Hat-trick by Andrej Kramarić as TSG Hoffenheim beat Holstein Kiel
TSG Hoffenheim vs
Holstein Kiel
Andrej Kramarić stole the show for TSG Hoffenheim with a superb hat-trick, sealing their 3-2 victory over Holstein Kiel in an exhilarating Bundesliga match.
Kramarić's third goal, which completed his hat-trick, came at a crucial moment, putting Hoffenheim comfortably ahead at 3-1. However, Holstein Kiel responded immediately when Shuto Machino scored with an assist from Nicolai Remberg with just one minute left on the clock.
The game's opening moments saw Kramarić calmly convert a penalty in the 6th minute to make it 1-0 for Hoffenheim. He doubled his tally in the 37th minute with a brilliant finish, thanks to an assist by Marius Bülter.
Holstein Kiel fought back in the 63rd minute when Alexander Bernhardsson scored after a precise Finn Porath pass, bringing the score to 2-1. Despite their efforts, Kiel faced another setback as Andu Yobel Kelati was sent off in the 82nd minute.
Looking ahead, TSG Hoffenheim will face Eintracht Frankfurt away on 31 August, host Hoffenheim on 14 September, and travel to FC Union Berlin on 21 September. Holstein Kiel's upcoming fixtures include a home game against VfL Wolfsburg on 31 August, another home match against FC Bayern München on 14 September, and an away tie at VfL Bochum 1848 on 21 September.