Bensebaini stars in penalty drama as Dortmund rally to beat HSV | OneFootball

Niko Kovac demonstrated a lucky touch. At halftime, BVB was trailing 0-2 due to goals from Mikelbrencis after 19 minutes and Lokonga. The substitute goals from Bensebaini (73rd, penalty), Guirassy (78th), and again Bensebaini (84th, hand penalty) secured a 3-2 (0-2) victory for Borussia Dortmund. Nmecha missed another penalty for the hosts in the 44th minute.

With exactly the same eleven players as the previous week in the 2-0 win against FC Augsburg, BVB also started the duel with the North Germans. This meant there was again only a place on the bench for Guirassy, while the fast Beier and Adeyemi were expected to break through HSV's defense.

The Dortmund team presented themselves in a new outfit. For the 100th anniversary of the Rote Erde stadium, they wore the special jersey designed for this occasion.

After a calm first few minutes, the hosts created the first goal opportunity. Beier captured the ball and sprinted alone towards the visitors' goal. Heuer Fernandes extended his left leg and quickly prevented BVB from taking the lead after seven minutes.

But not much more than Beier's chance came out for Dortmund initially. HSV's defense stood compact and allowed very little. In offense, the promoted team struck coldly. A long ball from Heuer Fernandes was headed on by Königsdörffer to Mikelbrencis. The Hamburg player robustly won the duel against Svensson and set up Otele, who tricked Kobel to make it 1-0 for the Hanseatic team (19th).

The lead caused confusion in Borussia's build-up play. Several times balls were lost, which the visitors used for quick counterattacks. Kobel dived swiftly at a shot from Königsdörffer and thus prevented the second goal for the North Germans (24th).

Kovac's team seemed closer to equalizing. Nmecha fell in the opponent's penalty area. Referee Jöllenbeck pointed to the spot. But his assistant corrected him. Nmecha was previously offside.

Then it was Schlotterbeck's turn. A wide cross from Ryerson was headed by the BVB captain onto the crossbar (36th).

HSV aimed more accurately. First Reggiani, then Nmecha lost the ball in the build-up. Fabio Viera set up Lokonga, who scored from twelve meters to make it 2-0 (38th).

A great chance for the Black and Yellows to pull one back in the 44th minute. Omari brought down Beier in the penalty area. This time there was a penalty for Dortmund. Nmecha stepped up and placed the ball to the left of the goal.

BVB turns up after the break

Kovac reacted to his team's performance and made two changes at halftime. Bensebaini and Guirassy replaced the overwhelmed Reggiani and the ineffective Adeyemi.

The Borussia team immediately tried to build pressure. This almost paid off after 49 minutes. After a one-two with Beier, Nmecha stood free in front of Heuer Fernandes. The HSV keeper raised his right arm and prevented the 1-2 for BVB.

Despite visual superiority, the goal to pull one back wouldn't come. Therefore, Kovac further strengthened his offense after less than an hour and brought on Chukwuemeka and Fábio Silva.

The Hanseatic team retreated deep into their own half and left the ball to Borussia. The visitors could hardly relieve the pressure anymore. A slightly deflected shot from Fábio Silva only found its way onto the netting (66th).

After 73 minutes, there was another penalty whistle – and again for BVB. Mikelbrencis caught Beier on the foot. Bensebaini took the ball and sent Heuer Fernandes the wrong way: only 1-2.

Dortmund pressed on. It took only five more minutes to equalize. Guirassy headed, Heuer Fernandes parried. Guirassy volleyed the rebound. Heuer Fernandes only cleared the ball behind the line. 2-2 in the 78th minute.

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In the 84th minute, there was the third penalty for the Westphalians. Muheim blocked a shot from Bellingham with his arm. Bensebaini stepped up again and made it 3-2.

The strong Heuer Fernandes prevented a 4-2 against Guirassy in injury time when he parried his shot from eight meters (90.+3).

Conclusion: In the first half, HSV presented themselves as the better team. Consistent in defense and determined in offense, the visitors embarrassed BVB. Borussia, on the other hand, missed their big chances. Even a penalty couldn't be converted by the weak hosts. After the break, only Dortmund played. Thanks to the nerve-strong Bensebaini, Borussia turned the game around.

BVB: Kobel – Reggiani (46th Bensebaini), Anton, Schlotterbeck – Ryerson, Jobe Bellingham, Nmecha (90.+6 Brandt), Sabitzer (58th Chukwuemeka), Svensson (58th Fábio Silva) – Beier, Adeyemi (46th Guirassy)

HSV: Heuer Fernandes – Omari (90.+1 Philippe), Vuskovic, Torunarigha – Mikelbrencis (90.+1 Dompé), Remberg, Lokonga, Muheim – Fábio Vieira (67th Downs), Königsdörffer (79th Stange) – Otele (68th Baldé)

Goals: 0-1 Mikelbrencis (19th), 0-2 Lokonga (38th), 1-2 Bensebaini (73rd, penalty), 2-2 Guirassy (78th), 3-2 Bensebaini (84th, hand penalty)

Special Incident: Nmecha misses penalty (44th)

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