Borussia Dortmund smiled again in the Bundesliga after their recent Cup exit with a 2-0 home win over Hoffenheim. Thanks to goals from Brandt and Schlotterbeck, Kovac's side were effective at key moments and secured three important points.
The first half was very even, with both teams pressing hard and limiting clear chances. Hoffenheim even had more direct approaches, but lacked precision in the final third. Dortmund, on the other hand, scored the first real opportunity thanks to a good combination between Yann Couto and Brandt.
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After the break, the match gained intensity and opened up even more. Hoffenheim continued to look for an equalizer, but Dortmund showed more control and safety in handling the ball. This improvement was reflected in the 2-0 score, which Schlotterbeck scored from the penalty area after a set piece.
The second goal unsettled Hoffenheim, who became less accurate and allowed Dortmund to control the tempo of the match. Yet the visitors almost won the ball back with Kramaric's powerful strike, and Guirassi had the chance to make it 3-0 by 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 effectively. Hoffenheim remained competitive for most of the match, but ultimately succumbed to their more determined opponents in crucial moments.
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