Dortmund 2-0 over Hamburger in Bundesliga opener
Dortmund won 2-0; the goals came in the 9th minute and in first-half stoppage time (own goal by Bornau).
On 29.08.2026, Borussia Dortmund defeated Hamburger 2-0 in the opening of the Bundesliga season, securing a routine home win and deciding the outcome already in the first half.
The first half decided the match
In the 9th minute Girasi delivered a cross and directed the ball from the edge of the penalty area toward the left post for 1-0. Dortmund continued to control the tempo and in the first minute of first-half stoppage time recorded the second goal incident.
The second goal was an own goal by Bornau after he deflected a shot incorrectly and sent the ball into his own goalkeeper's net, further preserving Dortmund's lead before the break.
HSV had the best chance in the 67th minute when Daka was left alone on the edge of the penalty area and shot powerfully toward goal, but the ball went past the right post.
In the 77th minute the home side was reduced to ten men after Inasio received a direct red card.
Dortmund left with three points from the home duel and started the new season calmly, while Hamburger will need to seek answers after the opening defeat.
Photo: press material from the event
