Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to FC St. Pauli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC St. Pauli appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rahn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC St. Pauli appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rahn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC St. Pauli get the match underway!
3.40
0-0Gustavo Rosario flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Costa collects the pass. Diogo Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.50
0-1With some swift thinking, Marc Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Leon Eberle. Leon Eberle edges inside the box! Leon Eberle takes a shot at goal. Leon Eberle scores for FC St. Pauli!!
21.14
0-1Alberto Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Miel Van Dalen. Miel Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward to Arno Hamann who brings the ball under control. Arno Hamann threads the ball through to Leon Eberle but he's offside!
22.42
0-1Henry Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ljubisa Minopoli. Ljubisa Minopoli hits a low pass to Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
26.04
Walid Ferhaoui flicks a high pass forward. Angelo De S. Correa controls it well on his chest. Angelo De S. Correa kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Costa but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.06
0-1Santino Cohen flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Rosario. Gustavo Rosario flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Hitzlsperger who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Hitzlsperger rushes past Alberto Lightfoot! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicolas Hitzlsperger provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Alberto Lightfoot!
36.28
Gustavo Rosario flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Costa controls it well on his chest. Diogo Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Lawrence.
38.08
Ljubisa Minopoli takes a quick throw-in, which Walid Ferhaoui takes on the chest. Walid Ferhaoui decides to run forward with the ball. Walid Ferhaoui puts a great ball through but Diogo Costa is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
39.17
Gustavo Rosario laces a weighted ball forward to Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa skips past Albrecht Zick! Some good footwork from Diogo Costa provides some space. He shoots at goal. Florian Döring gets down and covers it.
40.24
0-1Santino Cohen catches Miel Van Dalen on the ankles. The referee brings Santino Cohen to one side and gives him a warning! Miel Van Dalen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. FC St. Pauli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
BV Borussia Dortmund kick off and get the second half underway!
48.17
With vision, Henry Swift plays the ball forward to Gustavo Rosario. Gustavo Rosario knocks the ball forward to Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa threads the ball through into the box. Nicolas Hitzlsperger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Florian Döring is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.27
1-1Henry Swift advances with the ball. Henry Swift flicks a high pass forward. Angelo De S. Correa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Angelo De S. Correa whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.01
Miel Van Dalen makes a simple pass to Arno Hamann. Arno Hamann threads a neat, attacking ball through to Oberdan Crovari. Oberdan Crovari rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.30
Marc Zimmermann makes a probing pass to Leon Eberle. Leon Eberle shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.46
Santino Cohen flicks a high ball forward to Walid Ferhaoui who takes it down. Walid Ferhaoui sees Nicolas Hitzlsperger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
84.07
1-2BV Borussia Dortmund are keeping most of the possession.
89.19
Gustavo Rosario knocks the ball forward to Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa advances inside the box! Diogo Costa shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nicolas Hitzlsperger 48 | Leon Eberle 9, 71 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Albrecht Prantl (GK)
6
2. Abdoulaye Irié Bi Séhi (DEF)
6
3. Santino Cohen (DEF)
6
4. Henry Swift (DEF)
7
5. Piotr Lubanski (DEF)
6
6. Gustavo Rosario (MID)
7
7. Walid Ferhaoui (MID)
7
8. Ljubisa Minopoli (MID)
6
9. Angelo De S. Correa (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas Hitzlsperger (ATT)
8
11. Diogo Costa (ATT)
8
12. Atam Timmer (MID)
0
13. Stuart Law (ATT)
0
14. Sven Wilke (ATT)
0
1. Florian Döring (GK)
7
2. Alberto Lightfoot (DEF)
6
3. Albrecht Zick (DEF)
6
4. Hannes Witte (DEF)
6
5. Samir Köller (DEF)
6
6. Jody Lawrence (DEF)
6
7. Marc Zimmermann (MID)
7
8. Miel Van Dalen (MID)
7
9. Oberdan Crovari (ATT)
6
10. Arno Hamann (ATT)
6
11. Leon Eberle (ATT)
9
12. Andy Ferguson (MID)
0
13. Frederico Vila (GK)
0
14. Billy Bremner (GK)
0