Match Report


SpVgg Greuther Fürth     BV Borussia Dortmund
Computer Player Computer Player
K. MatthäusGcaptain1GG. Abbiati
J. PalumboD2DS. Neuhaus
J. NordwaldD3DT. Frieser
V. TurekD4DR. Martins
F. ColeD5DP. Röhlig
L. RadiceM6MJ. Mercer
P. KohlerM7MT. Costa
S. HässlerM8captainMJ. Fromm
M. StiepermannA9AJ. Andres
M. BartschA10AL. Röhner
M. NeudeckerA11AS. Overath
 
J. WielandM12DS. Stiepermann
L. KlimekG13GH. Lua-Lua
J. PalumboA14GJ. Kauder

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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play BV Borussia Dortmund in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SpVgg Greuther Fürth and BV Borussia Dortmund are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Sammer.


0.00
BV Borussia Dortmund start the match!
4.13
Tiago Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Andres. Julian Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Overath. Samir Overath jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Kevin Matthäus reads it well. He makes it look easy!
8.35
Lamberto Radice sees Markus Neudecker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Neudecker lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Bartsch. Markus Bartsch outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Tobias Frieser steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
9.01
Jakob Nordwald flicks a high pass forward to Lamberto Radice who brings the ball under control. Lamberto Radice makes an attacking run forward. Lamberto Radice knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.10
Pascal Kohler sees Markus Neudecker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Neudecker kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Bartsch but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.01
Simon Hässler clumsily knocks into Jermaine Mercer. The referee calls over Simon Hässler and warns him to calm down! Jermaine Mercer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.49
Tobias Frieser runs forward with the ball. Tobias Frieser chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kevin Matthäus manages to gather it effortlessly.
28.26
Tobias Frieser passes the ball forward to Jermaine Mercer. Jermaine Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Samir Overath controls it well on his chest. Samir Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.03
Jan Fromm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Andres. Julian Andres whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Kevin Matthäus. What a great pair of hands!
34.01
Pascal Kohler knocks the ball forward to Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. Markus Bartsch controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Markus Bartsch muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.52
Jermaine Mercer flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francis Cole.
40.02
Lamberto Radice passes the ball forward to Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
42.36
Simon Hässler passes the ball forward to Markus Neudecker. Markus Neudecker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Gianmatteo Abbiati is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth get the second half underway!
49.04
Francis Cole makes a probing pass to Simon Hässler. Simon Hässler sees space and advances. Simon Hässler shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
53.09
Jermaine Mercer kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Turek.
54.55
Vincenzo Turek knocks the ball forward to Simon Hässler. With a delightful solo run, Simon Hässler stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Hässler plays a quick one-two with Markus Neudecker and rushes in on goal... Simon Hässler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.44
Simon Hässler flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann skips past Paul Röhlig! Marcel Stiepermann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gianmatteo Abbiati is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.25
Pascal Kohler flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Neudecker. Markus Neudecker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Bartsch but he's offside!
63.48
Simon Hässler sees space and advances. Simon Hässler plays a quick one-two with Marcel Stiepermann and rushes in on goal... Simon Hässler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.35
Tobias Frieser comes in with a late challenge on Simon Hässler. Tobias Frieser is warned by the referee! Simon Hässler stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.49
Jan Fromm flicks a high ball forward to Julian Andres who takes it down. Julian Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Matthäus who gathers it comfortably.
71.25
Vincenzo Turek sees Lamberto Radice in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lamberto Radice knocks the ball forward to Markus Neudecker. Markus Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Stiepermann. Tobias Frieser comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Stiepermann. Penalty not given!!
90.00
Simon Hässler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Hässler finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

SpVgg Greuther Fürth

BV Borussia Dortmund
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 61.8421052631579 vs 38.1578947368421
Play Area
Home team third: 22.37%, Midfield: 48.68%, Away team third: 28.95%

Scorers
Markus Bartsch 34
Markus Neudecker 42
Simon Hässler 55
Marcel Stiepermann 57

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Hässler of SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Kevin Matthäus (GK)
6
2. Jakob Palumbo (DEF)
6
3. Jakob Nordwald (DEF)
6
4. Vincenzo Turek (DEF)
6
5. Francis Cole (DEF)
6
6. Lamberto Radice (MID)
6
7. Pascal Kohler (MID)
6
8. Simon Hässler (MID)
9
9. Marcel Stiepermann (ATT)
8
10. Markus Bartsch (ATT)
7
11. Markus Neudecker (ATT)
8

12. Julian Wieland (MID)
0
13. Linus Klimek (GK)
0
14. Jan Palumbo (ATT)
0

1. Gianmatteo Abbiati (GK)
6
2. Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
6
3. Tobias Frieser (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Martins (DEF)
6
5. Paul Röhlig (DEF)
6
6. Jermaine Mercer (MID)
6
7. Tiago Costa (MID)
6
8. Jan Fromm (MID)
6
9. Julian Andres (ATT)
6
10. Lennart Röhner (ATT)
6
11. Samir Overath (ATT)
6

12. Steffen Stiepermann (DEF)
0
13. Harry Lua-Lua (GK)
0
14. Jan Kauder (GK)
0