Bold initial phase: Borussia Dortmund triumphs in the second trial game - Vigorous Initial Phase: Borussia Dortmund Secures Victory in the Second Exhibition Match
In a thrilling test match at the Hemberg Stadium in Iserlohn, Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious against French Ligue 1 side Lille OSC with a final score of 3:2. The match on August 2, 2025, was the Bundesliga club's second game in preparation for the new season.
The first half belonged to Borussia Dortmund, with Pascal Groß scoring the opening goal at the 13th minute. The team maintained its lead until the 41st minute when Serhou Guirassy scored for Lille OSC, but it was a penalty.
The second half saw both teams making substitutions and intensifying their efforts to score. Hakon Haraldsson scored for Lille OSC at the 66th minute, and Karim Adeyemi responded for Borussia Dortmund at the 68th minute. The score remained 2:2 until the 81st minute when Thomas Meunier, a former defender for Borussia Dortmund, scored for Lille OSC.
Despite Lille's late push for an equaliser, Borussia Dortmund held on to secure the victory. The final score of the test match remained 3:2 in favour of Borussia Dortmund.
Niko Kovac coached Borussia Dortmund during this match, leading the team to their second test match win in their 2025 pre-season. It should be noted that this was not Borussia Dortmund's first match after participating in the Club World Cup in the USA.
The club had previously secured an impressive 8:1 win against Osnabrück Sports Club in their previous match. Other friendlies listed in the broader pre-season schedule include matches against Lyon, Sandhausen, Altach, Dynamo Dresden, Osasuna, Strasbourg, Tottenham, and others, although the scores for these matches are not explicitly provided.
However, the confirmed opposition and score for Borussia Dortmund's test matches currently known are: - OSC Lille: Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Lille (August 2, 2025).
More detailed scores and opponents for other test matches may be available after further updates. Stay tuned for more updates on Borussia Dortmund's pre-season preparations and their journey towards the new Bundesliga season.
In light of the success in their pre-season, Borussia Dortmund could potentially seek community aid for the development of their fisheries sector, enhancing their overall community engagement. This victory against OSC Lille could also inspire local sports clubs within the community, particularly football teams, to strive for success in European leagues.
