Serhou Guirassy, a 28-year-old Guinean striker, is making a significant impact in the Bundesliga during his first season with Borussia Dortmund. With 12 goals in 9 official matches so far, Guirassy scored the decisive goal in the 2-1 victory over St. Pauli, highlighting his growing importance to the team.
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The Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy is proving to be one of the standout players of the German League this season.
His contributions for Borussia Dortmund have been pivotal, and Friday’s 2-1 win over St. Pauli is yet another example of his rising form. Guirassy, who continues to build on his stellar performances from last season, scored the decisive goal late in the match, giving Dortmund a crucial victory in the seventh round of the Bundesliga.
This win comes at a vital time for Dortmund, as they are preparing to face Real Madrid in a high-stakes Champions League match in just a few days. The victory allows Dortmund to climb, at least temporarily, to fourth place in the league standings with 13 points. The team now sits just behind Bayern Munich (14 points), RB Leipzig (14), and Eintracht Frankfurt (13), all of whom have played one game less. It was a much-needed win to keep pace with their closest rivals as the Bundesliga season heats up.
Guirassy’s winning goal came in the 83rd minute, a moment of brilliance from the 28-year-old Guinean forward. He expertly met a well-delivered cross from Gittens with a powerful header, leaving the St. Pauli defense and goalkeeper with no chance. The goal was a product of a fast-paced counterattack, initiated by Gittens, who made an explosive run down the wing before delivering a pinpoint cross to Guirassy in the box. The forward’s timing and precision in the air have become hallmarks of his play this season, and Friday's goal only added to his growing reputation.
This was Guirassy's 12th goal in just nine official matches this season, a tally that includes both club and international appearances. His consistency in front of goal has been a huge asset for Dortmund, who have had to rely on his firepower to secure important results. Guirassy's form is reminiscent of his incredible scoring run last season, where he netted 30 goals in 30 matches for Stuttgart. His transition to Dortmund has been seamless, and he has quickly become one of the team’s most reliable players.
Earlier in the match, it was Ramy Bensebaini, the Algerian full-back, who opened the scoring for Dortmund in the 43rd minute. His goal, a well-taken finish from inside the box, gave the home side a much-needed boost before halftime. Dortmund controlled much of the first half, but St. Pauli's resilience and organization kept them from running away with the game.
However, the match took a dramatic turn in the second half when St. Pauli equalized in the 78th minute through Swedish midfielder Eric Smith. Smith’s goal, a well-placed shot following a set-piece situation, stunned the home crowd and threatened to derail Dortmund’s hopes of securing all three points. The equalizer injected new energy into St. Pauli, who began pushing for a potential winning goal.
But just when it seemed like Dortmund might drop valuable points, Guirassy stepped up in the final moments. His late goal secured the victory and allowed Dortmund to breathe a sigh of relief. The win not only keeps them within touching distance of the Bundesliga’s top three but also provides a confidence boost ahead of their crucial Champions League clash.
For Dortmund coach Edin Terzić, the performance was a testament to the team’s ability to dig deep and find solutions in difficult situations. "It wasn’t an easy game. St. Pauli made it tough for us, but the players showed character, and Serhou once again came up with the big moment when we needed it most," Terzić said after the match.
As the Bundesliga season progresses, all eyes will be on Guirassy and Dortmund to see if they can maintain this momentum. The striker’s form has drawn attention from across Europe, with many now considering him one of the most in-form forwards in the game. His partnership with Dortmund's other attacking players, including the young talents like Gittens, could prove decisive as they push for both domestic and European success.
In the meantime, Dortmund fans will be hoping that Guirassy’s scoring streak continues, especially with the looming showdown against Real Madrid, where the stakes will be even higher.
Updated: 11:54, 19 Oct 2024
