Stuttgart hosted the powerful Borussia Dortmund in a key match of the 4th round of the German top league. However, the match went beyond all expectations, as Stuttgart dealt Dortmund a heavy blow on the road with a 5-1 victory.
Stuttgart got off to a fantastic start just four minutes into the game, capitalizing on Dortmund's lack of stability with a flick on by Ondorf in the penalty area. The goal also boosted the morale of Stuttgart's players, who began to take control of the game with more confidence.
In the 21st minute, Stuttgart extended their lead again. Mittelstaedt sent a precise long pass from the midfield, and Demirovic made it 2-0 with an easy header from inside the box.Stuttgart's attack was like a tidal wave, tiring out Dortmund's defense.
Stuttgart's offense continued unabated at the start of the second half. In the 62nd minute, Carazolle sent a precise cross from the right, and Miyo cushioned the ball at the back post to extend the score to 3-0. The goal almost showed Dortmund the depths of despair.
However, Dortmund did not give up. In the 75th minute, Girassi broke through Zagadou in the penalty area and calmly pushed a shot through the goal to equalize for his team. The goal gave Dortmund fans a glimmer of hope, but it was short-lived.
Stuttgart extended their lead again in the 80th minute. Miyo scored his first Bundesliga goal when he broke near the end line and sent an assist to Bilal Toure, who easily pushed the ball inside the box. The goal extended Stuttgart's lead to 4-1.
As the game entered extra time, Stuttgart still didn't stop attacking. In the 90th minute, Ondorf scored his second goal of the match when he fired a low shot from outside the penalty area into the far corner of the goal. The goal also sealed the victory, and Stuttgart finally beat Dortmund 5-1.
