Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Hertha BSC 2-1 in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
2–1
FT
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
May 14, 2022

Borussia Dortmund secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Hertha BSC in a tense Bundesliga clash. The match saw early momentum for Hertha BSC with a penalty goal by I. Belfodil, but Dortmund rallied back with a penalty from Erling Haaland and a late goal from Youssoufa Moukoko to clinch the win.

Key Facts

  • • Hertha BSC took the early lead through a penalty goal by I. Belfodil at 18 minutes
  • • Erling Haaland equalized for Borussia Dortmund with a penalty at 68 minutes
  • • Youssoufa Moukoko scored the winning goal for Dortmund at 84 minutes
  • • Dortmund secured a crucial win in the Bundesliga
  • • Hertha BSC made several substitutions but couldn't hold onto their lead

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 38 R. Bürki (G)
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro (M)
  • 16 M. Akanji (D)
  • 5 D. Zagadou (D)
  • 28 A. Witsel (M)
  • 23 E. Can (D)
  • 19 J. Brandt (F)
  • 39 M. Wolf (M)
  • 22 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 11 M. Reus (F)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 43 J. Bynoe-Gittens
  • 34 M. Pongracic
  • 18 Y. Moukoko
  • 20 Reinier
  • 25 L. Unbehaun
  • 24 T. Meunier
  • 30 F. Passlack
  • 44 I. Pherai
  • 14 N. Schulz

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 37 M. Lotka (G)
  • 2 P. Pekarík (D)
  • 21 M. Plattenhardt (D)
  • 4 D. Boyata (D)
  • 20 M. Kempf (D)
  • 17 M. Mittelstädt (M)
  • 8 S. Serdar (M)
  • 29 L. Tousart (M)
  • 18 S. Ascacíbar (M)
  • 10 J. Ekkelenkamp (M)
  • 14 I. Belfodil (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Richter
  • 6 V. Darida
  • 3 F. Bjørkan
  • 27 K. Boateng
  • 19 S. Jovetić
  • 11 M. Maolida
  • 41 J. Dirkner
  • 32 O. Christensen
  • 49 C. Atemona

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    17' Hertha BSC Var · Penalty awarded
    Maximilian Mittelstädt
  2. Hertha BSC
    18' Hertha BSC Goal · Penalty
    I. Belfodil
  3. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ekkelenkamp · On: M. Richter
  4. Hertha BSC
    56' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Serdar · On: V. Darida
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    65' Borussia Dortmund Var · Penalty awarded
    R. Guerreiro
  6. Hertha BSC
    65' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Maximilian Mittelstädt · On: F. Bjorkan
  7. Hertha BSC
    66' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ascacíbar
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    68' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Penalty
    E. Haaland
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    82' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Zagadou · On: Marin Pongračić
  10. Borussia Dortmund
    83' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Witsel · On: Y. Moukoko
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    84' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Moukoko · Assist: Jude Bellingham
  12. Hertha BSC
    88' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Bjorkan · On: K. Boateng
  13. Hertha BSC
    88' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Ascacíbar · On: S. Jovetić
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+1 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Haaland · On: Reinier

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund Hertha BSC
Fouls 9 16
Pass Accuracy 86% 60%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 5
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 700 243
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 1
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 74% 26%
Accurate Passes 601 145
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hertha BSC capitalized on a VAR-assisted penalty to take an early lead, but Borussia Dortmund responded with their own penalty to level the score
  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted decisively when Youssoufa Moukoko scored the winning goal for Dortmund, ensuring the team's victory in the Bundesliga match