ReutersWolfsburg celebrates Jonas Wind’s goal.
NOS Voetbal•gisteren, 23:47
Borussia Dortmund was eliminated in the second round of the German Cup by VfL Wolfsburg, who scored the only goal deep in extra time. At Dortmund, five-time winners of the DFB Pokal, Donyell Malen was in the starting line-up and Jordi Paulina came in.
The elimination follows a mediocre series by Dortmund, last season a losing finalist in the Champions League. Under new coach Nuri Sahin, BVB lost three of the first eight games in the Bundesliga, in which it is seventh.
When they visited Wolfsburg, which had not yet won a home game this season, Dortmund was the superior party and had the better chances. Maximilian Beier had the greatest opportunity after fifteen minutes, he shot wide when he went alone towards the goal.
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Even after the break, the visitors failed to score, striker Serhou Guirassy was not in focus and Kamil Grabara kept well.
Debut Paulina
In extra time, Sahin brought in a surprising debutant. Jordi Paulina, a player for amateur club and cup sensation USV Hercules last season, came on in the 112th minute.
The twenty-year-old midfielder moved to Dortmund this summer, which initially attracted him to the second team that plays in the third Bundesliga. He played ten matches there, and on Tuesday evening Paulina was in the match selection of the main squad for the first time.
Penalties were looming until Jonas Wind made it 1-0 for Wolfsburg in the 117th minute.
GettyDonyell Malen lies on the grass
The cup adventure is also over for the Schalke 04 of coach Kees van Wonderen. The team from the second Bundesliga lost 3-0 at Augsburg.
Wolfsburg Shocks Dortmund in DFB Pokal – What Happened?
Well, folks, grab your popcorn, because the DFB Pokal just served up a plate full of drama! Borussia Dortmund, the once-mighty kings of cup competitions, were unceremoniously tossed out of the tournament by VfL Wolfsburg, who decided that, just maybe, they’d like to grab the spotlight for a change. The match finished with a nail-biting score of 1-0 after a late goal from Jonas Wind. Just think, he probably had enough time to brew a cup of tea before scoring—deep into extra time, no less!
The Setup
Dortmund, with their five-time winners’ tag and a star-studded lineup, were tipped to breeze through this match. Well, it seems they forgot to pack their winning shoes. Under the new management of Nuri Sahin, Dortmund’s form has been as erratic as my last haircut. Three losses in their first eight Bundesliga games have left them languishing in seventh place. That’s not exactly the Champions League cleaver they were wielding last season when they flaunted their runner-up trophy like a consolation prize at a birthday party that no one wants to attend.
The Match: A Comedy of Errors
Now, let’s talk about the game itself. Dortmund strutted into Wolfsburg like peacocks at a poultry show, only to flounder around like confused chickens. They had the lion’s share of chances, with Maximilian Beier missing a golden opportunity by shooting wide when he was one-on-one with the keeper. Honestly, at that point, I was half-expecting him to pull out a flare gun and signal for help.
Even after the break, the BVB players couldn’t find the back of the net. Striker Serhou Guirassy was all over the place, as if he was playing hide and seek and forgot to find the goal. Meanwhile, Kamil Grabara in the Wolfsburg goal was like a brick wall—a very attractive brick wall, it must be said. He may as well have put up a ‘No Trespassing’ sign!
Enter the New Kid
Cue the dramatic entrance of Jordi Paulina. Brought in during extra time, he was fresh off a stint at amateur club USV Hercules. Talk about a leap from the local park to the Bundesliga! Imagine being thrown into the deep end when you’ve barely learned to swim. But when penalties loomed over the horizon, Jonas Wind had other ideas. In the 117th minute, he scored, and just like that, a hero was born.
The Fallout
So there you have it, folks! Borussia Dortmund, with all their hopes, dreams, and overpriced jerseys, pack their bags and head home. Their cup adventure swiftly turned into a competitive nap. And don’t think it’s all roses for Schalke 04 either—under the guidance of coach Kees van Wonderen, they faced a scary 3-0 defeat at Augsburg. It’s been a rough night for more than just one team in the Bundesliga, hasn’t it?
Final Thoughts
So, what does this all mean? Well, if you’re wearing a Dortmund jersey, it might be time to switch to a different sport—like knitting. Or, you could get behind Wolfsburg, who just turned the tables and sent a message to the league: never underestimate the underdogs!
In conclusion, as we reflect on this chaotic cup adventure, one thing’s for certain: football never fails to entertain. Whether it’s a stunning win or a shocking exit, we’re here for the drama, the mishaps, and the occasional genius moment. Cheers to more footballing madness to come!
In a stunning upset in the German Cup, Borussia Dortmund faced elimination at the hands of VfL Wolfsburg, who clinched victory with a solitary goal right at the end of extra time. Despite being five-time champions of the DFB Pokal, Dortmund, under the stewardship of new head coach Nuri Sahin, found themselves struggling in the tournament. Donyell Malen started for Dortmund, with Jordi Paulina making his debut as a substitute.
This defeat continues a disappointing trend for Dortmund, who were last season’s runners-up in the Champions League. Their performance in the Bundesliga hasn’t been stellar either, with the team currently sitting in seventh place after faltering in three of their first eight matches.
During their match against Wolfsburg, Dortmund appeared to have the upper hand in terms of possession and chances created. Maximilian Beier had a prime opportunity to score within the first quarter-hour but squandered the chance, missing the target when he was one-on-one with the goalkeeper.
In a last-ditch effort, coach Sahin introduced a promising debutant, Jordi Paulina, in the 112th minute. The 20-year-old midfielder had previously made a name for himself at amateur club USV Hercules, where his remarkable performances in the cup competition had drawn attention. After joining Dortmund this summer and initially featuring for their second team in the third Bundesliga, Paulina’s standout performance earned him a spot in the main squad for this crucial clash.
With penalties looming large in the tense atmosphere, Jonas Wind dashed Dortmund’s hopes by scoring the decisive goal for Wolfsburg in the 117th minute, securing their spot in the next round.
