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Guirassy Scores Twice and Own Goal as Dortmund Edges Villarreal 3-2

By Today News Hours Editorial Desk

Serhou Guirassy delivered a memorable performance marked by two goals and an own goal as Borussia Dortmund defeated Villarreal 3-2 in the Champions League, with the match coinciding with his 100th appearance for the club.

Villarreal came close to an early breakthrough when Pau Navarro's header from a floated cross narrowly missed the target. Dortmund suffered a setback before the half-hour mark when Konstantinos Karetsas had to be carried off on a stretcher.

Both teams had chances to score before halftime. Tajon Buchanan was denied by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, while Guirassy had a shot blocked by Peter Gulacsi.

Ethan Nwaneri, who replaced Karetsas, saw his deflected shot hit the base of the post early in the second half. Shortly after, Dortmund took the lead when Maximilian Beier's cross deflected off Renato Veiga and into the net.

Tani Oluwaseyi missed a clear opportunity to equalize, heading over the bar from Buchanan's cross. However, Villarreal's Santiago Mourino leveled the score in the 66th minute, flicking in Georges Mikautadze's corner at the near post.

Dortmund pressed for a winning goal, with attempts from Beier, Joey Veerman, and Fabio Silva failing to find the net. With 10 minutes remaining, Silva provided a low cross that Guirassy converted to put Dortmund ahead again.

Guirassy then scored his second goal shortly after, converting a penalty awarded after he was fouled by Mourino. Despite the own goal he inadvertently scored during a goalmouth scramble in stoppage time, Dortmund held on to secure a 3-2 victory.