lead the team to a 3-0 victory over Paderborn

Borussia Dortmund defeated Paderborn 3-0 in Bundesliga action on Saturday, bolstered by key contributions from the bench. Felix Nmecha scored two second-half goals after entering the match as a substitute alongside Marcel Sabitzer, Carney Chukwuemeka, Maximilian Beier, and Ramy Bensebaini. Nmecha opened the scoring in the 80th minute following a give-and-go with Beier and completed his brace in the 89th minute with a bicycle kick off a cross from Sabitzer. Head coach Niko Kovac credited his depth, noting that substitutes have now accounted for six of the team's twelve goals this season across all competitions. Kovac emphasized the importance of squad rotation and healthy competition to maintain performance levels across a busy schedule. The win follows recent high-impact appearances by bench players, including Fabio Silva and Serhou Guirassy, who have also factored into recent results.

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