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A remarkable achievement as eight goals are scored within the initial half.
Champions League Season Opener: Borussia Dortmund and Juventus Turin End in Thrilling 4-4 Draw
In a nail-biting encounter, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus Turin played out a thrilling 4-4 draw in their Champions League season opener.
The game started with Borussia Dortmund taking the lead in the 52nd minute, as Karim Adeyemi scored a goal from just outside the penalty area, capitalising on a well-executed pass from Mats Müller.
However, Juventus Turin responded swiftly. Kenan Yildiz equalised with a stunning goal in the 63rd minute, followed by Dusan Vlahovic's first goal to make it 1-2 in the 68th minute.
Borussia Dortmund fought back, with Yan Couto scoring a goal in the 74th minute, capitalising on a defensive error. Felix Nmecha then scored in the 65th minute to make it 2-2, with Guirassy and Nmecha involved in quick successive goals for Dortmund.
But Juventus Turin refused to be outdone. Vlahovic scored another goal in the 90+4 minute to level the score at 3-3. The drama continued as Lloyd Kelly scored a goal for Juventus Turin in the final minutes of the game, making it 3-4.
Ramy Bensebaini scored a penalty goal for Dortmund in the 86th minute, making it 4-4 and setting up a tense final few minutes. Gregor Kobel made a save to keep Dortmund's lead in the 4th minute, deflecting a long-range shot by Khephren Thuram.
Despite a great chance for Andre Guirassy to score a second goal for Dortmund in the latter stages of the game, he was denied by Juventus Turin's keeper Michele Di Gregorio. The game ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw, with Lloyd Kelly scoring a late goal for Juventus Turin in the 90+6 minute to secure a point for the Italian side.
This exciting match showcases the high level of competition in the Champions League, with both teams displaying great determination and skill throughout the game. The next fixture between these two teams promises to be just as thrilling.
