Borussia Dortmund vs. TSG Hoffenheim: Dortmund Rallies From Two Goals Down to Beat Hoffenheim 3–2

Hoffenheim Takes a Halftime Lead

Beier had an early effort deflected for a corner, while Kobel saved attempts by Daghim and Hložek before Hoffenheim broke through. Dortmund also had to make a first-half change when Mané left injured and Nwaneri entered in the 32nd minute. Svensson moved into the back three, Beier shifted left and Nwaneri took Beier’s previous position.

Avdullahu put Hoffenheim ahead with a long-range goal in the 45th minute. The home side carried that 1–0 lead into halftime.

Hoffenheim Extends Its Lead

Veerman replaced Nmecha at the break for Dortmund. Hoffenheim then moved two goals ahead when Lemperle scored in the 54th minute, leaving Dortmund to respond to both goals in the remaining second-half play.

Guirassy and Silva Pull Dortmund Level

Dortmund’s response began in the 61st minute. Anton won possession from Avdullahu, and Guirassy chipped Baumann to cut the deficit to one. Reggiani and Silva then replaced Gadou and Karetsas.

Five minutes later, Kobel’s clearance reached Guirassy, who controlled the ball and sent Silva forward. Silva scored to make it 2–2. Dortmund had erased Hoffenheim’s two-goal lead, but still needed another goal to win.

A Late Own Goal Settles the Match

The decisive play came after Nwaneri exchanged passes with Silva and delivered the ball into the danger area. Hajdari turned it into his own goal, giving Dortmund its first lead of the match. That late goal completed the comeback and left Borussia Dortmund with a 3–2 win over TSG Hoffenheim.