Borussia Dortmund get the job done, see off Hoffenheim without shining | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund smiled again in the Bundesliga after their recent Cup elimination by defeating Hoffenheim 2-0 at home. With goals from Brandt and Schlotterbeck, Kovač’s team found efficiency at key moments to secure three important points.

The first half was very evenly matched, with both teams pressing high and limiting clear chances. Hoffenheim even had more direct approaches, but lacked precision in the final third. Dortmund, on the other hand, struck with their first real opportunity thanks to a good combination between Yan Couto and Brandt.

After the break, the match gained intensity and opened up more. Hoffenheim continued searching for an equalizer, but Dortmund showed greater control and security in their ball circulation. This improvement was reflected in the 2-0, scored by Schlotterbeck from the edge of the box after a set-piece play.

The second goal unsettled Hoffenheim, who became less precise and allowed Dortmund to control the tempo of the match. Even so, the visitors nearly pulled one back with a powerful shot from Kramarić, while Guirassy had the chance to make it 3-0, sending the ball off the crossbar.

The victory left the impression of a solid Dortmund side, who knew how to suffer when necessary and took their chances efficiently. Hoffenheim remained competitive for much of the match, but ultimately gave way to a more decisive opponent in the crucial moments.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

📸 UWE KRAFT - AFP or licensors