Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 19,781 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Harry Hitchcock.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Harry Hitchcock.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund kick off and get the first half underway!
3.13
0-0Oleg Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gerlach. Thomas Gerlach beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
6.48
1-0Nikolas Seibert threads a neat ball through to Oleg Ljungberg. Oleg Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Ljungberg. Oleg Ljungberg finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
10.48
Olivier Nalis flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Wieland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Wieland flicks the ball to his team mate, Pape Mansouri. Pape Mansouri shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.57
Olivier Nalis flicks a high pass forward to Neil Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Neil Johnstone hits a low pass to Hannes Arendt. Hannes Arendt knocks in a cross ball towards Barry De Nooijer. Barry De Nooijer beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
15.25
1-1Stefan Netzer sees David Witte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello heads the ball goalwards but Vincenzo Wieland is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
16.47
1-1Christian Ritzinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Arendt collects the pass. Hannes Arendt tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
18.50
1-1Neil Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Wieland controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Wieland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikolas Seibert.
24.40
Thomas Gerlach takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Stefan Netzer. Stefan Netzer knocks the ball to his team mate, David Witte. David Witte whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Marc Hitzlsperger is on top of it.
27.55
Steffen Welke passes the ball forward to Hannes Arendt. Hannes Arendt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.33
Thomas Gerlach makes a simple pass to Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Hitzlsperger who gathers it comfortably.
30.59
Thomas Gerlach laces a through ball forward to Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello plays a scrappy one-two with David Witte and advances towards the goal... Samuele Borgobello takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Christian Ritzinger's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
34.08
Neil Johnstone makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Wieland. Vincenzo Wieland lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Welke. Steffen Welke flicks the ball with his head. Steffen Welke scores for Hannover 96!!
39.03
Steffen Welke flicks a high ball forward to Barry De Nooijer who takes it down. Barry De Nooijer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
42.32
David Schröder gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Samuele Borgobello whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Netzer. Stefan Netzer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hannover 96 get the second half underway!
47.02
Pape Mansouri makes a probing pass to Barry De Nooijer. Barry De Nooijer lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Welke. Steffen Welke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.22
1-3Neil Johnstone catches David Schröder on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Johnstone and warns him to calm down! David Schröder runs off the knock.
67.11
1-3Stefan Netzer knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello plays a one-two with Oleg Ljungberg and rushes in on goal... Olivier Nalis barges into Samuele Borgobello. Penalty for BV Borussia Dortmund!!
67.11
1-3The referee points to the spot..
68.09
Samuele Borgobello takes a slow run up. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
69.28
Stefan Netzer catches Steffen Welke on the ankles. Stefan Netzer is given a warning by the referee! Steffen Welke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.32
Vincenzo Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Arendt collects the pass. Hannes Arendt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Martin Wilke manages to gather it.
77.51
2-3BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Samir Raff replacing David Witte .
79.52
Neil Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Gerlach. Neil Johnstone is warned by the referee again! Thomas Gerlach runs off the knock.
81.23
Francisco Farinos pushes mid-way up the pitch. Without breaking stride, Francisco Farinos plays the ball forward to Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello plays a scrappy one-two with Samir Raff and stumbles forward towards the goal... Samuele Borgobello shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
83.17
Thomas Gerlach makes an attacking run forward. Thomas Gerlach sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Marc Hitzlsperger manages to keep it out.
85.58
Tobias Kurth threads a neat ball through to Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello flicks a high pass forward. Samir Raff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Raff finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.07
David Schröder hits a low pass to Philipp Polheim. Philipp Polheim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Philipp Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Neil Johnstone makes a simple pass to Barry De Nooijer. Barry De Nooijer plays a one-two with Neil Johnstone and rushes in on goal... Barry De Nooijer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Oleg Ljungberg 6 Samuele Borgobello 68 (p), 87 | Barry De Nooijer 13, 90 Steffen Welke 34, 47 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Barry De Nooijer of Hannover 96 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Martin Wilke (GK)
6
2. Francisco Farinos (DEF)
6
3. Tobias Kurth (DEF)
6
4. David Schröder (DEF)
6
5. Nikolas Seibert (DEF)
6
6. Stefan Netzer (MID)
6
7. Thomas Gerlach (MID)
6
8. Oleg Ljungberg (MID)
7
9. David Witte (ATT)
6
10. Samuele Borgobello (ATT)
8
11. Philipp Polheim (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Neuhaus (DEF)
0
13. Markus Dittrich (MID)
0
14. Samir Raff (MID)
6
1. Marc Hitzlsperger (GK)
6
2. Christian Ritzinger (DEF)
6
3. Olivier Nalis (DEF)
6
4. Adilson Zimmerman (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Weigel (DEF)
6
6. Vincenzo Wieland (MID)
7
7. Neil Johnstone (MID)
6
8. Pape Mansouri (MID)
6
9. Steffen Welke (ATT)
9
10. Hannes Arendt (ATT)
6
11. Barry De Nooijer (ATT)
9
12. Felipe Lozano (GK)
0
13. Oliver Morlock (MID)
0
14. Albrecht Szepan (ATT)
0