Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 18,934 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Masur.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Masur.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg kick off the first half!
2.33
0-0Torsten Witte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Chivu. John Chivu shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.08
0-0Sebastien Muhlstein threads a neat ball through to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill makes a probing pass to Seth Williams. Seth Williams plays a scrappy one-two with Patrick Chadwick and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Seth Williams provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Linus Möller manages to gather it comfortably.
4.27
Mervin Chadwick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.12
0-0Thijs Grot passes the ball forward to Mervin Chadwick. Mervin Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Witte collects the pass. Torsten Witte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malte Nahrstedt who gathers it comfortably.
9.40
David Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Williams. Seth Williams advances inside the box! Seth Williams looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
12.27
Jaime Quaresma makes a probing pass to John Chivu. John Chivu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malte Nahrstedt who gathers it comfortably.
14.28
Petri van den Heuvel kicks a strong pass forward to Wilson De Neff. Wilson De Neff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Zoppetti.
18.39
0-0Sebastien Muhlstein hacks Torsten Witte from behind! Sebastien Muhlstein is warned by the referee! Torsten Witte stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.26
1-0Under pressure, Petri van den Heuvel clears the ball far upfield. Wilson De Neff plays a one-two with Jaime Quaresma and rushes in on goal... Wilson De Neff shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.52
Antonio Martins flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Mendes controls it well on his chest. Roberto Mendes runs straight at the defence! Roberto Mendes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Linus Möller reads it well. Excellent keeping!
28.39
1-0Antonio Martins threads a neat ball through to Seth Williams. Seth Williams skips past Thijs Grot! Julian Böhm clumsily knocks into Seth Williams. Seth Williams appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
30.46
Sebastien Muhlstein hits a low pass to Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes makes a simple pass to Patrick Chadwick. Patrick Chadwick shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.42
Antonio Martins hits a low pass to Patrick Chadwick. Patrick Chadwick shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Linus Möller smothers it!
42.39
Wilson De Neff makes a simple pass to Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Malte Nahrstedt manages to gather it.
44.06
With imagination, David Mason plays the ball forward to Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Williams. With a superhuman jump, Seth Williams connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Linus Möller reads it well. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
47.26
1-1Roberto Mendes hacks Petri van den Heuvel from behind! Roberto Mendes is shown the yellow card! Petri van den Heuvel stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.48
Colin McNeill makes a simple pass to Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Linus Möller keeps it out!
51.31
Mervin Chadwick knocks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari plays a one-two with Jaime Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Renzo Vicari cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
53.09
Simon Vogel makes a strong solo run forward. Simon Vogel decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards John Chivu. John Chivu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Malte Nahrstedt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.04
David Mason flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Mendes who brings the ball under control. Roberto Mendes finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
59.15
John Chivu brings the ball forward. John Chivu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.04
Torsten Witte surges forward with the ball. Torsten Witte lofts in a cross ball towards John Chivu. John Chivu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Malte Nahrstedt is on top of it.
63.09
Colin McNeill hacks Simon Vogel from behind! The referee calls over Colin McNeill and warns him to calm down! Simon Vogel stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.08
Wilson De Neff makes a probing pass to Julian Böhm. Julian Böhm makes a probing pass to John Chivu. John Chivu shoots from 20 yards but Malte Nahrstedt is on top of it.
66.00
Simon Vogel makes a probing pass to Mervin Chadwick. Mervin Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. John Chivu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Chivu makes a simple pass, allowing Jaime Quaresma to run into the box. Jaime Quaresma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.14
3-1Torsten Witte decides to run forward with the ball. Torsten Witte passes the ball forward but Mervin Chadwick is offside!
73.50
Mervin Chadwick makes a simple pass to Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.23
3-1BV Borussia Dortmund have made 3 substitutions with Markus Klinsmann replacing Andy White, Armin Schrader replacing David Mason and Neil Midgley replacing Patrick Chadwick .
78.27
With great vision, Antonio Martins plays the ball forward to Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes makes a defence splitting pass to Colin McNeill. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Colin McNeill provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Linus Möller!
79.29
Colin McNeill runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Colin McNeill shoots from 20 yards. Linus Möller gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
81.37
3-1Colin McNeill clumsily knocks into Mervin Chadwick. Colin McNeill is given another warning by the referee! Mervin Chadwick carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.44
Renzo Vicari sees space and advances. Renzo Vicari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armin Schrader.
84.21
Neil Midgley clumsily knocks into Thijs Grot. The referee calls over Neil Midgley and shows him a yellow card! Thijs Grot stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.48
Mervin Chadwick hits a low pass to Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Schrader.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Linus Möller (GK)
8
2. Thijs Grot (DEF)
6
3. Julian Böhm (DEF)
6
4. Petri van den Heuvel (DEF)
6
5. Simon Vogel (DEF)
7
6. Mervin Chadwick (MID)
7
7. Torsten Witte (MID)
7
8. Wilson De Neff (MID)
8
9. John Chivu (ATT)
9
10. Renzo Vicari (ATT)
6
11. Jaime Quaresma (ATT)
8
12. Philipp Wieland (DEF)
0
13. Daniel Viana (MID)
0
14. Samir Neudecker (GK)
0
1. Malte Nahrstedt (GK)
7
2. Ivan Zoppetti (DEF)
6
3. Sebastien Muhlstein (DEF)
6
4. Andy White (DEF)
6
5. Jonas Dehm (DEF)
6
6. Colin McNeill (MID)
6
7. Antonio Martins (MID)
6
8. David Mason (MID)
6
9. Roberto Mendes (ATT)
7
10. Patrick Chadwick (ATT)
7
11. Seth Williams (ATT)
7
12. Markus Klinsmann (DEF)
6
13. Armin Schrader (MID)
6
14. Neil Midgley (ATT)
5