Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 20,467 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund kick off the first half!
6.39
0-0Jonathan Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Kirschner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Kirschner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin McNeill.
8.11
Paul Brown knocks the ball forward to Javier Cuellar. Javier Cuellar threads the ball through to George Eadie. George Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.46
1-0Peter Keegan flicks the ball to his team mate, Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Tiler. Les Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Malte Nahrstedt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.02
1-0Guy Coppens barges into Patrick Chadwick. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Chadwick runs off the knock.
24.20
1-0Celestine Aliyu comes in with a late challenge on Jonas Dehm. Celestine Aliyu is warned by the referee! Jonas Dehm hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.51
1-0Jonathan Rufus threads the ball through to Les Tiler. Les Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.29
Les Tiler threads a neat ball through to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Neuhaus.
34.37
Celestine Aliyu flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Rufus comfortably collects the pass. Jonathan Rufus shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
38.45
1-0Celestine Aliyu knocks the ball forward to Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens lofts in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Malte Nahrstedt. Excellent save.
39.21
Pegguy Luccin hits a low pass to Peter Keegan. Peter Keegan threads a neat ball through to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Andy White sees space and advances. Andy White makes a beautiful solo run. Andy White tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with VfB Stuttgart kicking off!
47.07
Celestine Aliyu takes it forward alone. Celestine Aliyu shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.33
With some swift thinking, Guy Coppens plays the ball forward to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.48
Ernesto Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Martins. With great vision, Antonio Martins plays the ball forward to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
57.58
Colin McNeill decides to run forward with the ball. Colin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Chadwick. Patrick Chadwick fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Pedro Lima reads it well. Nice save!
60.16
1-0BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Armin Schrader replacing Ernesto Cano .
65.57
Andy White flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Chadwick who takes it down. Patrick Chadwick threads a neat ball through to Seth Williams. Seth Williams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Pedro Lima had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
69.18
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.52
1-1Steffen Kirschner slams into Kevin Neuhaus with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Kevin Neuhaus runs off the knock.
73.08
Javier Cuellar makes a probing pass to Paul Brown. Paul Brown knocks the ball forward to George Eadie. George Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Les Tiler. Les Tiler connects with a diving header but Malte Nahrstedt is on top of it.
77.36
BV Borussia Dortmund have made 2 substitutions with Roberto Mendes replacing Seth Williams and Neil Midgley replacing Patrick Chadwick .
81.23
Neil Midgley catches Javier Cuellar on the ankles. Neil Midgley is given a warning by the referee! Javier Cuellar runs off the knock.
81.23
VfB Stuttgart are in full control of this game.
83.04
Celestine Aliyu sees space and advances. Celestine Aliyu whips in a cross ball towards Les Tiler. Les Tiler flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
84.38
Antonio Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Midgley. Neil Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Pedro Lima. Excellent save.
90.00
With imagination, Paul Brown laces a weighted ball forward to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus sees Les Tiler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Les Tiler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malte Nahrstedt who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Seth Williams of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Lima (GK)
7
2. Peter Keegan (DEF)
6
3. Javier Cuellar (DEF)
7
4. Paul Brown (DEF)
6
5. Pegguy Luccin (DEF)
7
6. Celestine Aliyu (MID)
8
7. Jonathan Rufus (MID)
6
8. Guy Coppens (MID)
6
9. Les Tiler (ATT)
8
10. Steffen Kirschner (ATT)
3
11. George Eadie (ATT)
6
12. Luigi Léonard (ATT)
0
13. Lorenzo Turrini (ATT)
0
14. Oliver Neuhaus (GK)
0
1. Malte Nahrstedt (GK)
7
2. Ivan Zoppetti (DEF)
6
3. Sebastien Muhlstein (DEF)
6
4. Andy White (DEF)
7
5. Kevin Neuhaus (DEF)
6
6. Jonas Dehm (DEF)
6
7. Colin McNeill (MID)
6
8. Antonio Martins (MID)
6
9. Ernesto Cano (MID)
6
10. Seth Williams (ATT)
8
11. Patrick Chadwick (ATT)
7
12. Roberto Mendes (ATT)
6
13. Neil Midgley (ATT)
6
14. Armin Schrader (MID)
6