Borussia Dortmund began their DFB-Pokal campaign with a 5–0 win over HEBC Hamburg as Samuele Inácio scored twice in a dominant first-round performance.

HEBC Hamburg 0–5 Borussia Dortmund: BVB Cruise Into Round Two

Borussia Dortmund began their DFB-Pokal 2026/27 campaign in convincing fashion, defeating fifth-tier HEBC Hamburg 5–0 at the Volksparkstadion.

The result was ultimately comfortable, although HEBC made Dortmund work hard during the opening half-hour. Once Janek Wrede's own goal opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, however, the Bundesliga side quickly took control.

Daniel Svensson doubled Dortmund's advantage three minutes later before 18-year-old Samuele Inácio took centre stage. The Italian youngster scored twice before half-time, producing his first professional brace and giving Dortmund a commanding 4–0 lead at the interval.

Fábio Silva added a fifth goal shortly after the restart, completing the scoring in the 59th minute.

The victory sends Dortmund safely into the second round, while HEBC can take enormous pride from an unforgettable night in front of a record crowd for a DFB-Pokal match involving a fifth-tier club.

Match Overview

Detail	Information
Competition	DFB-Pokal 2026/27
Round	First Round
Match	HEBC Hamburg vs Borussia Dortmund
Venue	Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
Date	September 1, 2026
Result	HEBC Hamburg 0–5 Borussia Dortmund
Half-time	HEBC 0–4 Dortmund
Attendance	45,917
Man of the Match candidate	Samuele Inácio

The match attracted 45,917 spectators, a record attendance for a DFB-Pokal game involving a fifth-tier club. HEBC normally plays at the Professor-Reinmüller-Platz but moved the historic fixture to Hamburg's much larger Volksparkstadion.

HEBC Hold Dortmund at Bay Early On

The opening stages provided HEBC with exactly the kind of competitive performance their supporters had hoped to see.

Dortmund dominated possession and territory, but the Hamburg side defended with considerable determination and kept the Bundesliga visitors from finding an early breakthrough.

Dortmund created chances through Marcel Sabitzer and Inácio during the opening minutes, but their finishing lacked the necessary precision.

HEBC even managed to threaten on the counterattack. Robert Schick had an opportunity in the sixth minute after a transition, although his attempt failed to seriously trouble Alexander Meyer.

For around half an hour, HEBC's defensive structure remained intact.

The fifth-tier side were compact, aggressive and clearly motivated by the occasion.

But against a team with Dortmund's attacking quality, maintaining that level of resistance for 90 minutes was always going to be an enormous challenge.

Wrede Own Goal Opens the Floodgates

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 33rd minute.

Dortmund worked the ball forward through Julian Ryerson, whose delivery caused problems inside the HEBC penalty area. HEBC captain Janek Wrede unfortunately turned the ball into his own net.

The own goal gave Dortmund a 1–0 lead and, more importantly, removed the psychological barrier that had been holding the visitors back.

The breakthrough changed the match.

Dortmund suddenly looked sharper and more direct, while HEBC were forced to abandon some of their defensive caution.

That created more space for the Bundesliga side's attacking players.

Svensson Doubles the Lead Three Minutes Later

Dortmund did not have to wait long for a second goal.

In the 36th minute, Ryerson was involved again, delivering another dangerous ball into the attacking area.

This time, Daniel Svensson provided the finishing touch.

The left-sided defender had pushed forward throughout the match and was rewarded for his attacking ambition with Dortmund's second goal.

Suddenly, the score was 2–0.

HEBC's impressive resistance had been broken, and Dortmund were beginning to find the spaces they had been unable to exploit during the opening half-hour.

Samuele Inácio Takes Over

The next phase belonged entirely to Samuele Inácio.

The 18-year-old had already threatened earlier in the match, but his persistence finally produced a reward in the 41st minute.

After receiving the ball from Marcel Sabitzer, Inácio found the net to make it 3–0.

The youngster was not finished.

Deep into first-half stoppage time, Inácio struck again, completing his brace and giving Dortmund a commanding 4–0 advantage at the interval.

The second goal was particularly impressive because it arrived at the perfect moment for Dortmund, effectively ending any remaining uncertainty over the outcome before half-time.

For Inácio, it was an important personal milestone: his first professional brace.

Goal Timeline

33' – HEBC 0–1 Dortmund: Janek Wrede own goal
Julian Ryerson's involvement created pressure in the HEBC area before captain Janek Wrede inadvertently turned the ball into his own net.

36' – HEBC 0–2 Dortmund: Daniel Svensson
Svensson finished from another Ryerson delivery to double the visitors' lead.

41' – HEBC 0–3 Dortmund: Samuele Inácio
Marcel Sabitzer supplied the assist as Inácio scored Dortmund's third.

45+2' – HEBC 0–4 Dortmund: Samuele Inácio
Inácio struck again just before the break to complete his brace.

59' – HEBC 0–5 Dortmund: Fábio Silva
Joey Veerman supplied the final pass as Silva added Dortmund's fifth.

Dortmund Complete the Job After Half-Time

With the game effectively decided, Dortmund made several changes at half-time.

