Holstein Kiel boost their survival hopes, stunning Borussia Dortmund with three first-half goals in a brilliant Bundesliga win.

Holstein Kiel succumbed to a 3-2 defeat on Saturday at the hands of Freiburg, who were leading 3-0 before conceding in the 85th and 90th minutes. Boss Marcel Rapp might feel his team should have done considerably better defensively considering his side did not face a big chance and only faced an xG total of 0.63.

The Bundesliga debutants may be embroiled in a scrap for their very survival, but a famous night against one of the biggest names in world football will have fans singing into the night after a first-half blitz helped Kiel to a gargantuan three-point haul.

The Bundesliga will resume its proceedings as Holstein Kiel gear up to host Borussia Dortmund in their 17th league game of the season.

Holstein Kiel will be looking for their third league win when they host a struggling Borussia Dortmund outfit on Tuesday night.

Coach Nuri Sahin's job is not up for discussion despite a shocking defeat to promoted Holstein Kiel as Borussia Dortmund dismissed the possibility of sacking him. "We will not have a discussion about the coach,

U.S. international Gio Reyna was brought on in the 59th minute and had an immediate impact, finding a way to launch a rocket from just outside the box past two defenders to score and cut Holstein Kiel's advantage to 3-1.