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 VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 20,508 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Greig.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Greig.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
2.32
0-0Artur Ferreira threads a neat ball through to David Mason. David Mason plays the ball forward to Stefan Nordqvist. Stefan Nordqvist makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nico Ziegenhagen. Nico Ziegenhagen rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
3.48
Paul Brown brings the ball forward. Paul Brown takes it forward alone. Paul Brown shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.53
0-0Paul Brown flicks a high pass forward. Guy Coppens collects the pass. Guy Coppens knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Frederico Gomez.
20.00
0-0Artur Ferreira advances with the ball. Artur Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Nordqvist who takes it down. Stefan Nordqvist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Brown.
21.30
0-0Oleg Murphy brings the ball forward. Oleg Murphy makes a probing pass to Daniel Petrescu but he's offside!
26.57
Kubilay Türkyilmaz flicks a high ball forward to Paul Brown who takes it down. Paul Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
28.13
Samuel Teixeira threads the ball through to Stefan Nordqvist. Stefan Nordqvist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pegguy Luccin.
30.51
1-0Wouter Kluivert makes a simple pass to Nico Ziegenhagen. Nico Ziegenhagen makes a defence splitting pass to Stefan Nordqvist. Stefan Nordqvist side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.42
Paul Brown flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Murphy controls it well on his chest. Oleg Murphy threads a neat ball through to Henry Martins. Henry Martins whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Petrescu. Daniel Petrescu heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Frederico Gomez.
38.34
Guy Coppens flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Murphy controls it well on his chest. Oleg Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Martins. Henry Martins rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
42.25
Artur Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Wouter Kluivert holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wouter Kluivert darts forward. Wouter Kluivert lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Nordqvist. Stefan Nordqvist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Pedro Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
Wouter Kluivert passes the ball forward to Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pegguy Luccin.
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. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half. The VfB Stuttgart players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with BV Borussia Dortmund kicking off!
47.58
Paul Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Murphy. Oleg Murphy directs the ball goalwards with his head but Frederico Gomez is on top of it.
53.42
Peter Keegan threads a neat ball through to Oleg Murphy. Oleg Murphy makes a beautiful solo run. Oleg Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Petrescu. Daniel Petrescu finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.06
1-1Oleg Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Martins. Henry Martins lofts in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Samuel Teixeira is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
66.40
Paul Brown sees Guy Coppens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guy Coppens flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Petrescu. Daniel Petrescu knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.07
Pegguy Luccin brings the ball forward. Pegguy Luccin flicks a high pass forward. Guy Coppens controls it well on his chest. Guy Coppens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.33
David Mason threads a neat ball through to Stefan Nordqvist. Stefan Nordqvist kicks a strong pass forward to Wouter Kluivert but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.10
1-1VfB Stuttgart have made 2 substitutions with Steffen Kirschner replacing Daniel Petrescu and Muzzy Sükür replacing Paul Brown and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
79.14
David Mason makes a simple pass to Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo puts a great ball through. Stefan Nordqvist runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.00
1-1Henry Martins hacks Samuel Teixeira from behind! The referee warns Henry Martins to calm down! Samuel Teixeira runs off the knock.
87.30
Pegguy Luccin hits a low pass to Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens passes the ball forward to George Eadie. George Eadie shoots from long range. George Eadie scores for VfB Stuttgart!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Frederico Gomez (GK)
7
2. Artur Ferreira (DEF)
7
3. Samuel Teixeira (DEF)
6
4. Hannes Polheim (DEF)
6
5. Kai Friedmann (MID)
6
6. Nico Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
7. David Mason (MID)
6
8. Wouter Kluivert (MID)
7
9. Vinicio E. Ponzo (ATT)
6
10. Stefan Nordqvist (ATT)
9
11. Matthias Hässler (ATT)
6
12. Sebastian Vogel (MID)
0
13. Torsten Haller (DEF)
0
14. Rainer Buchwald (MID)
0
1. Pedro Lima (GK)
6
2. Peter Keegan (DEF)
6
3. Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
4. Paul Brown (DEF)
8
5. Pegguy Luccin (DEF)
7
6. Oleg Murphy (MID)
9
7. Guy Coppens (MID)
8
8. Daniel Petrescu (ATT)
8
9. Jonathan Rufus (MID)
6
10. George Eadie (ATT)
8
11. Henry Martins (ATT)
6
12. Steffen Kirschner (ATT)
6
13. Muzzy Sükür (DEF)
6
14. Olaf Jansen (MID)
0