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Gio Reyna Records Highlight Assist in First Start for Dortmund

American midfielder Gio Reyna quickly made his mark in his first start for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

In the 30th minute, Reyna set up a goal for Erling Haaland to give Dortmund a 1-0 lead over RB Leipzig in Bundesliga play. The assist was Reyna's first for Dortmund of the season.

Saturday's game was Reyna's first since Dortmund resumed play following stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic. Reyna, 17, was pegged to make the starting lineup sooner but was held out of Dortmund's previous two matches due to an injury suffered in warmups and illness.

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