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Kramarić’s Late Double from the Spot Stuns Dortmund in Sinsheim

Kramarić’s Late Double from the Spot Stuns Dortmund in Sinsheim

Andrej Kramarić struck twice from the penalty spot, including a winner in the 98th minute, as TSG 1899 Hoffenheim edged Borussia Dortmund 2–1 in a dramatic Bundesliga clash on matchday 30.

The match in Sinsheim remained goalless until the closing stages of the first half, when Hoffenheim earned a penalty in the 42nd minute. Kramarić stepped up and calmly converted to make it 1–0 to the hosts, giving them a narrow advantage at the break.

Dortmund were forced into an early reshuffle when Niklas Süle was replaced by Ramy Bensebaini in the 42nd minute, and later turned to Sehrou Guirassy on the hour mark in search of an attacking spark. The change paid off late on. In the 87th minute, Bensebaini combined with Guirassy, whose finish drew Dortmund level at 1–1 and seemed to have salvaged a point.

But deep into stoppage time, Hoffenheim were awarded a second penalty. Once again, Kramarić took responsibility and converted in the 90+8th minute to restore the lead and seal a vital 2–1 win for the home side.

The encounter grew increasingly tense in the final stages, reflected in a flurry of yellow cards. Hoffenheim’s Wouter Burger and Alexander Prass were booked earlier in the contest, while Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck, Julian Ryerson and Samuele Inácio all saw yellow around the 84th and 90th minutes. Hoffenheim’s Uwe Hölzl was also cautioned in stoppage time.

Both coaches made multiple substitutions as they chased the result, with Grischa Prömel, Alexander Prass, Robin Hranac and Max Moerstedt all coming on for Hoffenheim, while Dortmund introduced Bensebaini, Guirassy, Inácio and Julian Brandt. Detailed data on lineups, formations and other match statistics is not available.

The victory keeps Hoffenheim firmly in the hunt in the Bundesliga run-in, while Dortmund leave Sinsheim ruing a late penalty that turned one point into none.

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