Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to Waldhof Mannheim. A crowd of 19,812 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Waldhof Mannheim appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Bonora.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Waldhof Mannheim appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Bonora.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Waldhof Mannheim get the match underway!
6.32
0-0Norman Boyd makes a probing pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Gianmatteo Abbiati.
7.00
0-0It's a corner kick. Guido Redaelli loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Tobias Frieser reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
8.35
0-0Maurizio Ponzo flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Salmon who brings the ball under control. Alfred Salmon shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.28
0-0Torsten Lorenz threads the ball through to Norman Boyd. Showing composure, Norman Boyd laces a weighted ball forward to Alfred Salmon. Alfred Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Martins.
14.02
Jermaine Mercer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Overath. Samir Overath shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
15.48
0-0Tony Lanckohr comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Röhner. Tony Lanckohr is shown the yellow card! Lennart Röhner stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.40
Stefan Landerl flicks a high pass forward. Guido Redaelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guido Redaelli flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Szepan collects the pass. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmatteo Abbiati who gathers it comfortably.
22.06
Jan Fromm chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Overath. Samir Overath finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.31
0-0Tobias Frieser hacks Steffen Szepan from behind! The referee brings Tobias Frieser to one side and gives him a warning! Steffen Szepan stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.48
0-1Maurizio Ponzo hits a low pass to Alfred Salmon. Alfred Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.10
Jermaine Mercer threads a neat ball through to Julian Andres. Julian Andres rushes past Stefan Landerl! Julian Andres cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.27
Maurizio Ponzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmatteo Abbiati who gathers it comfortably.
39.01
Guido Redaelli threads the ball through to Alfred Salmon. Alfred Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.53
0-1Gerhard Köpke chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks the ball forward to Alfred Salmon but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.43
With vision, Torsten Lorenz plays the ball forward to Guido Redaelli. Guido Redaelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gianmatteo Abbiati!
45.00
Norman Boyd decides to run forward with the ball. Norman Boyd plays a one-two with Steffen Szepan and advances towards the goal... Norman Boyd tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
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. Waldhof Mannheim 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
BV Borussia Dortmund kick off the second half!
47.58
Stefan Landerl passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Guido Redaelli. Guido Redaelli sees Alfred Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Szepan. With a superhuman jump, Steffen Szepan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.07
Guido Redaelli hacks Jan Fromm from behind! Guido Redaelli is warned by the referee! Jan Fromm hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.59
Guido Redaelli knocks the ball forward to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.18
Stefan Landerl knocks the ball forward to Guido Redaelli. Guido Redaelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan makes a convincing header. Gianmatteo Abbiati didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.41
Maurizio Ponzo kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmatteo Abbiati who gathers it comfortably.
60.32
Tony Lanckohr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guido Redaelli. Guido Redaelli chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Frieser.
61.12
Norman Boyd chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Salmon. Alfred Salmon passes the ball forward but Steffen Szepan is offside!
66.53
Jermaine Mercer clumsily knocks into Maurizio Ponzo. The referee calls over Jermaine Mercer and shows him a yellow card! Maurizio Ponzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.49
Jermaine Mercer catches Guido Redaelli on the ankles. The referee brings Jermaine Mercer to one side and gives him a warning! Guido Redaelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.23
Samir Overath barges into Stefan Landerl. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Landerl runs off the knock.
73.42
Norman Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Niven easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.35
Rafael Martins comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Niven. The referee brings Rafael Martins to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.15
Simon Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Fromm. Jan Fromm threads a neat ball through to Julian Andres. Julian Andres plays a scrappy one-two with Samir Overath and advances towards the goal... Julian Andres strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.35
Norman Boyd passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.01
Gerhard Köpke makes a probing pass to Alfred Salmon. Alfred Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
87.41
Maurizio Ponzo receives the ball from a throw-in from Guido Redaelli. Maurizio Ponzo threads a neat ball through to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Salmon. Alfred Salmon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Waldhof Mannheim!
90.00
Maurizio Ponzo hits a low pass to Alfred Salmon. Alfred Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for 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 Alfred Salmon of Waldhof Mannheim |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gianmatteo Abbiati (GK)
6
2. Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
6
3. Tobias Frieser (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Martins (DEF)
5
5. Paul Röhlig (DEF)
6
6. Jermaine Mercer (MID)
6
7. Jan Fromm (MID)
6
8. Eric Backes (MID)
6
9. Julian Andres (ATT)
7
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
1. Giancarlo Migliorini (GK)
6
2. Torsten Lorenz (DEF)
6
3. Stefan Landerl (DEF)
6
4. Tony Lanckohr (DEF)
6
5. Gerhard Köpke (MID)
6
6. Norman Boyd (MID)
7
7. Guido Redaelli (MID)
7
8. Maurizio Ponzo (MID)
7
9. Stuart Niven (ATT)
8
10. Alfred Salmon (ATT)
9
11. Steffen Szepan (ATT)
8
12. Marc Krüger (DEF)
0
13. Florian Birkwald (MID)
0
14. Samir Seifert (ATT)
0