On 17th August 2019, Marco Reus scored Borussia Dortmund’s third goal in their commanding 5-1 victory over FC Augsburg at Signal Iduna Park in the opening match of the 2019/20 Bundesliga season. Reus' goal was a key moment that further solidified Dortmund's dominance in the match, as they mounted a strong response after conceding an early goal.
Augsburg had initially taken a shock lead in the first minute through Florian Niederlechner, but Dortmund quickly equalised through Paco Alcácer. From then on, Dortmund controlled the game, with Jadon Sancho putting them ahead at 2-1.
In the 57th minute, Marco Reus made it 3-1, effectively putting the game out of Augsburg's reach. The goal came from a brilliant team move, showcasing Dortmund’s fluid and attacking style of play. After a quick interchange of passes, Jadon Sancho played a low cross into the box, and Reus was in the perfect position to slot the ball home from close range. His composed finish underlined his role as one of Dortmund's key leaders and attackers.
The goal was met with huge cheers from the home crowd at Signal Iduna Park, as it highlighted Dortmund's attacking strength and set the tone for their 2019/20 Bundesliga campaign. Reus’ strike was crucial in giving Dortmund breathing room and allowed them to continue playing with freedom, leading to more goals from Paco Alcácer and Julian Brandt later in the match.
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