Sebastian Kehl gave Dortmund the lead in the 15th minute but goals to Hanno Balitsch and Marek Mintal put Nuremburg in front at the break.

Polish winger Jakub Blaszczykowski brought Dortmund level in the 62nd minute before Sebastian Polter and Mike Frantz wrapped up Nuremburg's victory.

In South Africa, Manchester United had Bebe to thank as they snatched a 1-1 draw against Ajax Cape Town.

Alcardo van Graan looked to have secured a famous win for the home side when he scored in the 87th minute but Bebe saved United from an embarrassing defeat, scoring three minutes later.

In other matches involving English Premier League clubs, Swansea gave new manager Michael Laudrup a big win, thrashing Port Talbot 5-0, while Everton drew 1-1 with Motherwell, West Ham defeated Colchester 2-1 and Fulham drew 2-2 with Kaiserslautern.

Elsewhere, Feyenoord Rotterdam thumped FC Dordrecht 5-1 and Moenchengladbach were held 2-2 at home by Birmingham City.

In the Polish Masters tournament in Wroclaw, PSV defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 and Benfica swept aside hosts Slask Wroclaw 4-2.