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Iraq Stars League
08-27 02:00
3 - 0
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Al-Mina'a SC
Al Gharraf
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90′
3-0
A.Qassem
Assist: P.Flávio
89′
Rasool Fadhil Khadhem Al Hraishawi
F.Youssef
79′
A.Ahmed
73′
H.Salem
M. Saleh
66′
P.Flávio
H. Habbassi
66′
M.Dawood
Karrar Jaafar Gatea
65′
D.Hassan
A.Ghalib
46′
A.Hadhri
G.Mohamed
46′
M.Firmino
david atsam
Halftime 2-0
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M.Ali
M. Agbotcho
27′
A.Ghalib
T.Abiodoun
25′
G.Mohamed
22′
2-0
A.Ahmed
21′
david atsam
8′
1-0
Karrar Jaafar Gatea
Assist: H. Habbassi
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# Fulham U21 1-4 Borussia Dortmund II: German Visitors Run Riot in Premier League International Cup Borussia Dortmund II delivered a ruthless attacking display to thump Fulham's Under-21 side 4-1 in a one-sided Premier League International Cup encounter on August 27, 2026. The German second team proved far too strong, leaving Fulham's young Cottagers to reflect on a night to forget at Craven Cottage's training ground. ## Fulham's Fast Start Poses Early Questions The home side could hardly have dreamed of a better opening. Within the first ten minutes, Fulham pressed aggressively and won the ball high up the pitch. Striker Oliver Bennett found space at the edge of the box and drove a low shot beyond the Dortmund II goalkeeper to give the hosts an early lead. There was a brief sense that an upset might be on the cards. But the lead lasted only for a few minutes. Dortmund II, clearly shaken by falling behind, responded in the commanding way one would expect from a side with Bundesliga pedigree. Their equalizer came quickly when winger Lars Winter cut in from the left and curled a beautiful effort into the far top corner. Immediately, the momentum shifted, and Fulham were forced to chase the game. ## Dortmund II Click Into Top Gear Once level, Dortmund II were simply on another level. Their passing was sharp, their movement was clever, and their finishing was clinical. In the 33rd minute, midfielder Erik Fischer doubled the visitors' lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the area after a well-trained corner-kick routine. Fulham's defense seemed to part with alarming ease, and suddenly the home goal was under siege. The match was effectively ended before the break. Dortmund II added their third in first-half stoppage time when forward Yasin Tuncay latched onto a through-ball, rounded the keeper, and rolled the ball into an empty net. At 3-1 down, Fulham looked shell-shocked, and the wide-open scoreline was a fair reflection of the visitors' superiority. ## Second Half: Containment and a Fourth The second half was more of a controlled exercise for Dortmund II. They kept possession without urgency, happy to limit Fulham's chances and quietly search for more goals. The fourth arrived in the 67th minute. A slick counter-attack from their own half ended with substitute Jan Nowak finishing calmly to complete the rout. Fulham were never able to find a way back. Their efforts to press high only left gaps that Dortmund II exploited with ease. The home side created a few half-chances in the final twenty minutes, but the visitors' goalkeeper was rarely forced into a save. The final whistle came as a welcome relief for Fulham's players after an exhausting night. ## Standout Players **Yasin Tuncay** – The striker was a constant threat for Dortmund II. His goal, assist, and relentless pressing set the tone for the visitors' dominant display. **Lars Winter** – His brilliant equalizer effectively turned the match on its head and his direct running caused Fulham's right-back continuous problems. **Lukas Klein** – The Dortmund II captain patrolled the midfield with authority, breaking up play and launching attack after attack. ## Tactical Story: Pressing Game Backfires Fulham attempted to replicate the pressing style that has served their academy well in league play, but Dortmund II were far too comfortable playing through pressure. Their ability to circulate the ball out of tight spaces was the clearest difference between the two teams. Every time Fulham committed bodies forward, Dortmund II simply played around the press and created overloads in advanced areas. The result is a valuable lesson for Fulham's young players about the step-up in quality found in this international competition. For Dortmund II, this was a statement of intent that they are serious contenders for the Premier League International Cup trophy this season. ## Impact on the Competition This emphatic victory makes Dortmund II the early leading scorers in their Premier League International Cup group and sends a message to all other participating clubs. Fulham, meanwhile, will need to recover quickly. With only two games remaining to qualify for the knockout rounds, they simply cannot afford many more defensive lapses if they want to keep their campaign alive.

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The Al-Mina'a SC vs Al Gharraf fixture is part of the Iraq Stars League during the 2026-2027 season. Follow live scores, Iraq Stars League fixtures, match statistics, Iraq Stars League standings and Iraq Stars League match results for Al-Mina'a SC vs Al Gharraf on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Aug 26, 2026

Competition: Iraq Stars League

Country: Iraq

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