Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both SV Darmstadt 98 and BV Borussia Dortmund are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Möller.


0.00
SV Darmstadt 98 kick off and get the first half underway!
4.18
Matthias Kauder makes an attacking run forward. Matthias Kauder whips in a cross ball towards Martin Jaschke. Martin Jaschke beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.37
Jakob Völler kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth plays a quick one-two with Christian Kühn and rushes in on goal... Titus Hackworth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.44
Marc Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Christian Bomers. Christian Bomers makes a simple pass to Malte Schnellinger. Malte Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Hermann.
33.25
Markus Schrader knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Jaschke. Martin Jaschke knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Kauder. Matthias Kauder is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 have changed their lineup with Reinder Van Rijswijk replacing Christian Kühn. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Darmstadt 98 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
BV Borussia Dortmund start the second half!
47.09
Don Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Matthias Kauder. Matthias Kauder tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nils Möller with no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
51.53
Rainer Hermann comes in with a late challenge on Martin Jaschke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Jaschke runs off the knock.
60.33
BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Malte Gelb replacing Malte Schnellinger .
72.05
Eric Weigel hacks Martin Gelb from behind! The referee brings Eric Weigel to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Gelb stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.04
Don Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Malte Gelb. Malte Gelb knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Reimers. Noah Reimers makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.41
BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Nils Welke replacing Marc Bierhoff .
78.47
Noah Reimers barges into Jakob Völler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Völler runs off the knock.
79.21
Markus Schrader threads the ball through to Noah Reimers. Noah Reimers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nils Möller!
84.55
Neil Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Julian Krüger. Julian Krüger knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Nils Welke makes a probing pass to Markus Schrader. Markus Schrader sees space and advances. Markus Schrader shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Nils Möller had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
21.1%
50.9%
28.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Kauder of BV Borussia Dortmund

Match Ratings
1.Andy Zonneveld (GK)
6
2.Anton Kistner (DEF)
6
3.Christian Bomers (DEF)
6
4.Marc Bierhoff (DEF)
6
5.Martin Gelb (DEF)
6
6.Markus Schrader (MID)goal scored
8
7.Don Gallacher (MID)
7
8.Matthias Kauder (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Martin Jaschke (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Noah Reimers (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Malte Schnellinger (ATT)
6
 
12.Nils Welke (DEF)
6
13.Greg Westwood (MID)
0
14.Malte Gelb (ATT)
6