{"id":16031,"date":"2026-04-20T09:25:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=16031"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:25:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:25:51","slug":"hoffenheim-vs-dortmund-kramaric-double-secures-late-2-1-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/hoffenheim-vs-dortmund-kramaric-double-secures-late-2-1-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoffenheim vs Dortmund: Kramari\u0107 Double Secures Late 2-1 Win\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A dramatic stoppage-time penalty from Andrej Kramari\u0107<\/strong> sealed a thrilling 2-1 win for Hoffenheim<\/strong> against Borussia Dortmund<\/strong>, reigniting their push for UEFA Champions League qualification. The Croatian forward converted twice from the spot, including a decisive 98th-minute winner in a match filled with VAR drama, late twists, and high stakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast-Paced Start Sets the Tone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The game exploded into life early, with Hoffenheim nearly taking the lead inside five minutes. A pinpoint cross found Tim Lemperle<\/strong>, whose powerful volley crashed against the crossbar, leaving Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel<\/strong> beaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the intensity, Dortmund struggled to create clear chances in the opening half. Their closest effort came from Daniel Svensson<\/strong>, whose header narrowly missed the target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VAR Drama Hands Hoffenheim the Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just before halftime, controversy struck. A chaotic incident involving Niklas S\u00fcle<\/strong> led to a VAR review, which ruled handball against the Dortmund defender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a long delay, Kramari\u0107 calmly stepped up and slotted home the penalty, giving Hoffenheim a crucial 1-0 lead heading into the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dortmund Responds, Guirassy Sparks Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the second half, Dortmund pushed forward in search of an equalizer. Coach Niko Kova\u010d<\/strong> introduced top scorer Serhou Guirassy<\/strong>, despite fitness concerns\u2014and the gamble paid off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Late in the game, Guirassy produced a moment of brilliance, turning sharply and firing a stunning strike past Oliver Baumann<\/strong> to level the match at 1-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Late VAR Twist Seals Hoffenheim Victory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just when the game seemed destined for a draw, another VAR intervention changed everything. Julian Ryerson<\/strong> was adjudged to have handled the ball inside the box, gifting Hoffenheim a second penalty deep into stoppage time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kramari\u0107 showed nerves of steel, burying his second spot-kick in the 98th minute to seal a dramatic 2-1 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for Both Teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n