Serhou Guirassy delivered a stunning performance, scoring four goals, as Borussia Dortmund demolished Union Berlin 6-0 at Signal Iduna Park to secure Niko Kovac’s first Bundesliga victory as manager.
Pascal Groß also played a crucial role, providing four assists, as Dortmund earned just their second win in eight Bundesliga matches.
Dortmund Dominate as Guirassy Runs Riot
Dortmund broke the deadlock in the 25th minute when:
- Julian Ryerson’s shot took a deflection off Diogo Leite, wrong-footing the Union Berlin goalkeeper.
Five minutes before halftime, Guirassy doubled the lead:
- The striker headed home a perfect cross from Pascal Groß.
Dortmund ran riot in the second half, with Guirassy stealing the show:
- 75’ – Guirassy grabs his second with a clinical finish.
- 80’ – Guirassy completes his hat-trick, just five minutes later.
- 85’ – Guirassy scores his fourth, heading in yet another Groß cross.
- 90+2’ – Maximilian Beier caps off the rout with a late strike to seal the emphatic victory.
The result marked Kovac’s first Bundesliga win as Dortmund boss, in what was a commanding performance from his side.
Data Debrief: Historic Performances from Guirassy & Groß
- Serhou Guirassy scored four goals in a single match for the first time in his career.
- He became only the third Dortmund player this millennium to score four goals in a Bundesliga game, following:
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
- Erling Haaland
- Pascal Groß provided four assists, joining an elite group of players:
- He is just the third player since 2004-05 to record four assists in a Bundesliga match, after:
- Christopher Nkunku
- Szabolcs Huszti
- He is just the third player since 2004-05 to record four assists in a Bundesliga match, after:
Final Thoughts
This dominant display gives Dortmund a much-needed boost, while Union Berlin continue their struggles in the Bundesliga.
With Guirassy and Groß in top form, Dortmund look ready to build momentum as the season progresses.
