HAMBURG, Germany – Borussia Dortmund surrendered a 3-1 lead in the ‍final four minutes, settling for ‌a 3-3 draw against St.⁢ Pauli in their Bundesliga opener⁣ on Saturday. The dramatic ‍match showcased⁢ both Dortmund’s attacking ⁤prowess and ‌St. Pauli’s resilient spirit.

St. Pauli secured the equalizer through an​ 86th-minute penalty converted by‍ Danel Sinani, followed by a⁢ stunning strike⁣ from captain ​Eric Smith just three minutes ⁤later, completing a remarkable comeback for ⁤the Hamburg club.

Dortmund initially took the lead in ⁤the 34th minute when Serhou Guirassy headed in a precise cross from‌ Marcel ‌Sabitzer. This‌ goal⁤ marked Guirassy’s 65th league goal in just 102 matches ‍- a feat only surpassed by five players in Bundesliga history.

Guirassy nearly doubled Dortmund’s advantage five minutes later, but St.​ Pauli goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj expertly saved his penalty attempt.

Vasilj continued ⁢his notable performance early in the second half,⁤ spectacularly‌ tipping a‌ powerful shot from Julian ‌Brandt over the bar. St.Pauli capitalized on the momentum,leveling the⁤ score in‌ the ‌50th minute with a well-timed glancing header ⁢from Andreas Hountondji,following a turnover by Dortmund’s Daniel Svensson near the box.

Dortmund regained the ⁢lead in the 67th ‍minute with a swift⁤ four-pass combination ⁤inside the ‌box, culminating in a ‍slightly deflected shot from Walter Anton ‍that ⁢beat Vasilj.

Julian Brandt appeared to⁢ seal the victory⁢ in the ⁢74th minute, expertly ⁣controlling a 30-meter cross⁣ from Pascal‍ Gross with a single touch and drilling the ball into the net⁣ for Dortmund’s⁤ third goal. However, St. Pauli refused to concede, reducing the deficit with Sinani’s late penalty, which also resulted in a⁤ straight ‌red card for Dortmund’s Filippo Mane, adding ⁢a layer of late-game ⁤drama.

The comeback was completed ⁣in the 77th minute when Smith powerfully struck the equalizer from the⁢ edge of the box.

Elsewhere in the ‌Bundesliga, defending champions Bayern Munich began their season with a dominant 6-0 victory over RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, last season’s​ runners-up,⁤ Bayer Leverkusen, suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Hoffenheim.

Looking Ahead: Bundesliga Season outlook

The opening weekend of the Bundesliga⁤ has already⁢ delivered excitement and surprises. Dortmund’s draw highlights the increased⁤ competitiveness⁢ of the ⁢league, while Bayern⁢ Munich’s emphatic win reinforces ⁣their status as favorites. expect a season filled with thrilling matches and‌ unpredictable results as teams battle for the championship title and⁣ European qualification.

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