Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to SV Werder Bremen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with SV Werder Bremen kicking off!
10.20
0-0Rafael Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Kneissl but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.04
0-0Nico Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Teixeira who gracefully takes it down. Rafael Teixeira shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
14.26
0-0Alexander Sanchez makes a simple pass to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Bravo. Leonardo Bravo makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.36
0-1Colin Dalglish takes it forward alone. Colin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Rafael Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.19
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.20
Lorenzo Sala threads a neat ball through to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry darts forward. Billy Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Philippe Fiorese and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Billy Hendry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Billy Hendry scores for BV Borussia Dortmund!!
26.21
Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Teixeira collects the pass. Rafael Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Bravo. Leonardo Bravo powers a header at goal but somehow Chris Burgess manages to keep it out.
27.31
Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Malte Kirschner controls it well on his chest. Malte Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese whips in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
32.49
1-1Jan Backes knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.07
Billy Hendry knocks the ball forward to Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
36.38
Leon Sparwasser sees space and advances. Leon Sparwasser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida passes the ball forward but Leonardo Bravo is offside!
38.33
Garry Mcallister advances with the ball. Garry Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Lennart Sparwasser gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.28
Malte Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Lennart Sparwasser manages to keep it out.
45.00
1-1Leonardo Bravo barges into Antonio Lima. The referee warns Leonardo Bravo to calm down! Antonio Lima carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund get the second half underway!
47.46
Nico Kneissl sees Gaspar Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Almeida plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Pichichi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gaspar Almeida muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.48
Nico Kneissl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.44
Rafael Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Bravo. Leonardo Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Chris Burgess has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.34
Jan Backes sees space and advances. Jan Backes knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Lennart Sparwasser picks it out of the air!
60.47
1-4BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Jean-Claude Bourdeau replacing Billy Hendry .
61.56
Rafael Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Gaspar Almeida provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.08
Jean-Claude Bourdeau makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Claude Bourdeau lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lennart Sparwasser with no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
72.09
Rafael Teixeira passes the ball forward to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
73.22
Jean-Claude Bourdeau kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Sparwasser.
77.41
BV Borussia Dortmund have made 2 substitutions with Billy Mcinnes replacing Jan Backes and Gabriel Cabrera replacing Ivan Hernandez .
78.44
2-5Alexander Sanchez catches Luis Carcedo on the ankles. Alexander Sanchez is warned by the referee! Luis Carcedo runs off the knock.
78.44
2-5Free kick to BV Borussia Dortmund just outside the area...
79.52
Luis Carcedo calmly steps up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
81.47
2-5Rafael Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Bravo. Leonardo Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Garry Mcallister is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
82.09
2-5Rafael Teixeira takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Colin Dalglish side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.33
Nico Kneissl runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nico Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes makes a looping header on goal. Chris Hughes scores for SV Werder Bremen!!
90.00
Nico Kneissl runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nico Kneissl shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
6
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
29.9%
43.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| Billy Hendry 22 Ivan Hernandez 65 | Nico Kneissl 15, 55 Gaspar Almeida 47, 62 Nicolas Pichichi 51 Chris Hughes 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nico Kneissl of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Chris Burgess (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lorenzo Sala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ralph Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Malte Kirschner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Hendry (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Jan Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jean-Philippe Fiorese (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jean-Claude Bourdeau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Lennart Sparwasser (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan-Carlos Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Rafael Teixeira (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Chris Hughes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Gaspar Almeida (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Nicolas Pichichi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Leonardo Bravo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Ahrens (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Lensing (GK) | 0 | |