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A step in the right direction for Gio Reyna! USMNT star makes most of DFB-Pokal opportunity in win over John Brooks' Hoffenheim

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  • Reyna and Brooks both start
  • USMNT midfielder's second start in a row
  • Dortmund faces gruelling schedule

Reyna made his second consecutive start and logged 70 good minutes in the win, creating several big chances for Dortmund. The hosts, ultimately, got their goal through Marco Reus just before halftime, as they sealed a 1-0 victory at Signal Iduna Park.

With the win, Dortmund have advanced to the competition's round of 16, with the draw set for November 5 with matches to be held on December 5-6.