WSV Honored for Steadfast Devotion
Borussia Dortmund U23 (BVB U23) and Wuppertaler SV (WSV) faced off in a closely contested match on August 24, 2025, at the Regionalliga West. The game ended in a 2-2 draw, marking an exciting encounter for the spectators.
Defensive changes were made by BVB U23 coach Mike Tullberg, with Patrick Göbel and the ill Bennedikt Wüstenhagen being replaced by Ismael Mansaray and Ayman Azhil. The squad showed signs of personnel challenges, with a thin bench.
The match began with an early setback for BVB U23, as an individual defensive error by Mansaray allowed Wuppertaler's Lirim Jashari to score in the 4th minute. However, the team responded swiftly, with Michael Eberwein equalizing the score in the 13th minute, following an assist from Ousmane Diallo.
Key moments in the game included the early defensive lapse by BVB U23 and their quick attacking response. Amin Bouzraa was active throughout the game, forcing BVB keeper Silas Ostrzinski into a save in the 11th minute. WSV's Bouzraa also scored an equalizing goal in the 55th minute, going on a solo run and scoring to the right bottom corner, making it 2-2.
The first half ended with a draw, setting the stage for an exciting second half. The second half saw more action, with Huening scoring the second goal for BVB U23, heading in unmarked after a right-wing cross, making it 2-1 in favour of BVB U23.
WSV's Tony Reitz had to be substituted due to injury in the 61st minute, and Alessio Arambasic came on for Salmin Rebronja in the 74th minute. WSV made double changes in the 80th minute, with Wagemann and Lamnouar Sekaki coming on for Bouzraa and Schaub.
The match was marked by several close calls, with Michael Luyambula preventing BVB U23 from scoring a second goal on multiple occasions. A deflected shot from the Dortmund players hit the WSV goal in the 82nd minute, but Luyambula managed to keep the score at 2-2.
The WSV fans supported the team from the start, creating a lively atmosphere at the Stadion am Zoo. The WSV will face the U23 of FC Schalke 04 next Saturday (23rd August), kick-off at 2 pm at the Stadion am Zoo. On September 1st, it's then off to the U21 of 1. FC Köln (7 pm, Franz-Kremer-Stadion).
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