Champions League: Dortmund Wins in Baku, Fenerbahce Chokes at Home
Borussia Dortmund beat Sabail 2-1 with a brace from Serhou Guirassy, while Fenerbahce blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Slavia Prague in Champions League action.
The third round of the Champions League kicked off with two dramatic matches packed with goals. Borussia Dortmund secured a crucial away victory, while Fenerbahce squandered a two-goal lead at home.
Sabail 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund bounced back to winning ways, raising their tally to six points in the Champions League thanks to a stellar performance by Serhou Guirassy. The striker opened the scoring in the 10th minute following a defensive clearance error, but McCartie leveled for the hosts in the 39th minute.
"We needed this away win to stay on track in the group stage, and the team showed great character," said the Dortmund coaching staff.
In the 53rd minute, Guirassy sealed the victory with a stunning volley from a precise cross by Vermeeren, sealing all three points for the German side.
Fenerbahce 2-2 Slavia Prague
Fenerbahce suffered a heartbreaking draw in Istanbul after leading by two goals early in the game. Aydin opened the scoring in the 4th minute with a spectacular curling shot into the top corner, followed by Mason Greenwood doubling the lead in the 11th minute.
Slavia Prague mounted an impressive comeback, capitalizing on a defensive error by Matteo Guendouzi as Provod pulled one back in the 15th minute. In the 90th minute, substitute Pavel Kasor scored a dramatic equalizer to rescue a point for the Czech visitors.
