Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Carl-Benz-Stadion where Waldhof Mannheim play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 18,236 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Waldhof Mannheim and BV Borussia Dortmund are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Völler.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Waldhof Mannheim and BV Borussia Dortmund are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Völler.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
3.26
0-0Simon Neuhaus makes a strong solo run forward. Simon Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Overath. Samir Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.50
With a delightful solo run, Maurizio Ponzo stretches the opposition's defence. Maurizio Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.04
0-0Tiago Costa flicks a high pass forward to Julian Andres who brings the ball under control. Julian Andres tries a spectacular long range effort. Giancarlo Migliorini easily gets down and covers it.
14.22
Tony Lanckohr makes a probing pass to Gerhard Köpke. Gerhard Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Schönenborn. Albrecht Schönenborn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Martins.
20.11
0-0Lennart Röhner comes in with a late challenge on Linus Winkler. Lennart Röhner is given a warning by the referee! Linus Winkler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.25
0-0Gerhard Köpke sees a break and surges forward. Gerhard Köpke shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
27.19
Komian Girard advances with the ball. Komian Girard edges inside the box! Komian Girard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.33
Steffen Reimers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ponzo. Maurizio Ponzo makes an attacking run forward. Maurizio Ponzo tries a spectacular long range effort but Gianmatteo Abbiati is on top of it.
33.34
Gerhard Köpke flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Niven who takes it down. Stuart Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.27
Linus Winkler sees Maurizio Ponzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Ponzo chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Schönenborn. Albrecht Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmatteo Abbiati who gathers it comfortably.
36.58
0-1Tiago Costa brings the ball forward. Tiago Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Andres. Julian Andres is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giancarlo Migliorini with no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
40.49
0-1Eric Backes clumsily knocks into Gerhard Köpke. The referee calls over Eric Backes and warns him to calm down! Gerhard Köpke stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Gerhard Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Schönenborn. Albrecht Schönenborn makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Waldhof Mannheim appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Waldhof Mannheim start the second half!
49.23
With vision, Rafael Martins laces a weighted ball forward to Jermaine Mercer. Jermaine Mercer makes a simple pass to Samir Overath. Samir Overath tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
53.06
Maurizio Ponzo knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Schönenborn. Albrecht Schönenborn shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Waldhof Mannheim are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.36
Rafael Martins flicks a high pass forward to Eric Backes who brings the ball under control. Eric Backes threads the ball through to Samir Overath. Samir Overath rushes past Tony Lanckohr! Samir Overath side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Giancarlo Migliorini manages to keep it out.
60.03
Gerhard Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Ouindi collects the pass. Stefan Ouindi whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven whips the ball goalwards with his head. Gianmatteo Abbiati gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
61.17
Gerhard Köpke sees Stuart Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.39
Eric Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Andres. Julian Andres tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
71.06
0-1Simon Neuhaus catches Albrecht Schönenborn on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albrecht Schönenborn runs off the knock.
75.10
With vision, Stefan Landerl laces a weighted ball forward to Maurizio Ponzo. Maurizio Ponzo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Maurizio Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.33
0-1BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Harry Lua-Lua replacing Rafael Martins .
79.19
Stefan Landerl makes a simple pass to Gerhard Köpke. Gerhard Köpke sees space and advances. Gerhard Köpke whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Gianmatteo Abbiati.
80.11
0-1Komian Girard takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Harry Lua-Lua reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
81.41
Stefan Landerl sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Landerl flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Niven shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
83.12
Jermaine Mercer chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Giancarlo Migliorini manages to keep it out.
84.35
Jermaine Mercer makes a simple pass to Julian Andres. Julian Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
23.5%
46.9%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Costa of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giancarlo Migliorini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Linus Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steffen Reimers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefan Landerl (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tony Lanckohr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerhard Köpke (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Komian Girard (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Maurizio Ponzo (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Stuart Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stefan Ouindi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albrecht Schönenborn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Krüger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Florian Birkwald (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samir Seifert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gianmatteo Abbiati (GK) | 8 | |
| 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) | 9 | |
| 8. | Eric Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Andres (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Lennart Röhner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samir Overath (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steffen Stiepermann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Lua-Lua (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jan Kauder (GK) | 0 | |