Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund Draw in Pre-Season Friendly

Burstow's Late Goal Earns Pochettino Unbeaten Start

Match Summary

Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on August 2, 2023. The game was played in front of a crowd of over 25,000 fans and was the first match in charge for Chelsea's new manager, Mauricio Pochettino.

Dortmund took the lead in the 80th minute through Marius Wolf, but Chelsea fought back to earn a draw thanks to a late goal from Mason Burstow. The result means that Pochettino has now gone unbeaten in his first three games in charge of Chelsea.

Match Highlights

The game started at a fast pace, with both teams creating chances early on. Chelsea had the better of the first half, but they were unable to find the back of the net. Dortmund were more dangerous in the second half, and they eventually took the lead through Wolf.

Chelsea pushed for an equalizer, and they were rewarded in the 89th minute when Burstow scored from close range. The goal sparked wild celebrations on the Chelsea bench, and it was a fitting way for Pochettino to end his first pre-season in charge.

Conclusion

The draw was a fair result, and it was a positive performance from Chelsea. They showed good character to come back from behind and earn a draw, and they will be hoping to build on this performance in the season ahead.