Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 20,476 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ouindi.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ouindi.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund get the match underway!
2.41
0-1David Dittmann knocks the ball forward to Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz shoots from long range. Arturo Ruiz scores for VfB Stuttgart!!
15.39
Rainer Dittrich makes a strong solo run forward. Rainer Dittrich passes the ball forward to Julian Lightfoot. Julian Lightfoot lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.50
0-2Lennart Busse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Lightfoot. Julian Lightfoot finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
20.06
0-2Eric Backes threads a neat ball through to Samir Overath. Samir Overath knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Andres. Julian Andres powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Rodolphe Tomczyk and the loose ball is cleared up field.
28.26
0-2Arturo Ruiz catches Rafael Martins on the ankles. The referee calls over Arturo Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.55
Christian Widmann decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Widmann threads a neat ball through to Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
33.28
0-2David Dittmann catches Eric Backes on the ankles. The referee calls over David Dittmann and warns him to calm down! Eric Backes stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.31
Luis Nieto hacks Tobias Frieser from behind! Luis Nieto is warned by the referee! Tobias Frieser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.57
David Dittmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Dittmann shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Purrel Gentenaar flicks a high ball forward to Luis Nieto who takes it down. Luis Nieto shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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 BV Borussia Dortmund players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with VfB Stuttgart kicking off!
48.23
Samir Overath comes in with a late challenge on Christian Widmann. The referee calls over Samir Overath and shows him a yellow card! Christian Widmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.16
Lennart Busse knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Lightfoot. Julian Lightfoot shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.05
Christian Widmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Barros. Filipe Barros decides to run forward with the ball. Filipe Barros shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
53.00
0-2Filipe Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Gianmatteo Abbiati!
59.29
Simon Neuhaus catches Arturo Ruiz on the ankles. Simon Neuhaus is shown the yellow card! Arturo Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.13
Tiago Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Overath. Samir Overath shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.28
Filipe Barros sees Luis Nieto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Nieto shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.41
0-2David Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Luis Nieto but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.44
Filipe Barros barges into Jermaine Mercer. Filipe Barros is given a warning by the referee! Jermaine Mercer stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.01
David Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Lightfoot. Julian Lightfoot directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Lightfoot!
89.17
0-3Lennart Busse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Lightfoot. Julian Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Julian Andres catches Rainer Dittrich on the ankles. Julian Andres is warned by the referee! Rainer Dittrich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
26.7%
73.3%
Play Area
35%
40%
25%
Scorers
| Arturo Ruiz 2, 15 Julian Lightfoot 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Ruiz of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gianmatteo Abbiati (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Tobias Frieser (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) | 5 | |
| 10. | Lennart Röhner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samir Overath (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Steffen Stiepermann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Lua-Lua (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Kauder (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Linus Sammer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christian Widmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Dittrich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodolphe Tomczyk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lennart Busse (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Dittmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Purrel Gentenaar (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Filipe Barros (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arturo Ruiz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Luis Nieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Lightfoot (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Piet Brunswijk (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eddie Waters (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vincenzo Hermann (ATT) | 0 | |