Match report

Hoffenheim Defeats Dortmund 3-1 in Bundesliga Clash

1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
3–1
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Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
May 12, 2018

In a thrilling Bundesliga encounter, 1899 Hoffenheim stunned Borussia Dortmund with a 3-1 victory, thanks to goals from Kramaric, Szalai, and Kadeřábek. The home side demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen, overcoming Dortmund's challenge to secure an impressive win.

Key Facts

  • • 1899 Hoffenheim 3–1 Borussia Dortmund
  • • A. Kramaric scored the opening goal in the 26th minute
  • • M. Reus equalized for Dortmund in the 58th minute
  • • Á. Szalai and Pavel Kadeřábek scored for Hoffenheim in quick succession in the 63rd and 73rd minutes respectively
  • • Dortmund made two substitutions, bringing on Schürrle and Weidenfeller

Lineups

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 22 K. Vogt (D)
  • 4 E. Bičakčić (D)
  • 3 P. Kadeřábek (M)
  • 25 K. Akpoguma (D)
  • 17 S. Zuber (M)
  • 16 N. Schulz (M)
  • 11 F. Grillitsch (M)
  • 28 Á. Szalai (F)
  • 27 A. Kramarić (F)
  • 19 M. Uth (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 N. Amiri
  • 8 E. Polanski
  • 37 R. Hack
  • 20 R. Zulj
  • 24 J. Hoogma
  • 31 F. Passlack
  • 36 G. Kobel

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 38 R. Bürki (G)
  • 26 Ł. Piszczek (D)
  • 29 M. Schmelzer (D)
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
  • 16 M. Akanji (D)
  • 8 N. Şahin (M)
  • 21 A. Schürrle (M)
  • 33 J. Weigl (M)
  • 22 C. Pulisic (M)
  • 7 J. Sancho (F)
  • 11 M. Reus (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Kagawa
  • 1 R. Weidenfeller
  • 2 D. Zagadou
  • 10 M. Götze
  • 15 J. Toljan
  • 20 M. Philipp
  • 27 G. Castro

Timeline

  1. 1899 Hoffenheim
    26' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kramaric · Assist: M. Uth
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    58' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Reus · Assist: R. Guerreiro
  3. 1899 Hoffenheim
    63' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    Á. Szalai · Assist: A. Kramaric
  4. 1899 Hoffenheim
    65' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Zuber · On: Nadiem Amiri
  5. 1899 Hoffenheim
    73' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    Pavel Kadeřábek
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    74' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Schürrle · On: S. Kagawa
  7. 1899 Hoffenheim
    80' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kramaric · On: E. Polanski
  8. 1899 Hoffenheim
    88' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Uth · On: R. Hack
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+4 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Bürki · On: R. Weidenfeller

Match Stats

Stat 1899 Hoffenheim Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 5 7
Pass Accuracy 90% 90%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 499 573
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 9 4
Shots off Target 0 3
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 450 513
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kramaric's early goal in the 26th minute set the tone for Hoffenheim's dominant performance
  • ▸ Szalai and Kadeřábek's quick goals in the 63rd and 73rd minutes sealed Hoffenheim's victory, despite Reus' equalizer