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Dortmund leads Arsenal 3-2 in five-goal thriller with Karestas scoring

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Dortmund leads Arsenal 3-2 in five-goal thriller with Karestas scoring

Summary

In a high-scoring match on August 9, Borussia Dortmund faced Arsenal, taking an early lead with first-half goals from Samuele Inácio and Konstantinos Karestas. Despite Arsenal's attempts to fight back, including two goals that narrowed the gap, Dortmund secured a 3-2 advantage as the match progressed. After halftime, Arsenal scored through Ethan Nwaneri and later from a penalty taken by Viktor Gyökeres, but Dortmund maintained their defense, ultimately ensuring their victory. The match concluded with excitement as Arsenal thought they had equalized in stoppage time but were ruled offside.

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By the Numbers

•Dortmund scored twice in the first half for a 2-0 lead.
•Arsenal scored a goal shortly after halftime to make it 3-1.
•A penalty goal from Arsenal reduced the lead to 3-2.
•Dortmund defended well late in the match to secure the win.
•The match featured debut goals from Konstantinos Karestas.

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3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dortmund defeat Arsenal in five-goal thriller as Karestas bags debut goal

What they're saying

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First-half goals from Samuele Inácio and Konstantinos Karestas put Dortmund in control at the break. Niko Kovač’s side then survived two Arsenal fightbacks, with Joane Gadou restoring their two-go...
— Yahoo Sports

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