Match report

Tottenham Defeats Borussia Dortmund 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
0–1
FT
Tottenham
Tottenham
Mar 5, 2019

Tottenham secured a vital away victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, thanks to a solitary goal from Harry Kane. Dortmund, known for their attacking prowess, struggled to find the back of the net despite putting pressure in the latter stages of the match. Tottenham's solid defensive display and clinical finishing from Kane were the key ingredients in securing the win.

Key Facts

  • • Tottenham defeated Borussia Dortmund with a final score of 1-0.
  • • Harry Kane scored the only goal of the match in the 48th minute.
  • • Moussa Sissoko provided the assist for Kane's goal.
  • • Dortmund made three substitutions: Guerreiro and Wolf replaced Pulisic and Larsen in the 62nd minute, and Reus came on for Delaney in the 74th minute.
  • • Tottenham also made three substitutions: Winks for Dier in the 55th minute, Son for Lamela in the 71st minute, and Eriksen for Rose in the 83rd minute.

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Bürki (G)
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
  • 4 A. Diallo (D)
  • 16 M. Akanji (D)
  • 28 A. Witsel (M)
  • 10 M. Götze (M)
  • 33 J. Weigl (M)
  • 7 J. Sancho (M)
  • 11 M. Reus (M)
  • 9 Paco Alcácer (F)
  • 27 M. Wolf (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 C. Pulisic
  • 34 J. Bruun Larsen
  • 6 T. Delaney
  • 2 D. Zagadou
  • 5 A. Hakimi
  • 29 M. Schmelzer
  • 35 M. Hitz

Tottenham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 5 J. Vertonghen (D)
  • 4 T. Alderweireld (D)
  • 24 S. Aurier (D)
  • 33 B. Davies (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 17 M. Sissoko (M)
  • 23 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 8 H. Winks (M)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (M)
  • 10 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 E. Dier
  • 11 E. Lamela
  • 3 D. Rose
  • 12 V. Wanyama
  • 18 Llorente
  • 22 P. Gazzaniga
  • 27 Lucas Moura

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    48' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: M. Sissoko
  2. Tottenham
    55' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Winks · On: Eric Dier
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    62' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Guerreiro · On: C. Pulisic
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    62' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Wolf · On: J. Bruun Larsen
  5. Tottenham
    71' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Heung-Min Son · On: É. Lamela
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    74' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Reus · On: Thomas Delaney
  7. Tottenham
    83' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: Danny Rose

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund Tottenham
Fouls 4 3
Pass Accuracy 90% 83%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 5
Corners 10 5
Total Passes 761 426
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 7 1
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 688 352
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 0 7
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in Tottenham's favor when Harry Kane scored in the 48th minute, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Tottenham's substitutions, particularly bringing on Heung-Min Son and Christian Eriksen, helped solidify their defensive structure and maintain the lead.