Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07

GermanyBundesligaRound 3
  • F. Silva 5'
  • F. Nmecha 80', 89'
Signal Iduna Park
H. Osmers
2026/2027

Match Report

Nmecha Brace Powers Dortmund Past Paderborn

Borussia Dortmund made light work of Paderborn at Signal Iduna Park, cruising to a 3-0 win built on a blistering start and a super-sub masterclass. The hosts never let their visitors settle, and the game's signature moment came late when substitute Felix Nmecha finished the rout with a stunning scissor-kick. Fabio Silva opened the scoring inside five minutes, latching onto a through ball from Serhou Guirassy to slot past the keeper. Paderborn pushed for a way back but never managed a shot on target all afternoon. The game was settled in the final ten minutes as Nmecha, introduced off the bench, cut inside to score in the 80th minute before capping his night with that acrobatic finish in the 89th. No cards or penalties disrupted the contest. The result extends Dortmund's winning run to three straight matches and underlines their early-season momentum, while Paderborn suffered a harsh reminder of the gap they face back in the top flight.

Match Events

31'
VARS. Guirassy(Goal disallowed – offside)
39'
L. Ulrich(Holding)
45+2'
VARS. Guirassy(Goal disallowed – offside)
66'
J. Bellingham(Rough play)

Player of the match

Standings

#TeamWDLGDPts
2Borussia Dortmund530+818
15SC Paderborn 07233-39

Statistics

55%Possession45%
14Shots10
8Shots on Target0
7Corners3
11Fouls7
3Offsides2
1Yellow Cards1
555Passes460
0Saves5
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