Karetsas stunner, BVB impress in useful test against Arsenal | OneFootball

Just under two weeks remain until BVB’s first competitive match of the new season against FC Bayern. Today brought a real test for the Black and Yellows, as they were away to Arsenal in London.

Some players who could be expected in the starting lineup against Bayern were also on the pitch from the beginning today, including new signings Joane Gadou and Konstantinos Karetsas.

Maximilian Beier and Felix Nmecha also started, as did Daniel Svensson. So BVB fielded a strong team.

Karetsas scores a wonder goal

And Dortmund looked sharp right from the start. Their first attacks were carried forward with purpose, and they also benefited from a few minor problems in the Gunners’ build-up play. After just six minutes, Samuele Inacio made it 1:0 for the Black and Yellows after being brilliantly played through with a perfectly weighted pass.

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The game continued at a lively pace, with the visitors looking eager to play, and Nmecha in particular repeatedly driving things forward in midfield. Arsenal, meanwhile, often looked disjointed, while Dortmund were at least more fluid and quicker after winning the ball back.

Then, after half an hour, new signing Konstantinos Karetsas made it 2:0 with a stunning wonder goal. Cutting inside from a dribble, he curled the ball beautifully into the far corner. The teams went into the dressing room with the score at 2:0.

Arsenal pull one back, Dortmund win

In the second half, Arsenal had a bit more momentum in their play. Ethan Nwaneri then scored to make it 2:1 after 53 minutes, although the youngster was given far too much space in that situation. Dortmund responded fairly quickly, though, with Joane Gadou making it 3:1 to restore the two-goal lead.

After that, there were quite a few substitutions, and the flow of the game was lost a little at times on both sides. When Kaua Prates fouled Christos Tzolis, Arsenal were awarded a penalty. Viktor Gyökeres converted it, but the Gunners could not manage more than that late consolation. BVB celebrated an important win in pre-season.

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