Como o jogo se desenhou

The match started evenly, with Dortmund controlling possession (54% against 46% of Hoffenheim) and pressing on the ball exit. The first moment of danger arose at 42 minutes, when Andrej Kramarić found space inside the area and opened the scoring for the home team. Dortmund reacted, but only managed to reduce the score almost at the end, with Guirassy converting from a good position at 87 minutes. The atmosphere became even more tense when, in the second half's stoppage time, Kramarić took advantage of a rebound and decreed the victory at 98 minutes.

Match Highlights

The Croatian striker was the absolute protagonist, scoring the two goals of the victory and converting two of the three great opportunities created by Hoffenheim. His second goal, coming from a rebound after a defended shot, showed positioning and goal instinct. Meanwhile, Guirassy was responsible for Dortmund's only goal, but failed to capitalize on the other chances he had, including a shot that hit the crossbar.

What the Numbers Say

Despite having less possession, Hoffenheim was more effective in the finishes: 13 shots, four on target and two great opportunities converted, against the eight shots of the visitors, of which three were on goal. The duel statistics reveal aerial dominance (63% of aerial duels won) and a higher number of disarms (17 against 15). Dortmund, in turn, had greater efficiency in accurate passes (359 against 309) and in the transition to the third third (72% success).

What Changes Now

With the victory, Hoffenheim adds 46 points, maintaining the dispute for the Europa League qualification places. Meanwhile, Dortmund, which remains in the title fight zone, stays with 58 points and still has margin to react in the next two rounds. Hoffenheim's next challenge will be against Eintracht Frankfurt, while Dortmund hosts Bayer Leverkusen, a duel that can define even more the classification for the Champions League.