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Reus leads BVB to victory in the first friendly: 7-0 in Hamm
Dortmund’s Marco Reus was involved in the first three goals in the test against Westfalia Rhynern. photo
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Marco Reus, who resigned as captain a few days ago, led Borussia Dortmund to their first win of the new season.
The one who resigned as captain a few days ago Marco Reus led Borussia Dortmund to their first win of the new season.
With two goals (12th/24th minute), the 34-year-old veteran initiated the 7-0 (3-0) success of the Bundesliga soccer team at the Oberliga side Westfalia Rhynern. Reus did the preparatory work for the third BVB goal by the 18-year-old youngster Julian Rijkhoff (43rd). Paul-Philipp Besong (52./67.), Hendry Blank (83) and Prince Aning provided the other BVB goals in front of 2500 spectators in Hamm. (87th).
Even without various national players, who still have special leave after the international matches in June and only join the team later, the runners-up dominated the game. In addition, BVB coach Edin Terzic did without midfielder Felix Nmecha, who was signed by VfL Wolfsburg and who had only started full team training the day before due to injury. Even the professionals Thorgan Hazard and Thomas Meunier, who are considered candidates for sale, were in the starting XI.
Instead of Reus, Niklas Süle wore the captain’s armband in the first half. The 27-year-old defender is considered a candidate in the search for a new captain alongside Emre Can and Gregor Kobel. In the second half, which BVB played without Süle, who had been substituted at the break, Mats Hummels took over the role. Full-back Mateu Morey made a comeback after a long injury break.