Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Wolfsberger AC 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Wolfsberger AC
Wolfsberger AC
0–1
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Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Jul 30, 2015

Borussia Dortmund edged out Wolfsberger AC 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League, thanks to an early goal from J. Hofmann. The German side demonstrated their superiority throughout the match, effectively holding off the Austrian club's attempts to level the score. Despite a yellow card for J. Weigl, Dortmund maintained their composure and secured the win with key substitutions that kept pressure on Wolfsberger AC.

Key Facts

  • • J. Hofmann scored the only goal for Borussia Dortmund in the 14th minute.
  • • Borussia Dortmund received two yellow cards: one to J. Weigl and one to M. Hummels.
  • • Wolfsberger AC's Thomas Zundel was shown a yellow card.
  • • Borussia Dortmund made three substitutions: S. Kagawa for J. Hofmann, G. Castro for J. Weigl, and K. Kampl for M. Reus.

Lineups

Wolfsberger AC

Starting XI

  • 31 A. Kofler (G)
  • 25 J. Standfest (D)
  • 4 S. Palla (D)
  • 28 T. Zündel (M)
  • 26 M. Sollbauer (D)
  • 18 M. Berger (D)
  • 16 B. Hüttenbrenner (D)
  • 22 M. Seidl (M)
  • 19 R. Putsche (M)
  • 24 C. Wernitznig (M)
  • 8 Silvio (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 T. Trdina
  • 11 Jacobo
  • 23 P. Tschernegg
  • 1 C. Dobnik
  • 3 C. Kobleder
  • 7 D. Baldauf
  • 10 P. Zulj

Borussia Dortmund

Starting XI

  • 38 R. Bürki (G)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 26 Ł. Piszczek (D)
  • 25 S. Papastathopoulos (D)
  • 29 M. Schmelzer (D)
  • 10 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
  • 8 I. Gündogan (M)
  • 7 J. Hofmann (M)
  • 33 J. Weigl (M)
  • 17 P. Aubameyang (F)
  • 11 M. Reus (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Kagawa
  • 27 G. Castro
  • 44 K. Kampl
  • 1 R. Weidenfeller
  • 6 S. Bender
  • 28 M. Ginter
  • 35 P. Stenzel

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    14' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hofmann
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    45' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weigl
  3. Wolfsberger AC
    47' Wolfsberger AC Card · Yellow Card
    Thomas Zundel
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    66' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hofmann · On: S. Kagawa
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    66' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Weigl · On: G. Castro
  6. Wolfsberger AC
    70' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Putsche · On: T. Trdina
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    80' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Reus · On: K. Kampl
  8. Wolfsberger AC
    81' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Christopher Wernitznig · On: Jacobo
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    90' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hummels
  10. Wolfsberger AC
    90' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Standfest · On: P. Tschernegg

Match Stats

Stat Wolfsberger AC Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 20 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 7
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 4 7
Corners 3 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Hofmann in the 14th minute set the tone for the match, giving Borussia Dortmund a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Substitutions made by Dortmund, especially bringing on S. Kagawa and G. Castro, helped maintain their momentum and control over the game.