Bensebaini double inspires stunning Dortmund comeback | OneFootball

HSV looked set for a famous away victory for much of the contest, leading 2-0 through goals from Philip Otele and Albert Sambi Lokonga. However, Dortmund showed immense resilience after the break, with Ramy Bensebaini converting two penalties either side of a Serhou Guirassy strike to complete a dramatic turnaround.

The opening exchanges were scrappy, with both sides struggling to maintain possession. Dortmund fashioned the first clear opportunity when Nicolai Remberg was dispossessed deep in his own half, allowing Maximilian Beier to race through on goal, but Daniel Heuer Fernandes reacted sharply to deny him with an outstretched leg.

HSV gradually grew into the contest and took the lead just before the 20-minute mark with their first real chance. William Mikelbrencis won the ball high up the pitch, drove into the area, and squared for Otele to tap home his first goal for Die Rothosen.

Dortmund were almost caught again soon after, with Gregor Kobel producing a fine save to keep out Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer from close range. At the other end, the hosts thought they had a penalty when Felix Nmecha went down in the box, only for the offside flag to cut the move short.

Seven minutes before the break, HSV doubled their advantage in fortuitous fashion. Dortmund failed to fully clear their lines, and the ball fell kindly for Fábio Vieira, who slipped in Lokonga to finish clinically and put the visitors firmly in control.

Dortmund were handed a golden opportunity to respond on the stroke of half-time when Warmed Omari brought down Beier inside the area. However, Nmecha squandered the chance, dragging his penalty wide to leave the hosts trailing 2-0 at the interval.

The home side emerged with renewed intent after the break, with Heuer Fernandes again called into action to deny Nmecha from close range following good work from Beier.

With time ticking away, Dortmund were given a lifeline in the 73rd minute when they were awarded another penalty. Bensebaini stepped up and calmly slotted down the middle to ignite hopes of a comeback.

Momentum quickly swung in Dortmund’s favour, and the equaliser arrived just five minutes later. Julian Ryerson delivered a dangerous cross that Guirassy met, and although his initial effort was saved, the striker reacted quickest to bundle the rebound over the line while on the ground.

HSV were rattled, and the turnaround was completed shortly after when Dortmund were awarded a third penalty following a handball by Miro Muheim. Bensebaini held his nerve once more, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to fire into the bottom corner and send the Westfalenstadion into raptures.

Guirassy had a chance to seal the result in stoppage time, but Heuer Fernandes produced another excellent save. It proved inconsequential, however, as Dortmund held firm to complete a stunning 3-2 victory.

The win makes it three consecutive league victories for Dortmund and cuts the gap to leaders Bayern Munich to nine points. For HSV, the defeat leaves them with just one win in their last five matches, sitting 11th and at risk of slipping closer to the relegation battle depending on other results.