Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 16,495 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Gerlach.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Gerlach.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
6.40
0-0David Mason runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.20
Cristián Sáez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Viorel Savu. Viorel Savu sees Neil Best in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Best shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
14.24
1-0Tommy Foster makes a simple pass to Viorel Savu. Viorel Savu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Best. Neil Best controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.18
1-0Viorel Savu hacks Matthias Hässler from behind! The referee brings Viorel Savu to one side and gives him a warning! Matthias Hässler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.46
Kai Friedmann darts forward. Kai Friedmann lofts in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Philipp Raff had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
27.35
1-1Jorge Teixeira takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Neil Best. Neil Best gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Frederico Gomez is on top of it.
28.58
1-1Steffen Helmer powers a long ball forward. Viorel Savu makes a probing pass to Colin Hendry but he's offside!
36.20
1-1David Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Ziegenhagen. Nico Ziegenhagen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Foster.
42.47
Cristián Sáez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira makes a simple pass to Neil Best. Neil Best shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
1-1Jorge Teixeira barges into Artur Ferreira. The referee calls over Jorge Teixeira and warns him to calm down! Artur Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SV Darmstadt 98 kick off!
47.18
Garba Nwakire pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Garba Nwakire stretches the opposition's defence. Garba Nwakire shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
48.45
With vision, Nico Ziegenhagen picks a pass forward to Matthias Hässler. Matthias Hässler makes a great pass forward. Vinicio E. Ponzo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.52
Viorel Savu makes a simple pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry runs straight at the defence! Colin Hendry shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.25
Jorge Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Neil Best. Neil Best controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.19
Garba Nwakire controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Viorel Savu. Viorel Savu knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Best. Neil Best connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
59.50
Nico Ziegenhagen sees Stefan Nordqvist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Nordqvist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
60.23
2-1Seeing a gap ahead, Aniello Taibi plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Best. Hannes Polheim comes in with a late challenge on Neil Best. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
63.48
Samuel Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason sees Stefan Nordqvist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Nordqvist plays a scrappy one-two with Vinicio E. Ponzo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stefan Nordqvist shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
65.02
Kai Friedmann sees space and advances. Kai Friedmann shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
79.37
Jorge Teixeira decides to run forward with the ball. Jorge Teixeira shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.27
Steffen Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Viorel Savu collects the pass. Viorel Savu brings the ball forward. Viorel Savu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Gomez who gathers it comfortably.
89.05
3-1Tommy Foster comes in with a late challenge on Vinicio E. Ponzo. Tommy Foster is shown the yellow card! Vinicio E. Ponzo runs off the knock.
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 Colin Hendry of SV Darmstadt 98 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Philipp Raff (GK)
6
2. Cristián Sáez (DEF)
6
3. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
7
4. Steffen Helmer (DEF)
6
5. Tommy Foster (DEF)
5
6. Aniello Taibi (MID)
6
7. Viorel Savu (MID)
8
8. Jorge Teixeira (MID)
8
9. Neil Best (ATT)
8
10. Colin Hendry (ATT)
8
11. Mickael Savigny (ATT)
6
12. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
0
13. Ignacio Trujillo (ATT)
0
14. Samuel Chaveyriat (ATT)
0
1. Frederico Gomez (GK)
6
2. Artur Ferreira (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Teixeira (DEF)
6
4. Hannes Polheim (DEF)
6
5. Kai Friedmann (MID)
8
6. Nico Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
7. David Mason (MID)
7
8. Wouter Kluivert (MID)
6
9. Vinicio E. Ponzo (ATT)
7
10. Stefan Nordqvist (ATT)
6
11. Matthias Hässler (ATT)
6
12. Sebastian Vogel (MID)
0
13. Torsten Haller (DEF)
0
14. Rainer Buchwald (MID)
0