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Borussia Dortmund defeats Arsenal 3-2 in Emirates Cup
Borussia Dortmund defeated Arsenal 3-2 in the Emirates Cup pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium. Dortmund took an early lead through Samuele Inácio in the 7th minute, followed by a goal from 18-year-old newcomer Konstantinos Karetsas in the 29th minute.
Arsenal attempted a comeback with goals from Ethan Nwaneri in the 54th minute and a Viktor Gyökeres penalty in the 69th minute. However, Joane Gadou scored in the 58th minute to restore Dortmund's two-goal advantage. Despite the loss, Arsenal won the post-match penalty shootout 5-4.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed dissatisfaction with his team's defensive lapses, noting that the squad is still incomplete due to injuries to key players like William Saliba and Jurrien Timber. Dortmund coach Niko Kovač praised the technical ability of Karetsas, though he noted the youngster still requires physical conditioning. The match also featured the unveiling of Arsenal's new signing, Bruno Guimarães.
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Arsenal · Arsenal FC · Arsenal Football Club · Borussia Dortmund · Darmstadt 98 · Emirates Stadium · Holstein Kiel · Konstantinos Karetsas · Mikel Arteta · Niko Kovac
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The DLRG advises bystanders to follow a specific safety protocol when witnessing a water emergency.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The June death toll is the highest since the heat‑summer of 2003.
- [● 6 SOURCES] At least 101 people drowned in Germany in June 2026.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Seventy‑five drowning deaths occurred among people aged 11‑30, compared with 49 in the previous year.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Around 90% of fatal drownings occur in freely accessible inland waters such as lakes and rivers.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Christos Tzolis won a penalty for Arsenal. gipedo.politis.com.cy
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gyökeres scored from the penalty kick in the 69th minute. gipedo.politis.com.cy
- [DISPUTED] Konstantinos Karetsas scored for Borussia Dortmund in the 29th minute. gipedo.politis.com.cy
- [DISPUTED] Gadou scored to extend Dortmund's lead to 3-1.