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BVB youth teams defeat Essen in recent league competition

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

BVB youth teams defeat Essen in recent league competition
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Borussia Dortmund youth teams recorded wins against Rot-Weiss Essen on September 5. The U19 squad secured a 5-1 victory after leading 3-1 at halftime, with goals from Ahmad Najdi, Justin Hoy, Tom Faust, and two from Niklas König. Despite a red card for Fadih Vasic in the 80th minute, the BVB side maintained control through the second half. The U17 team also faced Essen, overcoming two deficits to secure a 3-2 win behind a decisive 82nd-minute goal from Emir Kirar. This result marks the fifth consecutive win for the U17 squad in five matches. The U19 team now prepares for the UEFA Youth League opener against Villarreal CF on September 8.

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  • •The U19 team defeated Essen 5-1 at the Youth Performance Center.
  • •Niklas König scored twice for the U19s in the victory.
  • •U17 player Emir Kirar scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute.
  • •The U17 team has won all five of its matches this season.
  • •The U19 side hosts Villarreal CF on September 8.
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  • 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Wins over Essen! BVB youth teams keep riding the wave of success
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U19 wins after a clear improvement in performanceSquadTop scorer Bjarki Gardarsson was absent due to a bad cold. Amine Lettifi, who had crowned his BVB debut in the friendly against Viktoria Köln (3-...

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