Borussia Dortmund U23 fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Dutch second-division side Vitesse Arnhem in a friendly match on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
The German team controlled possession early and maintained an active rhythm throughout the game.
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Vitesse Arnhem, managed by German coach Ruediger Rehm, posed a constant threat with quick counter-attacking transitions.
Former regional league forward Eduard Probst scored the decisive goal after capitalizing on one of those fast breaks.
Dortmund U23 had several opportunities to equalize but failed to convert, resulting in the narrow loss.
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Despite the result, Borussia Dortmund U23 manager Daniel Rios expressed satisfaction with his team's performance.
"It was a good test against a second-division team.
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Unfortunately, we didn't reward ourselves despite having chances – but overall, very positive what the boys implemented in a short time," Rios said.
