Easy win at fifth-tier HEBC, BVB cruise into round two | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund comfortably took care of business against Hamburg Eimsbütteler Ballspiel Club (HEBC). After a 5-0 (4-0) win, BVB are through to the 2nd round of the DFB-Pokal. However, it took until the 33rd minute for an own goal by Wrede to break the deadlock. Svensson (36’), Inácio with a brace (41’, 45+2’), and after the break Fábio Silva (59’) completed the scoring.

BVB coach Kovac turned on the rotation machine and made no fewer than seven changes to his starting lineup. Backup goalkeeper Meyer, Mane, Veerman, Albert, Sabitzer, Inácio, and Fábio Silva all came into the first eleven. They replaced Kobel (not in the squad), Gadou, Bellingham, Beier, Karetsas, and Guirassy (all on the bench), as well as the injured Konstantelias. The coach also had to do without Bensebaini, who is serving a suspension following his red card in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern Munich (1-2).

Against the lower-division opponent, Kovac opted for a back four. While Anton and Mane formed the center-back pairing, Ryerson and Svensson were expected to provide attacking impetus from the flanks as well.

A brave start from the underdogs. HEBC did not sit back and looked to get forward with quick counterattacks. Every successful defensive action by the fifth-tier side was loudly cheered by the crowd.

BVB had almost 75 percent possession, but found it difficult against a Hamburg side defending bravely. And when Dortmund did manage to break through the purple-and-white defensive wall, HEBC goalkeeper Schoon was there to deny them. That was the case again in the 25th minute, when Nmecha hit a first-time effort from eleven meters after a square pass from Albert. The Hamburg keeper reacted brilliantly and tipped the ball over the bar.

After 33 minutes, the ball finally ended up in the amateurs’ net. However, the goal was not scored by a Dortmund player, but by Wrede, who unfortunately slid a low cross from Ryerson over the line.

Just three minutes after taking the lead, Svensson made it 2-0 for the Black and Yellows. Once again, Ryerson was the starting point with his pass. The lively Inácio then rewarded his energetic display with Dortmund’s third goal. Sabitzer played the ball to the 18-year-old, who wasted no time and made it 3-0 (41’).

Shortly before halftime, Inácio struck again. Ryerson set up the youngster, who calmly slotted home from the right into the far corner for 4-0 (45+2’).

HEBC put up a brave fight

Even after the restart, BVB kept the tempo high. After a corner from Svensson, Beier had his first chance, but sent the ball well wide of the goal (50’).

Shortly afterward came a gilt-edged chance for the Bundesliga side: Anton rose high in the penalty area, but somehow headed the ball wide of the target from point-blank range. That should have been 5-0.

But Dortmund’s fifth goal was not long in coming. Veerman broke through and found Fábio Silva, who appeared to be just offside. Nevertheless, he calmly slid the ball past substitute HEBC goalkeeper Ahmann and into the net (59’).

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Despite the clear scoreline, BVB never took their foot off the gas and continued to push forward relentlessly. Unlike in the opening 30 minutes, Hamburg were no longer able to relieve the pressure during this phase.

When Karetsas aimed for the near corner in the 82nd minute, he too was denied by Ahmann. The goalkeeper stayed alert and turned the ball behind for a corner.

The final chance again belonged to the Black and Yellows. Ahmann produced another fine save, brilliantly denying Fábio Silva in a one-on-one (86’).

Conclusion: Borussia Dortmund comfortably advance to the second round of the DFB-Pokal with a 5-0 win over fifth-tier side HEBC. In front of an impressive crowd of more than 45,000 spectators at the Volksparkstadion, the Hamburg Oberliga club put up fierce resistance for a long time before the favorites struck for the first time after just over 30 minutes and then dominated the game as expected.

BVB: Meyer – Anton (66’ Reggiani), Mane, Svensson (58’ Kaua Prates) – Ryerson (46’ Beier), Nmecha (46’ Chukwuemeka), Veerman, Albert – Inácio (77’ Karetsas), Sabitzer – Fábio Silva

HEBC: Schoon (46’ Ahmann) – Eggers, Wrede, Stegemann – Grünewald, Oldag (55’ Aug), Nawaz, von Zitzewitz, Schick (55’ Magens), Lemke (67’ Wilhelm) – Köhler (67’ Demirovic)

Goals: 0-1 Wrede (33’, own goal), 0-2 Svensson (36’), 0-3, 0-4 Inácio (41’, 45+2’), 0-5 Fábio Silva (59’)

Attendance: 45,917

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