On 25 February, one of the matches of the 23rd round of the German football championship took place. Borussia D (Dortmund) and Hoffenheim (Germany) met.
Боруссия Д - Хоффенхайм - 2:3. Чемпионат Германии, 23-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаGerman Championship, 23rd round
Borussia D (Dortmund) - Hoffenheim (Germany) - 2:3 (2:1)
Goals: Malen (21), Schlotterbeck (25) - Bebou (2), M. Beier (61), M. Beier (65).
Warnings: U. Tohumchu (24), M. Sabitzer (45), J. Brooks (90+3), D. Geiger (90+4), Malen (90+5).
Borussia D - Hoffenheim match review:
In a much-anticipated Bundesliga match at the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK stadium, Borussia Dortmund faced Hoffenheim 1899 in a thrilling encounter that featured plenty of goals and drama. The score at half time was 2-1 in favour of Borussia Dortmund, but a stunning comeback by 1899 Hoffenheim in the second half led to a 3-2 victory. The match started with an early goal for 1899 Hoffenheim in the 2nd minute when I. Bebou found the back of the goal to give his team the lead. However, Borussia Dortmund quickly responded with a goal by D. Malen in the 21st minute, levelling the score. In the 25th minute, the hosts took the lead thanks to a goal by N. Schlotterbeck. As the first half progressed the tension in the game grew: U. Tohumku from Hoffenheim 1899 and M. Sabitzer from Borussia Dortmund received yellow cards. The first half ended with the score 2:1.
The second half saw a flurry of goals from Hoffenheim, with M. Bayer scoring in the 61st and 65th minutes to turn the game in their favour. Borussia Dortmund made several substitutions in an attempt to regain control of the situation, with J. Sancho, I. Maatzen and N. Fullkrug coming into the game. Despite their efforts, Borussia Dortmund failed to equalise and 1899 Hoffenheim won a hard fought victory. At the end of the match, both teams showed intensity and passion, as evidenced by the late yellow cards shown to J. A. Brooks and D. Geiger of 1899 Hoffenheim and D. Malen of Borussia Dortmund. All in all, it was an exciting match that demonstrated the competitive nature of the Bundesliga, with both teams giving their best on the pitch. Hoffenheim 1899's victory in the return leg will surely be remembered as an outstanding moment in the league this season.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Union vs Borussia D, Hoffenheim vs Werder.
Statistics of the match Borussia D - Hoffenheim:
| Borussia D | Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 21 | Shots | 9 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 16 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 6 | Offences | 10 |
| 9 | Corner | 3 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 70% | Ball possession | 30% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 684 | Total assists | 283 |
| 601 | Accurate assists | 209 |
| 88% | Accuracy of passes | 74% |
