Match report

VfB Stuttgart Stuns Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in DFB Pokal

VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
2–0
FT
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Dec 6, 2023

VfB Stuttgart stunned the visiting Borussia Dortmund side with a decisive 2-0 victory in the DFB Pokal. The hosts capitalized on several key moments, including goals from S. Guirassy and Silas, to secure their place in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • VfB Stuttgart defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the DFB Pokal.
  • • S. Guirassy scored for VfB Stuttgart at minute 54.
  • • Silas added a second goal for VfB Stuttgart at minute 77.
  • • Borussia Dortmund had a goal by J. Gittens cancelled due to VAR at minute 62.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nübel (G)
  • 4 J. Vagnoman (D)
  • 2 W. Anton (D)
  • 23 D. Zagadou (D)
  • 7 M. Mittelstädt (D)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 8 E. Millot (M)
  • 27 C. Führich (M)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)
  • 26 D. Undav (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 A. Rouault
  • 14 S. Katompa Mvumpa
  • 20 L. Stergiou
  • 18 J. Leweling
  • 10 Jeong Woo-Yeong
  • 17 G. Haraguchi
  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 22 T. Kastanaras
  • 15 P. Stenzel

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 23 E. Can (D)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 17 M. Wolf (M)
  • 6 S. Özcan (M)
  • 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 26 J. Ryerson (M)
  • 27 K. Adeyemi (F)
  • 18 Y. Moukoko (F)
  • 43 J. Bynoe-Gittens (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 N. Füllkrug
  • 19 J. Brandt
  • 5 R. Bensebaïni
  • 21 D. Malen
  • 11 M. Reus
  • 47 A. Papadopoulos
  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 24 T. Meunier
  • 42 H. Blank

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    24' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Moukoko · On: Niclas Füllkrug
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Sabitzer · On: J. Brandt
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Wolf · On: R. Bensebaini
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    54' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Guirassy · Assist: E. Millot
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    62' Borussia Dortmund Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Gittens
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    64' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Waldemar Anton

    Foul

  7. Borussia Dortmund
    67' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    R. Bensebaini

    Foul

  8. VfB Stuttgart
    71' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Undav · On: A. Rouault
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    71' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Fuhrich · On: Silas
  10. Borussia Dortmund
    71' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gittens · On: D. Malen
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    Silas · Assist: Maximilian Mittelstädt
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    78' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Ozcan · On: M. Reus
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    81' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Vagnoman · On: L. Stergiou
  14. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+2 VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    A. Karazor

    Foul

  15. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+3 VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Guirassy · On: J. Leweling
  16. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+3 VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Millot · On: Jeong Woo-Yeong

Match Stats

Stat VfB Stuttgart Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 18 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 79%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 11
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 495 411
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 422 326
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ VfB Stuttgart's early goal from S. Guirassy in the 54th minute broke down Borussia Dortmund's defensive resolve.
  • ▸ The second goal by Silas at the 77th minute sealed VfB Stuttgart's victory and effectively ended any hopes of a comeback for Borussia Dortmund.