In the early hours of September 28, 2024, Borussia Dortmund hosted Bochum in the 5th round of the Bundesliga. Dortmund came back from two goals down to beat Bochum 4-2, with Sergio Girassi scoring twice in a spectacular comeback at the Iduna Park.

Borussia Dortmund will be looking to bounce back from a 1-5 defeat to Stuttgart on Matchday 4, a defeat that has put head coach Nuri Sahin under a lot of scrutiny. Head coach Nuri Şahin made three changes to his starting lineup, bringing on Yan Couto, Emre Can and Jamie Gittens. Still searching for their first win of the season, Bochum traveled to Borussia Dortmund's home stadium, Signal Iduna Park, with history on their side. The visitors made two changes with Tim Oermann and Anthony Losilla replacing Erhan Mašović and Lukas Daschner.

Bochum started the game on a high note, making it difficult for Dortmund in the early stages. Matúš Bero broke the deadlock in the 16th minute and this aggressive attacking approach paid off. The midfielder played a clever two-on-one with Philipp Hofmann and fired a shot from inside the box that was parried away by Gregor Kobel. The 108.69 km/h goal shocked the home fans and gave Bochum a well-deserved lead. Dortmund had no time to recover and were two goals down after five minutes. Kobel made a mistake while trying to carry the ball past Myron Boadu, which allowed Dani de Wit to pounce and slot the ball into an empty net. Dortmund were stunned by Bochum's fantastic start which gave them a commanding advantage.

Despite the setback, Dortmund gradually found their rhythm. Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi began to pose a threat, with Brandt forcing Patrick Drewes to pounce off the ball and Adeyemi causing problems with his pace. The home side's persistence paid off just before half-time when Guirassy pulled a goal back. The striker leapt high to meet Brandt's cross and header past Drewis' ten fingers to give Dortmund hope at the break. The goal proved to be a crucial lifeline for the hosts as Girassi's ability to get to the ball high up the pitch and Brandt's vision provided a crucial lifeline.

After the break, Dortmund regrouped, took the initiative on the pitch and pushed Bochum back. Dortmund were awarded a penalty in the 62nd minute after Felix Passlack fouled Guirassy in the box. Kante stepped up and confidently slotted the penalty to equalize and set the stage for a thrilling final. The equalizer galvanized Dortmund and Shaheen's substitutions played an important role. Julien Duranville and Maximilian Beier came on to add fresh impetus to the attack, while Felix Nmecha came on to strengthen the midfield.

Dortmund's momentum had been solidified and once again Girassi stepped up to the plate. In the 75th minute, the striker scored after a great combination with Adeyemi to help Dortmund take the lead for the first time in the match. The goal was a great example of Girassi's prowess in goal and the way he worked with Adeyemi. Shocked by the reversal, Bochum struggled to regain their composure. Dortmund, sensing blood, scored their fourth goal in the 81st minute through Nmecha. The midfielder's long-range shot slipped past Drouin to seal the win for the hosts.

Girassi was the undisputed MVP of the match and his performance exemplified Dortmund's resilience and attacking prowess. His two goals were key in turning the game around, but it was his overall contribution that was the real highlight. Girassi's ability to hold the ball up in the game, work with his teammates, and be a constant threat in the box were key to Dortmund's comeback.

The next match (2024.10.02 03:00) will see Dortmund in the Champions League, where they will host Celtic, the reigning champions of the Scottish Premier League.