Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to FC Schalke 04 in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Fromm.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Fromm.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
2.11
0-0Jonas Dehm surges forward with the ball. Jonas Dehm knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.29
0-0David Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Williams. Seth Williams shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.54
Julian Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Neuhaus.
15.37
0-0Farid Zemmouri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gleisenstein holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Gleisenstein shoots from 20 yards but Antoine Van Rijswijk reads it well. Great save!
16.33
Sebastien Muhlstein hits a low pass to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Midgley. Neil Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Steffen Birkwald effortlessly gets down and covers it.
22.54
Jonas Dehm sees Sebastien Muhlstein in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastien Muhlstein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.08
Tobias Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gleisenstein controls it well on his chest. Oliver Gleisenstein sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Antoine Van Rijswijk comfortably gets down and covers it.
32.09
Antonio Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Mason. Without breaking stride, David Mason plays the ball forward to Seth Williams who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Seth Williams provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Steffen Birkwald smothers it!
34.51
David Mason flicks a high pass forward. Neil Midgley collects the pass. Neil Midgley cuts inside the box! Neil Midgley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.38
Cesar Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Cesar Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch makes a convincing header but Antoine Van Rijswijk reads it well. Good save!
39.54
Vincenzo Janes hits a low pass to Tobias Poschner. Tobias Poschner shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.32
Roberto Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Williams. Seth Williams sees Jimmy Haise just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Jimmy Haise provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Steffen Birkwald. Excellent save.
42.01
David Mason flicks a high ball forward to Neil Midgley who takes it down. Neil Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Seth Williams. Seth Williams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Steffen Birkwald manages to keep it out.
45.00
David Mason makes a simple pass to Seth Williams. Seth Williams shoots from outside the area but is denied by Steffen Birkwald. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Schalke 04 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 kick off!
48.16
Vincenzo Janes flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gleisenstein collects the pass. Oliver Gleisenstein finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.24
With some swift thinking, Tobias Poschner plays the ball forward to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.54
David Mason sees space and advances. David Mason shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
53.44
Domenico Mercuri flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Janes who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Janes makes a simple pass to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
54.19
0-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.55
Cesar Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Janes. Vincenzo Janes rushes past David Mason! Vincenzo Janes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.12
0-1Victor Gil knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Janes. Vincenzo Janes advances with the ball. Vincenzo Janes rushes past Jonas Dehm! Vincenzo Janes tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Antoine Van Rijswijk with no chance!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
61.12
0-1FC Schalke 04 have made 2 substitutions with Martin Metzger replacing Tobias Poschner and Joseph Ipoua replacing Orlando Zerdoux .
65.46
Cesar Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
66.23
Sebastien Muhlstein flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Haise controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Haise sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
67.28
Victor Gil flicks a high pass forward. Martin Metzger easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Metzger flicks the ball to his team mate, Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
72.18
David Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins sees David Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Mason shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
78.08
Domenico Mercuri makes a beautiful solo run. With imagination, Domenico Mercuri plays the ball forward to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch heads the ball goalwards but Antoine Van Rijswijk is on top of it.
79.47
Victor Gil plays the ball forward to Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Janes. Vincenzo Janes shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
81.18
0-1With some swift thinking, David Mason plays the ball forward to Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes threads the ball through to Seth Williams but he's offside!
85.14
Julian Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.18
Vincenzo Janes flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger shoots from outside the area but somehow Antoine Van Rijswijk manages to keep it out.
89.17
Antonio Martins flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Mendes makes a defence splitting pass to Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Janes of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Antoine Van Rijswijk (GK)
8
2. Markus Klinsmann (DEF)
6
3. Sebastien Muhlstein (DEF)
6
4. Jonas Dehm (DEF)
7
5. Kevin Neuhaus (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Martins (MID)
6
7. David Mason (MID)
8
8. Roberto Mendes (ATT)
6
9. Seth Williams (ATT)
6
10. Jimmy Haise (ATT)
6
11. Neil Midgley (ATT)
6
12. Colin McNeill (MID)
0
13. Fred van Vliet (ATT)
0
14. Patrick Chadwick (ATT)
0
1. Steffen Birkwald (GK)
8
2. Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
6
3. Victor Gil (DEF)
7
4. Farid Zemmouri (DEF)
6
5. Patricio Gainza (DEF)
6
6. Julian Bartsch (MID)
7
7. Vincenzo Janes (MID)
9
8. Tobias Poschner (MID)
6
9. Orlando Zerdoux (ATT)
6
10. Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT)
6
11. Cesar Santos (ATT)
7
12. Joseph Ipoua (ATT)
6
13. Rodolfo Caracciolo (DEF)
0
14. Martin Metzger (MID)
6