3 – 3
“Andrej Kramaric broke the deadlock early, putting Hoffenheim ahead with a composed finish to set the tone for an end-to-end first half.”
Pivotal“Kramaric doubled Hoffenheim's advantage just four minutes into the second half to make it 3-1, appearing to put the hosts out of sight — only to immediately pick up a yellow card in the same passage of play.”
Pivotal“Substitute Tiago Tomás, on the pitch for just four minutes, headed home to complete Stuttgart's remarkable comeback and snatch a 3-3 draw that Hoffenheim will feel they should never have allowed.”
Pivotal
TSG Hoffenheim
VfB Stuttgart
Outstanding performance
TSG Hoffenheim•MidfielderTSG Hoffenheim looked to have wrapped up three points in ruthless fashion, with Andrej Kramaric's brace either side of a Bazoumana Touré strike establishing a 3-1 lead that seemed unassailable at the break. Hoffenheim were the more dangerous side throughout, registering 22 shots and 44 dangerous attacks to Stuttgart's 14 and 26 respectively, and their directness in the final third was a constant threat. However, the second half told a very different story. Stuttgart's double substitution on 55 minutes — Ermedin Demirovic among those introduced — immediately paid dividends when the striker pulled one back nine minutes later, and the dismissal of Atakan Karazor for a foul on 69 minutes, which reduced Hoffenheim to ten men, swung the momentum decisively. Tiago Tomás, introduced in the 86th minute, completed the stunning comeback in the 90th, denying Hoffenheim what would have been a crucial three points in their battle to avoid the relegation zone — Hoffenheim's league position makes every dropped point costly, while Stuttgart will take considerable encouragement from their resilience despite the depleted second half.
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Tiago Tomas attempts a header but misses the shot.
Max Moerstedt takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Deniz Undav takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Kevin Akpoguma is on, and Wouter Burger is off.
Muhammed Damar is on, and Andrej Kramaric is off.
Alexander Prass comes on for Fisnik Asllani.
Bazoumana Toure takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Tiago Tomas comes on for Jamie Leweling.
Bazoumana Toure takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Ozan KabakYellow CardOzan Kabak receives a yellow card.
Max Moerstedt is on, and Tim Lemperle is off.
Andrej Kramaric takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Angelo Stiller takes a header, but it misses the target.
Jamie Leweling's left-footed shot is blocked.
Wouter Burger's left-footed shot is saved.
Tim Lemperle takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Lorenz Assignon is on, and Bilal El Khannouss is off.
Albian Hajdari takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
Atakan KarazorRed CardAtakan Karazor receives a red card.
BernardoYellow CardYellow card issued to Bernardo Fernandes da Silva Junior.
Ermedin DemirovicErmedin Demirovic takes a left-footed shot and scores.
Bazoumana Toure has a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Leon Avdullahu takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Vladimir Coufal takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Bilal El Khannouss receives a yellow card.
Bilal El Khannouss takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jamie Leweling's left-footed shot is blocked.
Ermedin Demirovic comes on for Josha Vagnoman.
Tim Lemperle takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
Maximilian Mittelstadt replaces Julian Chabot.
Chris Fuhrich takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Andrej KramaricAndrej Kramaric scores with a right-footed shot.
Andrej KramaricYellow CardAndrej Kramaric receives a yellow card.
Fisnik Asllani takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Bilal El Khannouss takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Wouter Burger takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Tim Lemperle takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Bazoumana Toure attempts a header but misses the shot.
Bernardo Fernandes da Silva Junior takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Ozan Kabak takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Deniz Undav attempts a header but misses the shot.
Bazoumana TouréBazoumana Toure takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Bazoumana Toure takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Bazoumana TouréGoal! Bazoumana Toure scores, making it 2-1.
Chris FührichChris Fuhrich takes a left-footed shot and scores.
Chris FührichGoal! Chris Fuhrich scores, making it 1-1.
Andrej Kramaric takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Chris Fuhrich takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Andrej KramaricAndrej Kramaric scores with a right-footed shot.
Fisnik Asllani takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Andrej KramaricGoal! Andrej Kramaric scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Fisnik Asllani.
Two evenly matched Bundesliga rivals collide at PreZero Arena with identical points totals and European dreams on the line. Hoffenheim and Stuttgart, separated only by goal difference in 5th and 4th respectively, meet in a regional derby where three points could be the difference between Champions League football and Europa League consolation come season's end.
