Borussia Dortmund Cruise to DFB-Pokal Quarter-Finals with 2-0 Victory Over Wolfsburg

Şahin Stars as Dortmund Dominate Wolfsburg

Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals with a comfortable 2-0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg on Tuesday night. Nuri Şahin, making his first start of the season, was the star of the show, scoring the opening goal and dictating the tempo of the game.

Borussia Dortmund Impose Their Dominance

From the outset, Borussia Dortmund looked the more dangerous side, with Gio Reyna and Thorgan Hazard causing problems for the Wolfsburg defence. After a flurry of chances, Şahin broke the deadlock in the 15th minute, latching onto a loose ball to fire home from the edge of the box.

Wolfsburg Struggle to Create Chances

Wolfsburg struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, with their attack often isolated and lacking support. Dortmund's defence, marshalled by Mats Hummels, remained resolute, limiting the visitors to just a handful of half-chances.

Hazard Seals the Victory

In the second half, Dortmund continued to dominate possession and dictate the pace of play. Hazard sealed the victory in the 74th minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack with a clinical strike. The Belgian's goal effectively ended the contest, with Wolfsburg unable to find a way back into the game.

Şahin's Impact

Nuri Şahin's return to the starting lineup was a major positive for Dortmund. The experienced midfielder controlled the tempo of the game, provided creativity, and scored a crucial goal. His performance was a reminder of his importance to the team, especially in big matches like this.

Next Up: Bayern Munich Test

Borussia Dortmund will now turn their attention to the Bundesliga, where they face a daunting test against Bayern Munich on Saturday. The match will be a crucial test for Dortmund's title ambitions, and Şahin will be hoping to play a key role once again.