Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 19,499 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
0.00
0-0FC Nürnberg kick off and get the first half underway!
14.42
0-0Lorenzo Sala catches Arno Gelb on the ankles. The referee calls over Lorenzo Sala and warns him to calm down! Arno Gelb runs off the knock.
16.55
0-0Antonio Lima makes a simple pass to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner makes a probing pass to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.12
0-1Antonio Lima threads a neat ball through to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Mcallister plays the ball forward to Ivan Hernandez who has made a great run into the box. Ivan Hernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.04
Malte Kirschner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.12
Ivan Hernandez hacks Nicolas Buchwald from behind! The referee warns Ivan Hernandez to calm down! Nicolas Buchwald runs off the knock.
27.54
0-1Lorenzo Sala flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Vincenzo Haller didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.08
With some swift thinking, Antonio Lima plays the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese passes the ball forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry cuts inside the box! Billy Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.58
0-1Malte Kirschner hacks Nils Bartsch from behind! The referee calls over Malte Kirschner and shows him a yellow card! Nils Bartsch runs off the knock.
32.43
Lorenzo Sala hits a low pass to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo hits a low pass to Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
34.39
Richard Davies flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Birkwald holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pascal Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefan Breitner!
38.14
Linus Schramm makes a run forward as Nils Bartsch takes the throw-in. Linus Schramm skillfully chests the ball down. Linus Schramm makes a probing pass to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.53
Lorenzo Sala comes in with a late challenge on Sven Busse. The referee warns Lorenzo Sala again to calm down! Sven Busse runs off the knock.
42.34
Antonio Lima flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Sala controls it well on his chest. Lorenzo Sala knocks the ball forward to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Vincenzo Haller comfortably smothers it!
44.51
Antonio Lima makes a probing pass to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Hernandez shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Vincenzo Haller!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nürnberg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
47.32
Linus Schramm sees Sven Busse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald makes a convincing header. Chris Burgess comfortably punches it away to safety.
48.40
Nils Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Arno Gelb controls it well on his chest. Arno Gelb flicks a high pass forward to Sven Busse who brings the ball under control. Sven Busse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Chris Burgess smothers it!
51.04
Malte Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese whips in a cross ball towards Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.57
Lorenzo Sala threads the ball through to Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.31
1-2FC Nürnberg have made 2 substitutions with Thomas Wallner replacing Richard Davies and Simon Bierhoff replacing Sven Busse .BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Gabriel Cabrera replacing Billy Hendry .
65.23
Gerhard Hollmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch threads the ball through to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb plays a one-two with Stefan Breitner and rushes in on goal... Arno Gelb rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arno Gelb!
69.56
2-2Samuel Suggs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch makes a probing pass to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.35
BV Borussia Dortmund have made 2 substitutions with Jan Backes replacing Enzo Panucci and Jean-Claude Bourdeau replacing Ivan Hernandez .
81.30
Nicolas Buchwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Suggs. Samuel Suggs chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald heads the ball goalwards. Superb reactions from Chris Burgess. What a save!
87.13
Lorenzo Sala breaks forward. Lorenzo Sala makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Claude Bourdeau. Jean-Claude Bourdeau knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Hollmer.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
31%
38%
31%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arno Gelb of FC Nürnberg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Haller (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Suggs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Buchwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gerhard Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Schramm (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nils Bartsch (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pascal Birkwald (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stefan Breitner (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Sven Busse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arno Gelb (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Thomas Wallner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jakob Kirschner (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Bierhoff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Chris Burgess (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Mcallister (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Antonio Lima (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Lorenzo Sala (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ralph Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Malte Kirschner (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Enzo Panucci (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jean-Philippe Fiorese (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Gabriel Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jan Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jean-Claude Bourdeau (DEF) | 6 | |