Borussia Dortmund secured all three points against TSG Hoffenheim in their latest Bundesliga fixture on Sunday afternoon. The match was a closely contested affair with both teams creating numerous chances throughout the game.
In the first half, Dortmund's attack looked strong as they created several opportunities to score. However, it wasn't until the second half that the home side found their breakthrough. A long-range effort from Jadon Sancho was deflected into the path of Erling Haaland, who finished powerfully to give his team the lead.
The second goal came just moments later when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang provided the assist for Julian Brandt to score his 15th league goal of the season. The German forward showed great skill and composure to convert from close range.
Hoffenheim had a chance to level the scores in the final minutes through Benjamin Pavard, but he couldn't find the target. Despite the defeat, TSG Hoffenheim will be proud of their performance and can take heart from the fact that they gave Dortmund a tough fight.
For Borussia Dortmund, this victory is another step towards securing a top-four finish in the Bundesliga. They now sit one point behind Bayern Munich in fourth place and face Leipzig next weekend. Meanwhile, TSG Hoffenheim will look to bounce back from their loss and continue their good form going forward.