The hosts entered this match seeking to halt a run of three consecutive league defeats, while Dortmund aimed to build on their emphatic 6-0 victory against Union Berlin. Both sides were aware of the match’s significance in their respective campaigns
The opening 45 minutes saw both teams engaged in a tactical battle, with St. Pauli showing impressive resilience against their more fancied opponents.
Dortmund, despite enjoying more possession, struggled to break down St. Pauli’s well-organised defence. Nico schlotterbeck received a yellow card in the 13th minute for a late challenge on Weibhaupt, highlighting the intensity of the contest.
Dortmund emerged with renewed vigour, and their increased attacking intent quickly paid dividends. In the 50th minute,Karim Adeyemi’s clever work in the box set up serhou Guirassy who showed great composure to slot home from close range, giving Dortmund the lead.
Dortmund doubled their advantage just eight minutes later through a moment of individual brilliance from Adeyemi. The pacey winger embarked on a stunning solo run from the halfway line, leaving the St. Pauli defence in his wake before the brilliant finishing.
Despite finding themselves two goals down, St. Pauli refused to capitulate. The hosts continued to push forward.but it was too little, too late for the spirited hosts. St. Pauli’s frustration was evident when Abdoulie  Ceesay received a yellow card in the 79th minute for a foul on pascal Grob.