In a thrilling Bundesliga matchup, Borussia Dortmund overcame the odds of playing with ten men to secure a 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim. The win temporarily propelled BVB to the top of the league standings, showcasing their resilience and skill on the pitch.
Right from the kickoff, BVB took control of the game and nearly opened the scoring within the first 15 minutes as Donyell Malen’s shot forced Hoffenheim’s goalkeeper, Oliver Baumann, into action.
However, Baumann’s luck took a turn for the worse just three minutes later when Julian Brandt dispossessed John Anthony Brooks, enabling Niclas Fullkrug to score his first goal in the Borussia Dortmund jersey.
Despite Dortmund’s dominance, Hoffenheim unexpectedly leveled the score. Andrej Kramaric converted a penalty after a foul, making it 1-1 in the 25th minute.
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Dortmund, undeterred, reclaimed the lead just before half-time. Baumann couldn’t handle a free-kick properly, allowing Marco Reus to capitalize on the mistake and score from close range.
After half-time, Hoffenheim came out strongly, dominating possession. However, Grischa Promel missed a golden opportunity to equalize when faced with only Dortmund’s goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to beat. Additionally, Robert Skov’s dangerous free-kick attempt hit the woodwork.
Hoffenheim gained momentum, while Dortmund had to continue with ten players from the 71st minute after Ramy Bensebaini received his second yellow card and was sent off.
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Despite having a numerical disadvantage, Dortmund sealed the game’s fate in the final moments when Julian Ryerson concluded a solo run, securing a 3-1 away win.
Dortmund’s coach, Edin Terzic, commented on the victory, saying, “A very important win for us. We started the game well but then made too many mistakes. It took too long to recover after the penalty. Hoffenheim had two big chances in the second half, which we didn’t like. After the dismissal, it was a different game. We scored and secured the win despite being outnumbered.”
Hoffenheim’s coach, Pellegrino Matarazzo, expressed his disappointment, stating, “An unnecessary defeat. We didn’t defend well. The first half wasn’t good overall. We performed better in the second half. We had several chances and should have at least equalized.”
