Andrej Kramarić secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for 1899 Hoffenheim over Borussia Dortmund with two crucial penalties at the PreZero Arena.
Hoffenheim entered this Bundesliga clash sitting sixth in the table, desperate to improve their recent form. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund arrived in second place, hoping to maintain their strong pursuit of the league leaders.
The match began with tactical caution from both sides. Neither team found an early rhythm, but the tension grew as the first half progressed toward the interval.
The breakthrough arrived in the 41st minute. After a foul in the box, Andrej Kramarić stepped up and calmly slotted the penalty into the net to give the hosts a lead.
Hoffenheim carried that momentum into the locker room. They defended their narrow advantage with discipline, frustrating the visitors throughout the first 45 minutes.
The second half saw Dortmund push harder for an equalizer. They controlled the ball well, but Hoffenheim’s defense remained organized and difficult to break down.
With time running out, the game exploded into life. Serhou Guirassy found the net in the 87th minute, seemingly securing a valuable point for the visitors.
Dortmund pushed for a winner, but the final moments brought heartbreak instead. A late foul in the box handed Hoffenheim a second penalty in stoppage time.
Kramarić kept his composure once more. He fired home his second spot-kick in the 98th minute, sealing a stunning win for the home side.
The statistics highlighted a tight contest. Hoffenheim managed an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.11 from 13 total shots, while Dortmund finished with 0.57 xG from seven attempts.
Dortmund held 54% of possession, yet they struggled to create consistent danger. Hoffenheim’s efficiency from the spot ultimately proved the difference in this high-stakes encounter.
This result leaves Hoffenheim with 51 points, strengthening their position in the top six. Dortmund remains second, though they missed a key opportunity to close the gap at the top.
