Match report

Borussia Dortmund Stuns ODD Ballklubb 4-3 in Europa League

ODD Ballklubb
ODD Ballklubb
3–4
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Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Aug 20, 2015

In an electrifying UEFA Europa League match, Borussia Dortmund staged a remarkable comeback against ODD Ballklubb, defeating them 4-3 in a thrilling encounter. ODD Ballklubb took an early three-goal lead through goals from Jone Samuelsen, F. Nordkvelle, and E. Ruud in the first 22 minutes, stunning the visitors. However, Dortmund responded with four unanswered goals, scoring through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (2), Shinji Kagawa, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, to secure a hard-fought victory.

Key Facts

  • • ODD Ballklubb: 3 Goals (Jone Samuelsen, F. Nordkvelle, E. Ruud)
  • • Borussia Dortmund: 4 Goals (P. Aubameyang, S. Kagawa, Henrikh Mkhitaryan)
  • • Early lead by ODD Ballklubb with goals in the first 22 minutes
  • • Borussia Dortmund's comeback: 4 unanswered goals
  • • Key assists: S. Bender, M. Schmelzer, S. Kagawa

Lineups

ODD Ballklubb

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Rossbach (G)
  • 2 E. Ruud (D)
  • 21 S. Hagen (D)
  • 5 T. Grøgaard (D)
  • 4 V. Bergan (D)
  • 8 J. Samuelsen (M)
  • 14 F. Nordkvelle (M)
  • 20 F. Jensen (M)
  • 10 O. Occéan (F)
  • 26 C. Akabueze
  • 15 R. Zekhnini (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 O. Berg
  • 7 O. Halvorsen
  • 12 U. Flo
  • 3 A. Gashi
  • 18 J. Hurme
  • 19 E. Jonassen
  • 24 V. Myhra

Borussia Dortmund

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Weidenfeller (G)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 29 M. Schmelzer (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 6 S. Bender (D)
  • 23 S. Kagawa (M)
  • 10 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
  • 8 I. Gündogan (M)
  • 27 G. Castro (M)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 17 P. Aubameyang (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 S. Papastathopoulos
  • 20 A. Ramos
  • 33 J. Weigl
  • 4 N. Subotić
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 35 P. Stenzel
  • 38 R. Bürki

Timeline

  1. ODD Ballklubb
    2' ODD Ballklubb Goal · Normal Goal
    Jone Samuelsen · Assist: R. Zekhnini
  2. ODD Ballklubb
    20' ODD Ballklubb Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Nordkvelle · Assist: C. Akabueze
  3. ODD Ballklubb
    22' ODD Ballklubb Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Ruud
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    34' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang
  5. ODD Ballklubb
    42' ODD Ballklubb Card · Yellow Card
    F. Jensen
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Castro · On: S. Papastathopoulos
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    47' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kagawa · Assist: S. Bender
  8. ODD Ballklubb
    57' ODD Ballklubb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jone Samuelsen · On: O. Berg
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    63' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Kampl · On: A. Ramos
  10. ODD Ballklubb
    65' ODD Ballklubb subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Akabueze · On: Ole Jørgen Halvorsen
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    68' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Bender · On: J. Weigl
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    76' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: M. Schmelzer
  13. ODD Ballklubb
    77' ODD Ballklubb subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Occéan · On: U. Flo
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    85' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    Henrikh Mkhitaryan · Assist: S. Kagawa

Match Stats

Stat ODD Ballklubb Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 4 22
Corners 2 2
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 14
Shots off Target 0 8
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Borussia Dortmund's response began with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goal in the 34th minute, which ignited their comeback.
  • ▸ Shinji Kagawa's goal in the 47th minute gave Dortmund the momentum they needed to turn the game around.
  • ▸ Henrikh Mkhitaryan's late goal in the 85th minute sealed the victory for Borussia Dortmund, showcasing their resilience and determination.