Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 19,484 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Kneissl.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Kneissl.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund get the match underway!
3.16
0-1Nicolas Scholz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Gianmatteo Abbiati has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.12
0-1Nicolas Scholz flicks the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmatteo Abbiati who gathers it comfortably.
8.46
0-1Paul Röhlig takes it forward alone. Paul Röhlig threads a neat ball through to Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Overath but the linesman indicates offside!
12.42
0-1Rafael Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Costa. Tiago Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
14.25
Brian Bould flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Scholz who takes it down. Nicolas Scholz flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Metzger who brings the ball neatly under control. Hauke Metzger tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gianmatteo Abbiati!
22.20
Jermaine Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Samir Overath controls it well on his chest. Samir Overath controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kichiro Miyazaki.
23.34
0-1Jermaine Mercer takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Eric Backes rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.02
Stefan Döring knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Scholz. Nicolas Scholz kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
27.39
With great vision, Tiago Costa plays the ball forward to Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Kichiro Miyazaki. What a save!
28.15
Jermaine Mercer knocks the ball forward to Lennart Röhner. Seeing a gap ahead, Lennart Röhner plays the ball forward to Julian Andres who has made a great run into the box. Julian Andres cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kichiro Miyazaki.
29.35
It's a corner kick. Jermaine Mercer kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Eric Backes takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
30.37
0-1Jermaine Mercer comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Scholz. Jermaine Mercer is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Scholz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.06
0-1Teddy Butt threads the ball through to Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.56
Rafael Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Mercer. Jermaine Mercer threads a neat ball through to Julian Andres. Julian Andres tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
38.51
0-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
44.51
Seb Bigné threads a neat ball through to Teddy Butt. Teddy Butt makes an attacking run forward. Teddy Butt controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Daniel Campos through on goal. Daniel Campos strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
45.00
0-1Nicolas Scholz makes a probing pass to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger plays a quick one-two with Dmitri Korneev and rushes in on goal... Hauke Metzger muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Tobias Frieser blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Karlsruher SC kick off the second half!
47.07
Jermaine Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Röhner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Röhner puts a great ball through. Samir Overath runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.18
0-1Seb Bigné barges into Julian Andres. The referee warns Seb Bigné to calm down! Julian Andres runs off the knock.
48.18
0-1Free kick to BV Borussia Dortmund just outside the area...
51.19
Samir Overath calmly steps up and tries an ambitious curling shot. The ball takes an enormous swing through the air towards the top corner. It's there! Kichiro Miyazaki has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.18
Nicolas Scholz brings the ball forward. Nicolas Scholz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
57.22
Jon Nordqvist makes a simple pass to Nicolas Scholz. Nicolas Scholz chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger passes the ball forward but Daniel Campos is offside!
59.13
Seb Bigné takes a short throw-in bringing Brian Bould into play. Brian Bould plays the ball forward to Nicolas Scholz. Nicolas Scholz plays the ball forward to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger makes a probing pass to Frode Riise but he's offside!
61.08
Teddy Butt flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Metzger collects the pass. Hauke Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Daniel Campos scores for Karlsruher SC !!
73.47
Tiago Costa flicks a high pass forward. Samir Overath collects the pass. Samir Overath shoots from outside the area. Kichiro Miyazaki gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
75.11
Nicolas Scholz flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Metzger who brings the ball under control. Hauke Metzger shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.05
Eric Backes makes a simple pass to Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner runs straight at the defence! Lennart Röhner shoots from just inside the box. Kichiro Miyazaki gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
84.01
Brian Bould knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Scholz. Nicolas Scholz passes the ball forward to Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.59
Teddy Butt passes the ball forward to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Gianmatteo Abbiati manages to keep it out.
87.36
Paul Röhlig clumsily knocks into Dmitri Korneev. The referee calls over Paul Röhlig and shows him a yellow card! Dmitri Korneev stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Eric Backes kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
8
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
28.6%
45.5%
26%
Scorers
| Samir Overath 49 | Daniel Campos 3, 61 Hauke Metzger 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Campos of Karlsruher SC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gianmatteo Abbiati (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tobias Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rafael Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Röhlig (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Jermaine Mercer (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Tiago Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eric Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lennart Röhner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samir Overath (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Steffen Stiepermann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Lua-Lua (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Kauder (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kichiro Miyazaki (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jon Nordqvist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Bould (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Seb Bigné (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Teddy Butt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Scholz (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Daniel Campos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Dmitri Korneev (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Metzger (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Frode Riise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oliver Freund (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yuri van Gastel (ATT) | 0 | |