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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Millerntor-Stadion where FC St. Pauli play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC St. Pauli are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Janes.


0.00
FC St. Pauli kick off and get the match underway!
2.34
Arjen Sluiter flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.30
Abdoulaye Irié Bi Séhi surges forward with the ball. Abdoulaye Irié Bi Séhi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Wilke. Sven Wilke flicks the ball to his team mate, Germán Nava. Germán Nava rockets a shot on goal. Florian Döring is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.16
Bart Van Der Gun clumsily knocks into Andy Ferguson. The referee calls over Bart Van Der Gun and warns him to calm down! Andy Ferguson runs off the knock.
20.38
Abdoulaye Irié Bi Séhi knocks the ball forward to Bart Van Der Gun. With intelligent imagination, Bart Van Der Gun plays the ball forward to Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Wilke but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.30
Diogo Costa comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Neves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Neves runs off the knock.
22.47
Andy Ferguson darts forward. Andy Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.58
Marc Zimmermann receives the ball from a throw-in from Andy Ferguson. Marc Zimmermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Ritzinger. Leon Ritzinger plays a one-two with Arno Hamann and advances towards the goal... Leon Ritzinger shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
27.49
Henry Swift flicks a high pass forward. Bart Van Der Gun holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bart Van Der Gun flicks a high pass forward. Sven Wilke controls it well on his chest. Sven Wilke tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Florian Döring!
28.01
Juan-Carlos Guardiola makes a simple pass to Germán Nava. Germán Nava plays a scrappy one-two with Sven Wilke and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Germán Nava provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.29
Andy Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Leon Ritzinger who takes it down. Leon Ritzinger shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
38.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.18
Arjen Sluiter chips the ball to his team mate, Germán Nava. Germán Nava knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC St. Pauli appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC St. Pauli players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund get the second half underway!
47.27
Samir Köller sees a break and surges forward. Samir Köller surges forward with the ball. Samir Köller whips in a cross ball towards Arno Hamann. Arno Hamann powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
48.16
Arjen Sluiter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Wilke. Sven Wilke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hannes Witte.
51.27
Diogo Neves sees Andy Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Ferguson makes a simple pass to Leon Ritzinger. Leon Ritzinger plays a quick one-two with Arno Hamann and rushes in on goal... Leon Ritzinger shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
55.25
Andy Ferguson surges forward with the ball. Andy Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Hamann. Arno Hamann beats his man to it with a header but somehow Nestor Ginola happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.16
Marc Zimmermann threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Crovari. Oberdan Crovari shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.03
Bart Van Der Gun barges into Marc Zimmermann. The referee warns Bart Van Der Gun again to calm down! Marc Zimmermann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.11
Marc Zimmermann makes a probing pass to Oberdan Crovari. Oberdan Crovari kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Ritzinger but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.39
Arjen Sluiter threads a neat ball through to Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Florian Döring!
71.54
Arjen Sluiter threads a neat ball through to Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa whips in a cross ball towards Germán Nava. Germán Nava connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
73.16
Abdoulaye Irié Bi Séhi threads a neat ball through to Bart Van Der Gun. Bart Van Der Gun threads a neat ball through to Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Wilke. Alberto Lightfoot hacks Sven Wilke from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
75.28
Albrecht Zick threads a neat ball through to Marc Zimmermann. Marc Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward to Arno Hamann who brings the ball under control. Arno Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Ritzinger. With a superhuman jump, Leon Ritzinger connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.13
Henry Swift flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Guardiola collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Wilke. Sven Wilke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Lightfoot.
78.51
Juan-Carlos Guardiola sees space and advances. Juan-Carlos Guardiola shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
84.23
BV Borussia Dortmund are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 43.421052631579 vs 56.578947368421
Play Area
Home team third: 32.89%, Midfield: 44.74%, Away team third: 22.37%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Germán Nava of BV Borussia Dortmund

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Diogo Neves (DEF)
6
4. Albrecht Zick (DEF)
6
5. Hannes Witte (DEF)
6
6. Samir Köller (DEF)
7
6
8. Andy Ferguson (MID)
7
6
10. Arno Hamann (ATT)
6
11. Leon Ritzinger (ATT)
6

12. Miel Van Dalen (MID)
0
0
14. Jody Lawrence (DEF)
0

2. Nestor Ginola (DEF)
6
4. Henry Swift (DEF)
6
6
8. Arjen Sluiter (MID)
7
9. Sven Wilke (ATT)
8
10. Diogo Costa (ATT)
6
11. Germán Nava (ATT)
9

12. Anders Olesen (GK)
0
13. Gustavo Rosario (MID)
0
14. Stuart Law (ATT)
0