Maxi Beier replaced Ryerson, while Carney Chukwuemeka came on for Felix Nmecha. The changes allowed Dortmund to manage the workload of several regular starters while maintaining control of the match.

HEBC also made changes, but the gulf between the two teams remained evident.

Dortmund continued to dominate possession and territory, searching for additional goals.

Their fifth eventually arrived in the 59th minute.

Fábio Silva Makes It Five

Fábio Silva completed Dortmund's scoring just before the hour mark.

The Portuguese forward received a pass from Joey Veerman and finished to make it 5–0. Dortmund's official report noted that the goal appeared to come from a potentially offside position, but it stood and gave the visitors their fifth goal of the evening.

At 5–0, the match lost some of its intensity.

Dortmund had little reason to take unnecessary risks, while HEBC's priority became avoiding further damage and enjoying the remainder of an extraordinary occasion.

A Dominant Performance in the Numbers

Although HEBC had defended bravely for much of the first half, the final statistics illustrated Dortmund's superiority.

Dortmund's official report recorded a remarkable 36–2 advantage in shots as of the 85th minute.

That statistic underlines the level of pressure applied by the Bundesliga side.

The final score could have been even larger, but Dortmund's job was already effectively complete by half-time.

For HEBC, the small number of attempts on goal should not diminish the significance of their performance. They were facing a team with substantially greater resources and top-level experience.

Inácio's Breakthrough Night

The biggest individual story was undoubtedly Samuele Inácio.

The teenager entered the match with an opportunity to impress and took it spectacularly.

Two goals in four minutes transformed him from a promising young player into the headline figure of Dortmund's cup victory.

His performance was particularly encouraging because he showed different qualities across the two finishes, combining movement, positioning and composure in the final third.

The brace also represented a strong response after Inácio's difficult moment in Dortmund's Bundesliga victory over Hamburg, when he was sent off as a substitute.

Instead of allowing that setback to affect his confidence, he responded with his first professional two-goal performance.

Ryerson Provides the Creative Spark

Julian Ryerson also played a significant role.

The Dortmund right-back was directly involved in the buildup to three of the first four goals, providing the assist for Svensson and contributing to the two Inácio goals, while his delivery also led to Wrede's own goal.

His performance demonstrated how Dortmund can create additional attacking width from their defensive positions.

Against a deep defensive block, the ability of full-backs to deliver quality balls into the penalty area can be crucial.

Ryerson repeatedly provided that quality.

HEBC's Night to Remember

Despite the 5–0 defeat, HEBC can look back on the occasion with enormous pride.

This was their first competitive meeting with Borussia Dortmund, and playing against one of Germany's biggest clubs represented a historic moment for the Hamburg side.

The move to the Volksparkstadion allowed thousands of additional supporters to experience the occasion.

The attendance of 45,917 created a spectacular atmosphere and set a new DFB-Pokal attendance record for a match involving a fifth-tier team.

HEBC's players also deserve credit for remaining committed after Dortmund established a four-goal lead.

They continued defending, continued competing and ensured that the evening remained a celebration of their remarkable cup journey.

Niko Kovač Rotates His Squad

Dortmund coach Niko Kovač made seven changes to the team that had defeated Hamburg 2–0 in the Bundesliga just days earlier.

The rotation allowed several players to gain valuable minutes while giving younger members of the squad an opportunity to demonstrate their potential.

Among those to benefit was Inácio, while Mathis Albert also impressed with his involvement despite not getting on the scoresheet.

Kovač also changed Dortmund's tactical setup, using a 4-3-3 formation rather than his more familiar back-three structure. The adjustment helped Dortmund deal with HEBC's deep defensive block and provided greater width.

What the Result Means for Dortmund

Dortmund progress safely into the second round of the DFB-Pokal.

According to the club, this is the 21st consecutive time that Dortmund have reached the competition's second round.

The next round draw is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, with the draw beginning at approximately 17:55 CEST.

More importantly, the match gave Kovač the chance to rotate his squad while maintaining momentum after Dortmund's positive Bundesliga start.

The emergence of young players such as Inácio is another encouraging aspect.

Final Thoughts

Borussia Dortmund made a confident start to their DFB-Pokal 2026/27 campaign, defeating HEBC Hamburg 5–0 in front of a record crowd at the Volksparkstadion.

The Hamburg side resisted for more than half an hour, but Janek Wrede's own goal in the 33rd minute finally opened the door.

Three minutes later, Daniel Svensson doubled Dortmund's advantage before Samuele Inácio scored twice, in the 41st and 45+2nd minutes, to put the result beyond doubt before half-time. Fábio Silva then added the fifth goal in the 59th minute.

The final score reflected Dortmund's dominance, with the Bundesliga side recording an extraordinary 36–2 shot advantage by the 85th minute.

For Dortmund, the evening belonged to Inácio, whose first professional brace provided one of the major talking points of the match.

For HEBC, however, the result cannot overshadow what was an extraordinary night in Hamburg. A record crowd, a historic opponent and a place in the first round of the DFB-Pokal made this an occasion their supporters will remember for years.

Final score: HEBC Hamburg 0–5 Borussia Dortmund.