In a closely contested match on the final day of the 13th round, TSG Hoffenheim faced a 0:2 defeat against Borussia Dortmund. The home side took the lead just before halftime with a goal from Julian Brandt in the 43rd minute. Nico Schlotterbeck secured the victory with a second goal in the 60th minute.
Match Overview
TSG Hoffenheim remains fifth in the league standings with 23 points, despite the loss. Adam Hložek made a notable return after an extended injury period, coming onto the pitch in the 80th minute.
Lineups
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund | Kobel, Anselmino, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Couto, Nmecha, Sabitzer, Svensson, Adeyemi, Brandt, Guirassy |
| TSG Hoffenheim | Baumann, Coufal, Hranáč, Hajdari, Bernardo, Prömel, Avdullahu, Burger, Lemperle, Asllani, Touré |
Match Highlights
- 3rd Minute: Lemperle narrowly missed converting an early chance.
- 4th Minute: Burger’s strike was saved by Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel.
- 21st Minute: Dortmund appealed for a penalty after a challenge, which the referee rightly denied.
- 43rd Minute: Brandt opened the scoring with a closerange finish.
- 60th Minute: Schlotterbeck doubled the lead with a precise shot from 15 meters.
- 78th Minute: Kramarić failed to convert Hoffenheim’s best chance, shooting over the bar.
- 90th Minute: Guirassy hit the crossbar after a solo run by Couto.
Statistics
| Metric | Borussia Dortmund | TSG Hoffenheim |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 43% | 47% |
| Shots on Goal | 8 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 82% |
| Distance Covered | 116.64 km | 117.76 km |
| Duels Won | 51% | 49% |
Upcoming Matches
Next weekend, TSG Hoffenheim will host Hamburger SV in their final home match of the calendar year. The kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 15:30 CET.