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BVB youngsters rally to victory over Fulham in Premier League International Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

BVB youngsters rally to victory over Fulham in Premier League International Cup

Summary

Borussia Dortmund's youth team began their Premier League International Cup campaign with a match against Fulham FC's youth side on August 26, 2026. After falling behind early, BVB's youngsters equalized through Fadi Zarqelain and took a 2-1 lead into halftime with a goal from Mathis Albert. Jesper Verlaat and Justin Lerma added further goals after the break, securing a 4-1 lead. The match saw a strong performance from BVB's squad, particularly among the players with first-team experience. Coach Daniel Rios praised the team's response after conceding the opening goal. Borussia Dortmund's U19s will next face Rot-Weiss Essen on September 5.

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By the Numbers

•BVB youngsters come back from a goal down to win 4-1.
•Fadi Zarqelain and Mathis Albert score to lead BVB at halftime.
•Jesper Verlaat and Justin Lerma add goals in the second half.
•BVB will face Rot-Weiss Essen in their next match on September 5.
•Coach Rios commended the team's composure after an early setback.

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PersonnelFor the match against Fulham FC’s youth side, coach Daniel Rios named a squad made up primarily of U23 players. Luke Fahrenhorst and Jan-Luca Riedl travelled to London from the U19s. Mathis...
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