Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 18,458 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
6.25
0-0Enzo Panucci knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Jardim.
10.22
Showing composure, Lorenzo Sala plays the ball forward to Enzo Panucci. Enzo Panucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Fernandez.
12.23
0-1Shaun Redknapp decides to run forward with the ball. Shaun Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.45
0-1Ralph Wilcox catches Shaun Redknapp on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shaun Redknapp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.13
0-1Luis Carcedo flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Wilcox who brings the ball under control. Ralph Wilcox knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
24.22
Ralph Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Malte Kirschner collects the pass. Malte Kirschner takes it forward alone. Malte Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
27.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Herrero plays the ball forward to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
28.11
Ralph Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
32.44
0-1George Owen catches Lorenzo Sala on the ankles. George Owen is warned by the referee! Lorenzo Sala grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.44
0-1Shaun Redknapp makes a simple pass to Les Oakes. Les Oakes knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Redondo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.47
Thomas Kühn catches Lorenzo Sala on the ankles. Thomas Kühn is shown the yellow card! Lorenzo Sala is taking some rough treatment out there!
38.06
Lorenzo Sala flicks a high ball forward to Malte Kirschner who takes it down. Malte Kirschner flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
40.34
0-1Billy Hendry passes the ball forward to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner runs straight at the defence! Malte Kirschner shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
44.49
0-1Mauricio Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Herrero. Mauricio Ruiz is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Herrero runs off the knock.
45.00
Showing great composure, Enzo Panucci laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Ruiz.
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. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen start the second half!
47.24
Billy Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Billy Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Peter van der Meer is on top of it.
53.28
Malte Kirschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enzo Panucci. Enzo Panucci runs straight at the defence! Enzo Panucci muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
55.00
Ian Barton makes a simple pass to Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Owen. George Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Mcallister.
60.19
0-1Bayer Leverkusen have made 2 substitutions with Salvador Traynor replacing Shaun Redknapp and Roberto Flores replacing Romero P. Hidalgo .
63.15
Salvador Traynor makes a probing pass to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Chris Burgess. What a save!
66.36
Mauricio Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn makes a defence splitting pass to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor tries a spectacular strike but Chris Burgess reads it well. Fabulous save!
67.28
Luis Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Herrero controls it well on his chest. Frederico Herrero shoots from distance but Peter van der Meer reads it well. He makes it look easy!
69.50
Oscar Fernandez hacks Luis Carcedo from behind! The referee warns Oscar Fernandez to calm down! Luis Carcedo runs off the knock.
75.30
Salvador Traynor runs straight at the opposition's defence. Salvador Traynor skips past Garry Mcallister! Salvador Traynor tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
77.44
BV Borussia Dortmund have made 3 substitutions with Billy Mcinnes replacing Malte Kirschner, Jan Backes replacing Ralph Wilcox and Jean-Philippe Fiorese replacing Luis Carcedo .
78.52
Roberto Flores hacks Enzo Panucci from behind! The referee calls over Roberto Flores and shows him a yellow card! Enzo Panucci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.20
Ivan Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Philippe Fiorese who brings the ball under control. Jean-Philippe Fiorese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Ruiz.
85.18
Salvador Traynor sees space and advances. Salvador Traynor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
87.15
Garry Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Panucci. Enzo Panucci plays the ball forward to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.20
Tiago Jardim hacks Antonio Lima from behind! The referee calls over Tiago Jardim and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Lima runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.5%
27.5%
Play Area
26.2%
41.2%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Salvador Traynor of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Chris Burgess (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Antonio Lima (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Lorenzo Sala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garry Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Malte Kirschner (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Enzo Panucci (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ralph Wilcox (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Frederico Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jan Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jean-Philippe Fiorese (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Shaun Redknapp (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | George Owen (ATT) | 5 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Neil Johnstone (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | 8 | |
| 14. | Roberto Flores (ATT) | | 5 |