Match Report
| FC Nürnberg | FC Nürnberg |  |  | BV Borussia Dortmund | BV Borussia Dortmund | ||||||||||||||||
| Connor Ellerton-Baines | Connor Ellerton-Baines | manager | Richard Ketland | Richard Ketland | |||||||||||||||||
| Rúben Nunez | R. Nunez |  | 83 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Malte Nahrstedt | M. Nahrstedt | |||||||||
| Nenad Bossis | N. Bossis |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Quim Moreira | Q. Moreira | |||||||||
| Mykhaylo Polyansky | M. Polyansky |  | 74 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Markus Klinsmann | M. Klinsmann | |||||||||
| Matt Dickov | M. Dickov |  | 68 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 72 | | Andy White | A. White | ||||||||
| Jan Buchwald | J. Buchwald | | 94 | M | | 5 | | D | 71 | | Jonas Dehm | J. Dehm | |||||||||
| Tobias Kirschner | T. Kirschner | | 88 | M | | 6 | | D | 69 | | Kevin Neuhaus | K. Neuhaus | |||||||||
| Jan Beckmann | J. Beckmann | | 83 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | David Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Brenny Meeuwis | B. Meeuwis |  | 85 | M | | | 8 | | M | 80 | | Antonio Martins | A. Martins | ||||||||
| Hannes Seifert | H. Seifert | | 72 | A | | 9 | | M | 74 | | Armin Schrader | A. Schrader | |||||||||
| Richard Telfer | R. Telfer | | 79 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Roberto Mendes | R. Mendes | |||||||||
| Jakob Pfeiffer | J. Pfeiffer | | 81 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 |  | Seth Williams | S. Williams | |||||||||
| Duarte Fernandes | D. Fernandes | | 85 | M | | 12 | | M | 72 | | Colin McNeill | C. McNeill | |||||||||
| Miguel Jesus | M. Jesus | | 84 | M | | 13 | | A | 71 | | Patrick Chadwick | P. Chadwick | |||||||||
| Vincenzo Hanke | V. Hanke | | 84 | M | | 14 | | D | 77 |  | Sebastien Muhlstein | S. Muhlstein | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
0.00
0-0FC Nürnberg kick off!
3.30
0-0Jonas Dehm clumsily knocks into Jakob Pfeiffer. The referee calls over Jonas Dehm and shows him a yellow card! Jakob Pfeiffer runs off the knock.
4.22
0-0Antonio Martins makes a simple pass to Seth Williams. Seth Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.36
1-0Nenad Bossis takes it forward alone. Nenad Bossis chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.16
1-0Armin Schrader passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes shoots from 25 yards. Rúben Nunez gets down and covers it.
16.56
Jonas Dehm threads the ball through to David Mason. David Mason flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Mendes who takes it down. Roberto Mendes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nenad Bossis.
21.38
Mykhaylo Polyansky makes a probing pass to Jan Beckmann. Without breaking stride, Jan Beckmann plays the ball forward to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Malte Nahrstedt.
22.13
1-0Brenny Meeuwis takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jan Beckmann. Jan Beckmann comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball strikes David Mason's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
23.50
It's a corner kick. Brenny Meeuwis loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jakob Pfeiffer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by David Mason. Excellent block.
26.13
Antonio Martins kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason sees Seth Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth Williams shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
27.30
Jan Beckmann hacks Antonio Martins from behind! Jan Beckmann is shown the yellow card! Antonio Martins runs off the knock.
33.55
Matt Dickov darts forward. Matt Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Richard Telfer who takes it down. Richard Telfer shoots from outside the area but Malte Nahrstedt is on top of it.
34.31
1-0Matt Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Brenny Meeuwis. Brenny Meeuwis flicks a high ball forward to Richard Telfer who takes it down. Richard Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Pfeiffer but he's offside!
36.02
1-0Armin Schrader catches Jan Buchwald on the ankles. Armin Schrader is given a warning by the referee! Jan Buchwald runs off the knock.
38.53
1-0Matt Dickov threads a neat ball through to Mykhaylo Polyansky. Mykhaylo Polyansky threads the ball through to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert plays a one-two with Jakob Pfeiffer and rushes in on goal... Hannes Seifert shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.49
Antonio Martins flicks a high ball forward to Seth Williams who takes it down. Seth Williams shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Rúben Nunez. What a save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
51.05
Armin Schrader comes in with a late challenge on Tobias Kirschner. Armin Schrader is warned by the referee again! Tobias Kirschner runs off the knock.
53.40
Armin Schrader knocks the ball forward to Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
59.25
Brenny Meeuwis decides to run forward with the ball. Brenny Meeuwis makes a great pass forward. Jakob Pfeiffer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.46
1-0BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Patrick Chadwick replacing Roberto Mendes .
61.52
Jan Buchwald receives the ball from a throw-in from Nenad Bossis. Jan Buchwald makes a probing pass to Jan Beckmann. Jan Beckmann plays a one-two with Richard Telfer and advances towards the goal... Jan Beckmann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Malte Nahrstedt.
63.27
1-0Brenny Meeuwis takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Armin Schrader reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
73.03
Andy White passes the ball forward to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Chadwick collects the pass. Patrick Chadwick plays a scrappy one-two with Seth Williams and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Patrick Chadwick provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.15
BV Borussia Dortmund have made 2 substitutions with Colin McNeill replacing David Mason and Sebastien Muhlstein replacing Markus Klinsmann .
78.17
Nenad Bossis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.22
Matt Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner makes a simple pass to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert edges inside the box! Hannes Seifert makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Malte Nahrstedt!
87.43
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Mykhaylo Polyansky who brings the ball under control. Mykhaylo Polyansky laces a through ball forward to Jan Beckmann. Jan Beckmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Moreira.
89.52
Armin Schrader knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Williams. Seth Williams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rúben Nunez (GK)
8
2. Nenad Bossis (DEF)
8
3. Mykhaylo Polyansky (DEF)
7
4. Matt Dickov (DEF)
8
5. Jan Buchwald (MID)
7
6. Tobias Kirschner (MID)
6
7. Jan Beckmann (MID)
6
8. Brenny Meeuwis (MID)
6
9. Hannes Seifert (ATT)
7
10. Richard Telfer (ATT)
9
11. Jakob Pfeiffer (ATT)
6
12. Duarte Fernandes (MID)
0
13. Miguel Jesus (MID)
0
14. Vincenzo Hanke (MID)
0
1. Malte Nahrstedt (GK)
8
2. Quim Moreira (DEF)
6
3. Markus Klinsmann (DEF)
6
4. Andy White (DEF)
6
5. Jonas Dehm (DEF)
5
6. Kevin Neuhaus (DEF)
6
7. David Mason (MID)
8
8. Antonio Martins (MID)
7
9. Armin Schrader (MID)
6
10. Roberto Mendes (ATT)
6
11. Seth Williams (ATT)
6
12. Colin McNeill (MID)
6
13. Patrick Chadwick (ATT)
6
14. Sebastien Muhlstein (DEF)
6