Undav's Masterclass and Dortmund's Escape: The Six-Goal Epic
Must Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A crunch match between fourth and fifth that delivers everything the Bundesliga promises—four lead changes, a VAR bombshell, and two goals in the final minute make this a must-watch spectacle.
Deniz Undav Writes History with a Hat-Trick at Signal Iduna Park
Deniz Undav produced a performance of rare quality: three goals (47th, 71st, 90th) elevated the Stuttgart forward into an elite bracket. Only 1.9% of Bundesliga scorers achieve a hat-trick in a single match—Undav now joins that club. His finishing was surgical, his positioning lethal. The 90th-minute equalizer, set up by Christoph Fuhrich, crowned a display of intensity that kept Stuttgart alive despite Dortmund's dominance in periods.
Four Lead Changes and the VAR Storm
The balance of this match was perfectly unhinged. Emre Can opened from the penalty spot (34th), Maximilian Beier extended it (41st), then Undav struck back (47th). In the second half came the VAR earthquake: Serhou Guirassy's would-be goal was chalked off in the 56th minute—a decision that cranked up the stakes. Undav fired again (71st), Karim Adeyemi answered off the bench (89th), and then—the 90th-minute bombshell. Six goals in 56 minutes: a masterclass in ruthlessness and chaos.
Super-Subs and Stuttgart's Control
Stuttgart commanded possession (54%) and passing accuracy (82%), yet shot less efficiently than Dortmund. Karim Adeyemi came on in the 77th minute and struck immediately (89th)—the textbook super-sub story. Yet Fuhrich's assist for the 3:3 proved Stuttgart's bench fired too. With 16 shots to Dortmund's 14 and an xG of 1.55 to 2.99, Stuttgart was ruthless where it mattered: in the net.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
Guirassy's disallowed goal (56th) would have made it 3:1 to Dortmund. VAR's intervention preserved the drama and kept Stuttgart's hopes alive.
What made Deniz Undav the Man of the Match?
Hat-trick, 9.2 rating, clinical finishing under pressure. Undav was the difference between defeat and a draw—an elite display.
What caused this six-goal thriller?
Defensive fragility, offensive quality, and four lead changes. A six-pointer where neither defence could hold the line.
Why is this match rated 100/100?
Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 100/100 places this match in the "Must Watch" category.
