Borussia Dortmund’s 5-0 Victory Over VfB Stuttgart
On Saturday, August 19, 2023, Borussia Dortmund hosted VfB Stuttgart in a Bundesliga match at Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund entered the match as the heavy favorites, having won their first two matches of the season, while Stuttgart had lost their first two.
Dortmund dominated the match from start to finish, taking the lead in the 10th minute through a goal from Jude Bellingham. Erling Haaland doubled the lead in the 23rd minute, and Karim Adeyemi made it 3-0 just before halftime.
In the second half, Dortmund continued to pour on the pressure, with Haaland scoring his second goal of the match in the 50th minute. Giovanni Reyna completed the scoring in the 70th minute, giving Dortmund a 5-0 victory.
The win was Dortmund’s third in a row to start the season, and it moved them to the top of the Bundesliga table. Stuttgart, meanwhile, remained winless after three matches.
Key Stats
- Dortmund had 60% possession of the ball.
- Dortmund had 17 shots on goal, while Stuttgart had 4.
- Dortmund completed 88% of their passes, while Stuttgart completed 75%.
Reaction
Dortmund manager Edin Terzić was pleased with his team’s performance, saying, “We played very well today. We were aggressive from the start and we created a lot of chances. We’re happy with the three points.”
Stuttgart manager Pellegrino Matarazzo was disappointed with his team’s performance, saying, “We didn’t play well today. We made too many mistakes and we didn’t create enough chances. We need to improve.”
Implications
Dortmund’s victory moved them to the top of the Bundesliga table, while Stuttgart remained winless after three matches. The win gave Dortmund a boost of confidence ahead of their next match against Bayern Munich, while Stuttgart will need to improve quickly if they want to avoid relegation.
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