Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 in DFB Pokal Clash

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
2–1
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Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Oct 30, 2019

Borussia Dortmund overcame a strong challenge from Borussia Mönchengladbach to secure a 2-1 victory in the DFB Pokal clash. The game saw quick shifts in momentum, with Mönchengladbach's Marcus Thuram opening the scoring before J. Brandt's brace sealed the win for Dortmund. The match featured key substitutions and cautions, but it was Brandt's composure that stood out, securing the win for Dortmund in a competitive match.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • • J. Brandt scored both goals for Dortmund
  • • Marcus Thuram opened the scoring for Mönchengladbach
  • • Nico Schulz received a yellow card for Dortmund
  • • Denis Zakaria and Florian Neuhaus were cautioned for Mönchengladbach
  • • Substitutions were made at critical moments, including J. Brandt's brace

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Hitz (G)
  • 26 Ł. Piszczek (D)
  • 16 M. Akanji (D)
  • 2 D. Zagadou (D)
  • 28 A. Witsel (M)
  • 14 N. Schulz (D)
  • 33 J. Weigl (M)
  • 7 J. Sancho (F)
  • 23 T. Hazard (F)
  • 19 J. Brandt (M)
  • 34 J. Bruun Larsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 A. Hakimi
  • 10 M. Götze
  • 8 M. Dahoud
  • 9 Paco Alcácer
  • 6 T. Delaney
  • 18 L. Balerdi
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro
  • 22 Mate Morey
  • 40 E. Oelschlägel

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 18 S. Lainer (M)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 25 R. Bensebaini (M)
  • 15 L. Beyer (D)
  • 13 L. Stindl (F)
  • 23 J. Hofmann (M)
  • 22 L. Bénes (M)
  • 32 F. Neuhaus (M)
  • 8 D. Zakaria (D)
  • 10 M. Thuram (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 O. Wendt
  • 7 P. Herrmann
  • 44 C. Makridis
  • 28 M. Ginter
  • 16 I. Traoré
  • 31 M. Grün
  • 34 C. Noß
  • 5 T. Strobl
  • 40 A. Poulsen

Timeline

  1. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    30' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bensebaini · On: O. Wendt
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    63' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Bruun Larsen · On: Achraf Hakimi
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    69' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    N. Schulz
  4. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    71' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    Marcus Thuram · Assist: O. Wendt
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    77' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brandt · Assist: Ł. Piszczek
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    78' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Schulz · On: M. Gotze
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    80' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brandt · Assist: T. Hazard
  8. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    81' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Bénes · On: P. Herrmann
  9. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    83' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    Denis Zakaria
  10. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    87' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hofmann · On: C. Makridis
  11. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    90' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    F. Neuhaus

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund Borussia Mönchengladbach
Fouls 5 6
Pass Accuracy 84% 82%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 556 509
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 469 418
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marcus Thuram's goal for Mönchengladbach at the 71st minute provided a brief lead
  • ▸ J. Brandt's first goal for Dortmund at the 77th minute equalized the score
  • ▸ Brandt's second goal in the 80th minute secured the victory for Dortmund, cementing their momentum