Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play BV Borussia Dortmund in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,689 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AC Monza get the match underway!
3.49
0-0Dale Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Duncan Fletcher!
4.20
0-0Dale Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Chadwick. Patrick Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
6.19
Markus Dittrich knocks the ball to his team mate, Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Duncan Fletcher. Excellent save.
8.43
0-0Armin Schrader controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.08
0-0Dale Mann barges into Gregorio Kiko. Dale Mann is given a warning by the referee! Gregorio Kiko runs off the knock.
16.10
Jonas Dehm flicks a high ball forward to Fred van Vliet who takes it down. Fred van Vliet shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
18.49
0-0Dale Mann flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Chadwick who brings the ball under control. Patrick Chadwick plays a quick one-two with Roberto Mendes and rushes in on goal... Patrick Chadwick strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Gregorio Kiko.
22.22
0-0David Bridges sees Eddy Ehret in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddy Ehret threads the ball through to David Bridges but he's offside!
24.01
1-0Gregorio Kiko knocks the ball forward to Eddy Ehret. Eddy Ehret shoots from 20 yards. Eddy Ehret scores for AC Monza!!
32.55
Martin Kirschner sees a break and surges forward. Martin Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Eddy Ehret. Eddy Ehret cuts inside the box! Eddy Ehret strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.38
Angelo Rizzitelli darts forward. Angelo Rizzitelli shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
45.00
Jonas Dehm knocks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Rizzitelli. Angelo Rizzitelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Mann. Dale Mann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Duncan Fletcher.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
BV Borussia Dortmund kick off the second half!
47.38
David Bridges sees Dominic White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic White plays a quick one-two with Eddy Ehret and rushes in on goal... Dominic White shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.49
Dale Mann makes a simple pass to Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Duncan Fletcher!
53.34
Angelo Rizzitelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
59.51
Martin Kirschner flicks a high ball forward to David Bridges who takes it down. David Bridges surges forward with the ball. David Bridges shoots from 20 yards but Malte Nahrstedt is on top of it.
60.46
Dale Mann sees Patrick Chadwick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Chadwick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
63.51
1-1David Bridges hacks Armin Schrader from behind! David Bridges is shown the yellow card! Armin Schrader gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.06
Jonas Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Dale Mann controls it well on his chest. Dale Mann makes a probing pass to Patrick Chadwick. Patrick Chadwick controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fred van Vliet through on goal. Fred van Vliet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Duncan Fletcher. Excellent save.
69.29
Tarik Elkhatabi hacks Markus Dittrich from behind! Tarik Elkhatabi is warned by the referee! Markus Dittrich runs off the knock.
72.24
Dale Mann hacks Matthias Wallner from behind! Dale Mann is given another warning by the referee! Matthias Wallner stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.04
Dale Mann threads the ball through to Markus Dittrich. Markus Dittrich knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Meyer. With a superhuman jump, Bakary Meyer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Duncan Fletcher picks it out of the air!
77.33
With great vision, Angelo Rizzitelli plays the ball forward to Markus Dittrich. Markus Dittrich changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Markus Dittrich runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Markus Dittrich provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.23
Matthias Wallner sees Paul Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Mason passes the ball forward to Ledley Wiltord. Ledley Wiltord finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
83.15
Martin Kirschner catches Bakary Meyer on the ankles. Martin Kirschner is warned by the referee! Bakary Meyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.32
Markus Dittrich surges forward with the ball. Markus Dittrich advances inside the box! Markus Dittrich cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Markus Dittrich of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Fletcher (GK)
8
2. Martin Kirschner (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Kiko (DEF)
7
4. Matthias Wallner (DEF)
6
5. Paul Mason (DEF)
6
6. Tarik Elkhatabi (MID)
6
7. David Bridges (MID)
6
8. Eddy Ehret (ATT)
8
9. Jorge Moreira (ATT)
6
10. Ledley Wiltord (MID)
6
11. Dominic White (GK)
6
12. Steve Potts (ATT)
0
13. Mitchel Kooistra (DEF)
0
14. Ronnie Sharpe (DEF)
0
1. Malte Nahrstedt (GK)
6
2. Quim Moreira (DEF)
6
3. Angelo Rizzitelli (DEF)
7
4. Jonas Dehm (DEF)
7
5. Armin Schrader (MID)
6
6. Dale Mann (MID)
8
7. Markus Dittrich (MID)
9
8. Bakary Meyer (MID)
6
9. Roberto Mendes (ATT)
6
10. Fred van Vliet (ATT)
6
11. Patrick Chadwick (ATT)
8
12. Jimmy Haise (ATT)
0
13. Kevin Neuhaus (DEF)
0
14. Neil Midgley (ATT)
0