Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both BV Borussia Dortmund and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both BV Borussia Dortmund and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth get the match underway!
4.18
0-0Fabian N. Amerini darts forward. Fabian N. Amerini kicks a strong pass forward to Giampiero Baldi but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.55
0-1Giampiero Baldi threads the ball through to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini whips in a cross ball towards Christian Möller. Christian Möller outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.38
0-1Harry Maddison passes the ball forward to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder decides to run forward with the ball. Roland Mulder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
14.26
0-1Samuel Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason advances with the ball. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Stephane Beutler!
15.49
0-1Samuel Teixeira catches Christian Möller on the ankles. The referee brings Samuel Teixeira to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Möller runs off the knock.
16.17
Samuel Teixeira threads the ball through to Fabricio Rattin. Fabricio Rattin shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.46
0-1Tommy Bower makes a probing pass to Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Harry Maddison's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.33
0-1Corner kick to BV Borussia Dortmund. Colin McNeill plays it out to the edge of the box. Fabricio Rattin tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.30
Ernesto Velasco picks a pass forward to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi flicks a high pass forward. Kai Diakite controls it well on his chest. Kai Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
24.09
Harry Maddison plays the ball forward to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite skips past David Mason! Kai Diakite side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Jonas Dehm's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
25.56
It's a corner kick. Giampiero Baldi loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Kai Diakite comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
28.02
Harry Maddison threads the ball through to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder hits a low pass to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi advances inside the box! Giampiero Baldi tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Saïd Bencherif. Excellent save.
32.17
Salomon Kurstot makes a probing pass to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi sees Kai Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Diakite deftly passes the ball to Roland Mulder, releasing him through on goal. Roland Mulder takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but Artur Ferreira is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
34.39
Roland Mulder sees Kai Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Diakite shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Saïd Bencherif manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.10
With a delightful solo run, Giampiero Baldi stretches the opposition's defence. Giampiero Baldi passes the ball forward but Fabian N. Amerini is offside!
39.45
Giampiero Baldi kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Saïd Bencherif smothers it!
40.18
44.52
Salomon Kurstot flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Kai Diakite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Diakite makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
BV Borussia Dortmund start the second half!
47.46
0-2Jonas Dehm flicks a high ball forward to Fabricio Rattin who takes it down. Fabricio Rattin flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Beutler who gathers it comfortably.
48.28
Colin McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Vinicio E. Ponzo who takes it down. Vinicio E. Ponzo makes a great pass forward. Armin Schrader runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
49.02
Kai Diakite surges forward with the ball. Kai Diakite knocks in a cross ball towards David Law. David Law connects with a diving header. The shot is on target but blocked by Samuel Teixeira. That should have been a goal!
51.11
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.41
With intelligent imagination, Harry Maddison plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini whips in a cross ball towards Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Saïd Bencherif.
55.53
Giampiero Baldi takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Fabian N. Amerini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.49
Ernesto Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Giampiero Baldi controls it well on his chest. Giampiero Baldi cuts inside the box! Giampiero Baldi shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
60.24
0-2SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made 2 substitutions with Leon Bartsch replacing Roland Mulder and Marcel Rohrschneider replacing Christian Möller .
63.03
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
72.52
David Law kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Saïd Bencherif reads it well. Good keeping!
73.55
Armin Schrader hits a low pass to Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo lofts in a cross ball towards Fabricio Rattin. Fabricio Rattin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fabricio Rattin scores for BV Borussia Dortmund!!
77.42
Leon Bartsch passes the ball forward to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini makes a probing pass between the defence to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Saïd Bencherif is on top of it.
78.45
David Mason passes the ball forward to Fabricio Rattin. Fabricio Rattin shoots from long range but is denied by Stephane Beutler. Excellent save.
79.44
Ernesto Velasco makes a simple pass to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi brings the ball forward. Giampiero Baldi rushes past Samuel Teixeira! Giampiero Baldi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Saïd Bencherif is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.32
Marcel Rohrschneider catches David Mason on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcel Rohrschneider and warns him to calm down! David Mason runs off the knock.
85.08
Samuel Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower passes the ball forward to Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo beats his man to it with a header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. BV Borussia Dortmund are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.28
Giampiero Baldi makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Saïd Bencherif smothers it!
90.00
Salomon Kurstot takes a quick throw-in. Harry Maddison threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Velasco. Ernesto Velasco knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Saïd Bencherif.
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 Giampiero Baldi of SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Saïd Bencherif (GK)
8
2. Artur Ferreira (DEF)
6
3. Jonas Dehm (DEF)
6
4. Samuel Teixeira (DEF)
6
5. Armin Schrader (MID)
6
6. Tommy Bower (MID)
6
7. David Mason (MID)
6
8. Colin McNeill (MID)
6
9. Vinicio E. Ponzo (ATT)
6
10. Felipe Hidalgo (ATT)
6
11. Fabricio Rattin (ATT)
7
12. Stefan Nordqvist (ATT)
0
13. Roberto Mendes (ATT)
0
14. Wouter Kluivert (MID)
0
1. Stephane Beutler (GK)
6
2. Ernesto Velasco (DEF)
7
3. Harry Maddison (DEF)
7
4. Salomon Kurstot (DEF)
6
5. David Law (MID)
8
6. Titus Mendez (MID)
6
7. Giampiero Baldi (MID)
9
8. Roland Mulder (MID)
6
9. Fabian N. Amerini (ATT)
7
10. Kai Diakite (ATT)
7
11. Christian Möller (ATT)
7
12. Steven Stam (DEF)
0
13. Leon Bartsch (MID)
6
14. Marcel Rohrschneider (ATT)
6