Serhou Guirassy has fired Borussia Dortmund into the second round of the German Cup with a 1-0 win at nearby Rot-Weiss Essen

Serhou Guirassy's decisive goal carried Borussia Dortmund into the German Cup's second round with a 1-0 win over Rot-Weiss Essen. Despite challenges, including injuries and a late foul on Yan Couto, Dortmund persevered.

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 79th minute when Ramy Bensebaini's precise pass found Guirassy, who turned sharply and fired a low shot past Golz to secure a 1-0 lead. Essen pushed for a late equaliser, with Tom Moustari testing Kobel from distance in stoppage time, but Dortmund held firm to advance to the second round.