Marco Reus guides Borussia Dortmund into DFB Cup Round of 16 with a decisive goal against Hoffenheim.
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Hoffenheim:
- Key Moment: Marco Reus netted the lone goal in the 43rd minute with an assist from Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
- Eventful Ending: Ozan Kabak received a red card in the 90th+3 minute.
In a tense encounter, Borussia Dortmund survived an early scare when Gregor Kobel made a vital save in the opening moments. Dortmund’s persistence paid off as Marco Reus capitalized on Jamie Bynoe-Gittens’ setup to score the opening goal just before halftime.
Dortmund pushed for a second goal after the break, and Hoffenheim had their moments but couldn’t find the net. Substitute Donyell Malen missed a couple of promising chances, and Ozan Kabak was sent off. Dortmund maintained their unbeaten domestic record ahead of the upcoming clash with Bayern Munich.
Key Match Stats:
- Marco Reus scored his 21st DFB Cup goal.
- Edin Terzić, the Dortmund coach, has lost only one of 11 DFB Cup games.
- Dortmund’s last DFB Cup win was in 2020/21.
- Dortmund has progressed in 13 of their last 14 DFB Cup home fixtures.
- Dortmund has won their last six competitive meetings with Hoffenheim.
- Hoffenheim has won just one of their last 10 DFB Cup ties against fellow Bundesliga clubs.
Team Lineups:
Dortmund:
- Captain: Gregor Kobel
- Notable Players: Marco Reus, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Youssoufa Moukoko
Hoffenheim:
- Captain: Oliver Baumann
- Notable Players: Ihlas Bebou, Maximilian Beier
Borussia Dortmund secured their spot in the DFB Cup Round of 16 with this victory over Hoffenheim.
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By- Sahiba Suri