2 – 3
“Leon Avdullahu breaks the deadlock right before halftime, giving Hoffenheim a 1-0 lead they had been threatening for much of the first half.”
“Tim Lemperle doubles Hoffenheim's advantage early in the second half, seemingly putting the hosts in complete control.”
Pivotal“Fábio Silva, on just minutes after coming off the bench, pulls Dortmund level at 2-2, completing a stunning turnaround from two goals down.”
Pivotal“A free kick won by substitute Max Moerstedt leads to chaos in the box, with Albian Hajdari turning the ball into his own net to hand Dortmund a dramatic late lead.”
Pivotal
TSG Hoffenheim
Borussia Dortmund
Outstanding performance
Borussia Dortmund•AttackerHoffenheim controlled the game from start to finish, racking up 18 shots to Dortmund's 11 and dominating territory with 74 dangerous attacks against just 24, yet found themselves on the losing side. Leon Avdullahu and Tim Lemperle put the hosts 2-0 up inside the first hour, but Dortmund refused to fold, with Serhou Guirassy and substitute Fábio Silva dragging the visitors level by the 66th minute despite being outplayed for long stretches. The game swung on fine margins rather than sustained pressure - Dortmund managed only 4 shots on target all match but made them count, and it was a cruel late twist rather than open play that settled it, as Albian Hajdari turned a routine free-kick situation into an own goal in the 87th minute. For Hoffenheim, this will sting given their control of possession and chances created, while Dortmund's ability to grind out a win despite being second-best in almost every statistical category will be a big confidence boost for their title credentials.
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Hoffenheim wins a corner after Luca Reggiani concedes.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Robin Hranác from Hoffenheim heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard box, but it goes too high. Mats Rots provided the assist with a cross following a corner.
Hoffenheim wins a corner after Ethan Nwaneri concedes.
Hoffenheim wins a corner after Waldemar Anton concedes.
Substitution for Borussia Dortmund: Marcel Sabitzer comes on for Serhou Guirassy.
Albian Hajdari scores an own goal for Hoffenheim. The score is now Hoffenheim 2, Borussia Dortmund 3.
Joey Veerman from Borussia Dortmund commits a foul.
Max Moerstedt from Hoffenheim wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Hoffenheim: Max Moerstedt comes on for Tim Lemperle due to an injury.
Andrej KramaricYellow CardAndrej Kramaric from Hoffenheim receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Julian Ryerson from Borussia Dortmund wins a free kick on the left wing.
Andrej Kramaric from Hoffenheim commits a foul.
Substitution for Hoffenheim: Robin Hranác comes on for Ozan Kabak.
Substitution for Hoffenheim: Nathan De Cat comes on for Wouter Burger.
Maximilian BeierYellow CardMaximilian Beier of Borussia Dortmund receives a yellow card.
Attempt blocked. Vladimír Coufal from Hoffenheim has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Tim Lemperle's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Luca ReggianiYellow CardLuca Reggiani of Borussia Dortmund receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Luca Reggiani of Borussia Dortmund commits a foul.
Bambasé Conté from Hoffenheim is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund commits a foul.
Wouter Burger from Hoffenheim is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Hoffenheim: Andrej Kramaric comes on for Adam Hlozek.
Substitution for Hoffenheim: Bambasé Conté comes on for Patrick Wimmer.
Daniel Svensson from Borussia Dortmund wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Hoffenheim.
Joey Veerman from Borussia Dortmund wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Hoffenheim.
Daniel Svensson from Borussia Dortmund wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ozan Kabak from Hoffenheim commits a foul.
Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Ethan Nwaneri provided the assist.
Hoffenheim wins a corner after Luca Reggiani concedes.
Hoffenheim wins a corner after Daniel Svensson concedes.
Wouter BurgerYellow CardWouter Burger from Hoffenheim receives a yellow card.
Substitution for Borussia Dortmund: Luca Reggiani comes on for Joane Gadou.
Substitution for Borussia Dortmund: Fábio Silva comes on for Konstantinos Karetsas.
Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund misses an attempt with a header from very close range, sending it just a bit too high. The cross was assisted by Julian Ryerson.
Konstantinos Karetsas from Borussia Dortmund wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Adam Daghim of Hoffenheim.
Foul committed by Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund.
Albian Hajdari from Hoffenheim wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hoffenheim wins a corner after Serhou Guirassy concedes.
Konstantinos Karetsas from Borussia Dortmund commits a handball.
Daniel Svensson's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund has a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box blocked. The assist came from Julian Ryerson's cross.
Borussia Dortmund win a corner after Wouter Burger concedes.
Attempt saved. Tim Lemperle's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Gregor Kobel. The chance was assisted by Adam Daghim with a through ball.
Hoffenheim wins a corner after Gregor Kobel concedes.
Offside called against Hoffenheim. Adam Daghim is caught offside.
The second half begins with Hoffenheim leading Borussia Dortmund 1-0.
Substitution for Borussia Dortmund: Joey Veerman comes on for Felix Nmecha.
The first half ends with Hoffenheim leading Borussia Dortmund 1-0.
Julian Ryerson from Borussia Dortmund wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Adam Daghim of Hoffenheim.
Daniel Svensson from Borussia Dortmund wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Hoffenheim.
Konstantinos Karetsas from Borussia Dortmund wins a free kick on the right wing.
Albian Hajdari from Hoffenheim commits a foul.
Albian HajdariYellow CardAlbian Hajdari from Hoffenheim receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Felix Nmecha from Borussia Dortmund misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. The chance was created by a cross from Julian Ryerson after a set piece situation.
Foul committed by Ozan Kabak of Hoffenheim.
Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund wins a free kick on the right wing.
Ozan KabakYellow CardOzan Kabak from Hoffenheim receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Attempt missed. Patrick Wimmer from Hoffenheim takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Leon Avdullahu.
Wouter Burger from Hoffenheim commits a foul.
Jobe Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Wouter Burger of Hoffenheim.
Gregor Kobel from Borussia Dortmund is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Adam Hlozek's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Gregor Kobel. The chance was assisted by Ozan Kabak with a headed pass.
Hoffenheim wins a corner after Gregor Kobel concedes.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Borussia Dortmund: Ethan Nwaneri comes on for Filippo Mane.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Filippo Mane of Borussia Dortmund.
Attempt saved. Adam Daghim from Hoffenheim has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Gregor Kobel of Borussia Dortmund. The assist came from Tim Lemperle.
Corner awarded to Hoffenheim after a concession by Gregor Kobel.
Foul committed by Albian Hajdari of Hoffenheim.
Konstantinos Karetsas from Borussia Dortmund is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Konstantinos Karetsas from Borussia Dortmund is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Mats Rots from Hoffenheim commits a foul.
Maximilian Beier's header from close range is saved in the top center of the goal by Oliver Baumann. The attempt was assisted by Julian Ryerson's cross.
Borussia Dortmund win a corner after Ozan Kabak concedes.
Adam Hlozek from Hoffenheim wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Oliver Baumann of Hoffenheim. The shot was assisted by Felix Nmecha.
Filippo Mane commits a foul for Borussia Dortmund.
Maximilian Beier of Borussia Dortmund is caught offside.
Offside called against Borussia Dortmund. Serhou Guirassy is caught offside.
Albian Hajdari from Hoffenheim wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Konstantinos Karetsas of Borussia Dortmund.
Maximilian Beier's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Felix Nmecha.
Corner awarded to Borussia Dortmund after a concession by Leon Avdullahu.
Corner awarded to Hoffenheim after a concession by Julian Ryerson.
Attempt saved. Adam Daghim from Hoffenheim has a left-footed shot from a tough angle and long range on the left, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Gregor Kobel from Borussia Dortmund. The assist came from Wouter Burger.
First half begins.
Hoffenheim look to bounce back immediately after an opening-weekend loss to Köln, but face a Dortmund side riding high after a winning start. History suggests goals from both ends, with Hoffenheim having stunned Dortmund at home last April.
