Holstein Kiel Stun Borussia Dortmund with 4-2 Victory in Bundesliga Classic

Holstein Kiel pulled off a stunning 4-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with Jann-Fiete Arp sealing the win with a late counter-attack goal.

Holstein Kiel achieved the most significant result in their history, stunning eight-time German champions Borussia Dortmund with a thrilling 4-2 victory in their first-ever Bundesliga meeting. Marcel Rapp's side carried their momentum from the previous weekend's clash against Freiburg, where they scored twice in the final five minutes, to deliver a remarkable performance against Dortmund.

Kiel's sensational first-half display saw them take a commanding three-goal lead into the break. The hosts opened the scoring just before the half-hour mark, as Shuto Machino unleashed a powerful right-footed effort into the top corner of Gregor Kobel's goal. Sensing Dortmund's vulnerability, Kiel continued to exploit their weaknesses on the counter, and their persistence paid off with a second goal. Lasse Rosenboom's pinpoint cross found Phil Harres, who headed home with ease.

The hosts were in dreamland as they scored their third goal before halftime, with Phil Harres turning provider for Alexander Bernhardsson. Bernhardsson showcased his skill with a clever left-footed finish from 12 yards out, capping off an extraordinary 45 minutes for Holstein Kiel. The electric atmosphere in the stadium reflected the hosts' stunning performance, which left Dortmund reeling and facing an uphill battle to recover in the second half.

Dortmund's dismal first-half performance made a second-half reaction almost inevitable. Giovanni Reyna sparked the comeback with a goal out of the blue, collecting the ball on the edge of the 18-yard box and unleashing a powerful shot into the far left corner. Jamie Gittens followed suit with an equally impressive finish, stylishly finding the opposite corner of the goal to bring Dortmund within a goal of their hosts.

Just as it seemed Dortmund's momentum had stalled, they were handed a lifeline in the game's dying moments. Kiel captain Lewis Holtby was shown a red card for a clumsy tackle on Felix Nmecha, giving Dortmund a numerical advantage. However, the visitors were unable to capitalize on this opportunity, and instead, it was Kiel who scored the game's sixth goal. With Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel committed forward for a last-minute corner, Jann-Fiete Arp seized the chance to counter-attack.

Arp won the ball back and embarked on a solo run, covering most of the pitch before stroking the ball into an empty net from range. This goal sealed a stunning 4-2 victory for Holstein Kiel, marking only their third win of the Bundesliga season. The triumph will be a significant morale booster for Marcel Rapp's side, while Dortmund will be left to ponder what might have been after a disastrous first-half performance.