Match report

FC St. Pauli Stuns Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in DFB Pokal

FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli
2–1
FT
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Jan 18, 2022

In a surprising turn of events, FC St. Pauli stunned Borussia Dortmund with a 2-1 victory in the DFB Pokal match on January 18, 2022. This victory was a testament to St. Pauli's determination and tactical acumen, despite facing a formidable opponent in Dortmund. The match saw key moments from both sides, with goals from E. Amenyido and A. Witsel (own goal) for St. Pauli, and E. Haaland scoring from the penalty spot for Dortmund.

Key Facts

  • • FC St. Pauli secured the win with a 2-1 scoreline.
  • • E. Amenyido scored the opening goal for FC St. Pauli in the 4th minute.
  • • A. Witsel scored an own goal for Borussia Dortmund in the 40th minute, increasing St. Pauli's lead.
  • • E. Haaland scored a penalty for Borussia Dortmund in the 58th minute to reduce the deficit.

Lineups

FC St. Pauli

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Smarsch (G)
  • 3 J. Lawrence (D)
  • 23 L. Paqarada (D)
  • 2 S. Ohlsson (D)
  • 18 J. Medić (D)
  • 7 J. Irvine (M)
  • 30 M. Hartel (M)
  • 8 E. Smith (M)
  • 20 F. Becker (M)
  • 9 G. Burgstaller (F)
  • 27 E. Amenyido (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Dittgen
  • 19 L. Zander
  • 16 S. Makienok
  • 4 P. Ziereis
  • 22 N. Vasilj
  • 21 L. Ritzka
  • 13 L. Daschner
  • 10 C. Buchtmann
  • 26 R. Benatelli

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 24 T. Meunier (D)
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
  • 16 M. Akanji (D)
  • 28 A. Witsel (M)
  • 10 T. Hazard (F)
  • 19 J. Brandt (M)
  • 22 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 11 M. Reus (F)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 D. Malen
  • 5 D. Zagadou
  • 18 Y. Moukoko
  • 34 M. Pongracic
  • 20 Reinier
  • 35 M. Hitz
  • 14 N. Schulz
  • 27 S. Tigges
  • 39 M. Wolf

Timeline

  1. FC St. Pauli
    4' FC St. Pauli Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Amenyido · Assist: M. Hartel
  2. FC St. Pauli
    40' FC St. Pauli Goal · Own Goal
    A. Witsel
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    57' Borussia Dortmund Var · Penalty awarded
    M. Hummels
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    58' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Penalty
    E. Haaland
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    65' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Hazard · On: D. Malen
  6. FC St. Pauli
    74' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Amenyido · On: M. Dittgen
  7. FC St. Pauli
    75' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Ohlsson · On: Luca Zander
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    76' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Akanji · On: D. Zagadou
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    90' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Witsel · On: Y. Moukoko

Match Stats

Stat FC St. Pauli Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 69% 88%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 14
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 340 757
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 2 6
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 233 666
Shots Inside Box 6 11
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by E. Amenyido in the 4th minute set the tone for FC St. Pauli, giving them an early psychological advantage.
  • ▸ The own goal by A. Witsel in the 40th minute further solidified FC St. Pauli's lead and put pressure on Borussia Dortmund.