Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 14,982 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Sammer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Sammer.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
3.03
0-0Tiago Costa flicks a high ball forward to Samir Overath who takes it down. Samir Overath tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
4.50
0-0Eric Backes flicks a high pass forward to Samir Overath who brings the ball under control. Samir Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.22
Diogo Monteiro decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.04
0-1Fernando Garrido knocks the ball forward to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez plays a one-two with Ernesto Galadames and rushes in on goal... Enrique Perez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.31
0-1Jonas Jahn catches Eric Backes on the ankles. The referee brings Jonas Jahn to one side and gives him a warning! Eric Backes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.44
0-1Simon Neuhaus makes a probing pass to Tiago Costa. Tiago Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Overath. Samir Overath shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jorge Marques.
20.08
Tiago Costa passes the ball forward to Anton Behrens. Anton Behrens shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.50
Mohammed Piket pushes up the pitch. Mohammed Piket flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
22.04
Demlaba Ouédec threads a neat ball through to Jonas Jahn. Jonas Jahn makes a simple pass to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.38
0-1Scott Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Eric Thielemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Thielemann flicks a high ball forward to Julian Andres who takes it down. Julian Andres passes the ball forward but Samir Overath is offside!
27.55
0-1Simon Brückner comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Galadames. The referee calls over Simon Brückner and shows him a yellow card! Ernesto Galadames stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.55
0-1Free kick to FC Union Berlin just outside the area...
29.39
Enrique Perez slowly runs up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
33.10
Eric Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Andres. Julian Andres shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.37
Eric Thielemann flicks a high ball forward to Samir Overath who takes it down. Samir Overath shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.39
Simon Brückner hits a low pass to Eric Thielemann. Eric Thielemann knocks the ball forward to Samir Overath. Samir Overath finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Jorge Marques.
45.00
George Van Helmond sees Jonas Jahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Jahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez skips past Simon Brückner! Enrique Perez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Union Berlin kicking off!
51.09
Paul Röhlig barges into Ernesto Galadames. The referee warns Paul Röhlig to calm down! Ernesto Galadames runs off the knock.
53.06
David Clemence threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jan Kauder manages to keep it out.
59.01
Diogo Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Eric Thielemann. Diogo Monteiro is shown the yellow card! Eric Thielemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.16
Mauricio Gonzalez sees Enrique Perez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Perez shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.08
Simon Neuhaus sees a break and surges forward. Simon Neuhaus flicks a high ball forward to Samir Overath who takes it down. Samir Overath shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
71.41
Eric Thielemann comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Garrido. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Garrido runs off the knock.
75.54
0-1Under pressure, Demlaba Ouédec clears the ball far upfield. Enrique Perez skips past Scott Hendry! Enrique Perez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Simon Neuhaus's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
78.35
Mohammed Piket makes a simple pass to David Clemence. David Clemence makes a beautiful solo run. David Clemence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
79.07
Simon Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Eric Backes controls it well on his chest. Eric Backes brings the ball forward. Eric Backes shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
83.45
Mohammed Piket controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Monteiro. Diogo Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jan Kauder!
84.30
Jonas Jahn barges into Eric Backes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Backes stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.54
Tiago Costa threads the ball through to Anton Behrens. Anton Behrens advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Anton Behrens provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Jorge Marques. Excellent save.
87.01
David Clemence hacks Eric Backes from behind! The referee warns David Clemence to calm down! Eric Backes stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.34
Eric Thielemann takes it forward alone. Eric Thielemann knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Behrens. Anton Behrens rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Perez of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jan Kauder (GK)
7
2. Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
7
3. Scott Hendry (DEF)
6
4. Paul Röhlig (DEF)
5
5. Simon Brückner (DEF)
6
6. Eric Thielemann (MID)
7
7. Tiago Costa (MID)
7
8. Eric Backes (MID)
6
9. Julian Andres (ATT)
6
10. Samir Overath (ATT)
6
11. Anton Behrens (ATT)
9
12. Paul Lindner (ATT)
0
13. Daniel Ferrer (DEF)
0
14. Eric Lange (MID)
0
1. Jorge Marques (GK)
7
2. George Van Helmond (DEF)
6
3. Demlaba Ouédec (DEF)
6
4. Mohammed Piket (DEF)
8
5. Jonas Jahn (MID)
6
6. David Clemence (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Gonzalez (MID)
6
8. Diogo Monteiro (MID)
6
9. Fernando Garrido (MID)
6
10. Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
7
11. Enrique Perez (ATT)
9
12. Brian Stamp (DEF)
0
13. Giuliano Gritti (MID)
0
14. Andreas Andersson (ATT)
0