Borussia Dortmund overcomes two-goal deficit to win at Hoffenheim

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Borussia Dortmund overcomes two-goal deficit to win at Hoffenheim
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Borussia Dortmund secured a 3-2 victory against TSG Hoffenheim in Bundesliga action on September 5, 2026. Despite trailing 2-0 early in the second half following goals from Avdullahu and Lemperle, Dortmund rallied with three unanswered goals. Guirassy initiated the comeback in the 61st minute before Fabio Silva leveled the score at 2-2 just five minutes later. A late own goal by Hajdari in the 87th minute sealed the result for the visiting side. The match saw significant tactical shifts from Head Coach Niko Kovac, who moved players including Beier and Nwaneri following a thigh injury to Filippo Mane in the first half. Gregor Kobel maintained Dortmund's composure with several key saves throughout the match, keeping his team in contention before their late surge.

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  • TSG Hoffenheim led 2-0 early in the second half through goals from Avdullahu and Lemperle.
  • Guirassy and Fabio Silva scored to tie the match for Borussia Dortmund.
  • Hajdari scored an own goal in the 87th minute to secure the 3-2 Dortmund victory.
  • Filippo Mane left the game with a thigh injury in the first half.
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Coach Niko Kovac still had to do without, among others, Ramy Bensebaini (on the squad situation), trusted the young Joane Gadou and Filippo Mane in defense alongside veteran Waldemar Anton, and deploy...

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Still having to make do without Ramy Bensebaini, among others; Head Coach Niko Kovac entrusted the back three to young Joane Gadou and Filippo Mane as well as veteran Waldemar Anton. Maxi Beier, who ...

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