Dortmund opens season with victory over HSV at Signal Iduna Park
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Borussia Dortmund defeated HSV in the season opener at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, drawing an audience of 81,365 spectators. Serhou Guirassy scored the opening goal following a passing sequence involving Jobe Bellingham and Konstantinos Karetsas. A second goal followed just before halftime when an attempt by Giannis Konstantelias was deflected by Sebastiaan Bornauw. Despite a dominant 14-0 shot count in the first half, Dortmund struggled with defensive pressure in the second half, allowing HSV to outshoot them 8-6. Niko Kovac utilized Daniel Svensson in an emergency role at left center-back to account for injuries to Ramy Bensebaini, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Emre Can. The club now shifts focus to their next home fixture, with advance ticket sales for a Champions League match against Villarreal CF scheduled for September 1.
- •Dortmund beat HSV in front of 81,365 home fans at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.
- •Serhou Guirassy scored his 61st goal in 98 appearances for the club.
- •Daniel Svensson completed 90 percent of his passes while filling in at center-back.
- •Ticket sales for the Champions League match against Villarreal CF begin September 1.
- •The second half saw HSV outshoot Dortmund 8-6 after being held without a shot in the first half.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — “The first half was a spectacle, the second hard graft”
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — “The first half was a spectacle; the second was hard work.”
"“It would have been even better if we’d scored one or two more goals. But you have to be satisfied with what you get. It was a great win. The fans created a cool atmosphere. It was nice to hear th...
"“I would’ve loved it even more if we’d scored one or two more goals. But you have to be satisfied with what you get. It was a great win. The fans created a great atmosphere. It was nice to hear ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM“The first half was a spectacle, the second hard graft”
“It would have been even better if we’d scored one or two more goals. But you have to be satisfied with what you get. It was a great win. The fans created a cool atmosphere. It was nice to hear th...
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:00 AM“The first half was a spectacle; the second was hard work.”
“I would’ve loved it even more if we’d scored one or two more goals. But you have to be satisfied with what you get. It was a great win. The fans created a great atmosphere. It was nice to hear ...
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