Guirassy's Strike Elevates Dortmund in German Cup Amidst Dramatic Clashes

Serhou Guirassy's decisive goal carried Borussia Dortmund into the German Cup's second round with a 1-0 win over Rot-Weiss Essen. Despite challenges, including injuries and a late foul on Yan Couto, Dortmund persevered. Mainz and Hertha Berlin also advanced, while Werder Bremen faced elimination.

Serhou Guirassy's pivotal goal propelled Borussia Dortmund into the second round of the German Cup with a 1-0 victory over Rot-Weiss Essen on Wednesday. The match, marked by limited goal opportunities, saw a late-game injury overshadow Dortmund's celebrations.

A controversial tackle by Essen's Kelsey Owusu left Dortmund's Yan Couto sidelined in stoppage time, intensifying the match's dramatic conclusion. Despite missing key defenders, Dortmund now prepares for its Bundesliga opener against St. Pauli.

Elsewhere, Mainz and Hertha Berlin secured their places in the next round with narrow wins, while Werder Bremen faced elimination. Defending champion Stuttgart and Bayern had their games postponed due to their German Supercup involvement.

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