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Borussia Dortmund rallies to defeat TSG Hoffenheim 3-2

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Borussia Dortmund rallies to defeat TSG Hoffenheim 3-2
Summary

Borussia Dortmund erased a two-goal deficit to defeat TSG Hoffenheim 3-2 in a Bundesliga match played on September 5, 2026. Coach Niko Kovač described the result as a lucky win, noting that the deciding goal came from an own goal. Despite the slow start, Kovač credited his team for a strong display of energy and effective substitutions that turned the match around. He acknowledged the quality of the opponent, noting that TSG Hoffenheim controlled the ball well before Borussia Dortmund increased the intensity to recover. Following the victory, Borussia Dortmund prepares for an upcoming Champions League fixture against Villarreal. The win marks a significant recovery for the team after trailing for much of the first half.

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  • •Borussia Dortmund defeated TSG Hoffenheim 3-2 after trailing 2-0.
  • •Niko Kovač called the win lucky and attributed the result to an own goal.
  • •Substitutions made in the second half provided an energy boost for the team.
  • •Borussia Dortmund shifts focus to a Champions League match against Villarreal.
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  • 4:56 PMYahoo Sports — Dortmund's Kovač confessed "it was a lucky win" over Hoffenheim
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Coming from two down to win 3-2 against TSG Hoffenheim, Niko Kovač admitted his Borussia Dortmund side were fortunate this afternoon.“It was a lucky win, you have to say that, especially when you w...

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