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Borussia Dortmund defeat Arsenal 3-2 to lift Emirates Cup

A preseason friendly at the Emirates Stadium ended 3-2 as Borussia Dortmund claimed the Emirates Cup; Sky Sports highlighted Christos Tzolis.

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Borussia Dortmund beat Arsenal 3-2 in a preseason friendly at the Emirates Stadium and lifted the Emirates Cup following the victory. Full-time reports confirm the 3-2 scoreline and that Dortmund took the trophy after the match.

Match details

The fixture was staged as a preseason friendly at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. The result stands as the final on the night and is reported in match summaries as a 3-2 win for Dortmund.

Standout performance

Sky Sports described Christos Tzolis as a standout player in the match, noting his strong showing during the friendly. The broadcaster’s coverage singled him out among Dortmund’s performers as the team collected the Emirates Cup.

Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund both used the occasion as part of their pre-season preparations, with Dortmund ultimately lifting the Emirates Cup at full time. Available reports focus on the final score, the location of the match, the presentation of the trophy to Dortmund, and the individual mention of Tzolis by Sky Sports as a notable performer.

Further details such as goal scorers, substitutions, or attendance figures were not included in the confirmed reports referenced here. The confirmed facts are limited to the final score, the friendly status of the match at the Emirates Stadium, Dortmund’s cup win, and Sky Sports’ assessment of Christos Tzolis.

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