Borussia Dortmund beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0: Bynoe-Gittens the match-winner
Borussia Dortmund claimed a convincing 2-0 Bundesliga victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at Signal Iduna Park. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens was the standout performer for the hosts, netting both goals with assists from Pascal Groß and Ramy Bensebaini respectively.
Dortmund keep Frankfurt scoreless at home
In a home fixture that looked goalless for long stretches, Borussia Dortmund kept Eintracht Frankfurt completely at bay and ran out 2-0 winners. Signal Iduna Park hosted a Bundesliga contest that only came to life in the closing stages, but ultimately produced a clear winner.
Bynoe-Gittens settles the match in the final stages
The first half ended goalless, and it took until the 72nd minute for the deadlock to be broken. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens opened the scoring for the hosts, finishing off an assist from Pascal Groß. In stoppage time, the same Bynoe-Gittens added the second, this time set up by Ramy Bensebaini. The young forward crowned himself the undisputed match-winner of the evening.
Protest against Rheinmetall sponsorship deal overshadows opening fixture
The match was also marked by a notable development off the pitch. Dortmund supporters voiced their discontent over the club's controversial sponsorship deal with Rheinmetall, a weapons manufacturer based in Düsseldorf. Fans placed a mock tank outside the stadium, accompanied by a banner reading 'Our values rolled over by a tank'. The atmosphere inside was noticeably quieter than usual for a Bundesliga opener, a direct consequence of the ongoing protest.
Looking ahead: busy schedule for both clubs
Borussia Dortmund continue their league campaign with fixtures against Werder Bremen on 31 August, Heidenheim on 13 September, and an away trip to VfB Stuttgart on 22 September. Eintracht Frankfurt will face TSG Hoffenheim on 31 August, VfL Wolfsburg on 14 September, and welcome Borussia Mönchengladbach to their home ground on 21 September.
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Source: Sportmonks
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