Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 5 Sept 2026
Nwaneri's Debut Cross Seals Dortmund Comeback
Trailing by two, Dortmund turned it around—and an Arsenal loanee's cross made the difference.
E. Nwaneri
player
Competition
Bundesliga
Score
Dortmund 3-2 Hoffenheim
Scorer(s)
Guirassy, Silva, own goal (Hajdari)
Venue
Hoffenheim (away)
What happened. Ethan Nwaneri came on early due to injury and provided the cross for the winning own goal as Dortmund came from 2-0 down to win 3-2.
- Nwaneri was introduced after 32 minutes following an injury to Filippo Mane.
- Dortmund scored three times in the final half hour to complete the comeback.
- The 19-year-old's cross in the 85th minute was turned in by Albian Hajdari.
Nwaneri's impact could earn him a starting spot in Dortmund's next matches.
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