Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 18,693 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hitzlsperger.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hitzlsperger.
0.00
0-0FC Köln start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.28
0-0Sven Kühn threads a neat ball through to Pedro Postiga. Pedro Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Aldo Tiribocchi. Aldo Tiribocchi whips in a cross ball towards Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
3.45
0-0With intelligent vision, Mathias Mexes plays the ball forward to Danny Woodcock. Danny Woodcock hits a low pass to Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
8.48
Danny Woodcock decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Woodcock shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
12.50
0-0Johan Jonssen knocks the ball to his team mate, John Bresciano. John Bresciano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Backes who gathers it comfortably.
16.25
0-0Aldo Tiribocchi comes in with a late challenge on Victor Verges. The referee calls over Aldo Tiribocchi and shows him a yellow card! Victor Verges runs off the knock.
22.18
Victor Verges makes a strong solo run forward. Victor Verges makes a simple pass to John Bresciano. John Bresciano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mathias Mexes.
27.44
Marcos Flores hacks Gabriel Hidalgo from behind! The referee calls over Marcos Flores and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Hidalgo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.44
0-0Dennis Walsh catches Gabriel Hidalgo on the ankles. The referee warns Dennis Walsh to calm down! Gabriel Hidalgo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.01
0-0Marcos Flores runs forward with the ball. Marcos Flores threads the ball through to Aldo Tiribocchi. Aldo Tiribocchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Bierhoff but the linesman indicates offside!
42.12
Ulrich Kerhuiel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Walsh.
44.47
1-0Pedro Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nico Bierhoff provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Youri Kolyvanov is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund have changed their lineup with Callum Ferguson replacing Johan Jonssen. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
47.57
Callum Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Ybarra. Chris Ybarra finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.29
Ulrich Kerhuiel passes the ball forward to John Bresciano. John Bresciano shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
49.14
Victor Verges sees Ulrich Kerhuiel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ulrich Kerhuiel threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards John Bresciano. John Bresciano powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Tobias Backes!
53.48
Christian Nyarko flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Kerhuiel who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Kerhuiel knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Ybarra. Chris Ybarra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.43
Brendan Gerrard punts the ball hopefully upfield. Gabriel Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Ybarra. Chris Ybarra rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
55.23
Patricio Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff runs straight at the defence! Nico Bierhoff side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.38
Victor Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Ulrich Kerhuiel. Ulrich Kerhuiel sees John Bresciano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Bresciano knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.33
2-0FC Köln have made a substitution with Seb Pavon replacing Simon Lange .BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Robert Jacobs replacing Chris Ybarra .
61.38
Marcos Flores threads a neat ball through to Seb Pavon. Seb Pavon makes a probing pass to Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff rushes past Brendan Gerrard! Nico Bierhoff cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
66.54
2-0Ciro Di Salvatore comes in with a late challenge on Seb Pavon. The referee calls over Ciro Di Salvatore and warns him to calm down! Seb Pavon runs off the knock.
71.49
Showing composure, Luis Farías plays the ball forward to Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Backes who gathers it comfortably.
77.36
FC Köln have made a substitution with Nikolas Scholz replacing Sven Kühn .
78.43
Ciro Di Salvatore advances with the ball. Ciro Di Salvatore plays a perfect one-two with Gabriel Hidalgo and rushes in on goal... Ciro Di Salvatore cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Tobias Backes is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
83.32
Seb Pavon flicks a high pass forward. Nico Bierhoff comfortably collects the pass. Nico Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Tiribocchi. Aldo Tiribocchi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
85.46
Seb Pavon plays the ball forward to Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Tiribocchi. Aldo Tiribocchi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Youri Kolyvanov is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
30.4%
43%
26.6%
Scorers
| Nico Bierhoff 44, 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nico Bierhoff of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tobias Backes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mathias Mexes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sven Kühn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcos Flores (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Dennis Walsh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patricio Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Lange (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Danny Woodcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Bierhoff (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 11. | Aldo Tiribocchi (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Nikolas Scholz (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Seb Pavon (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frederico Ruiz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Youri Kolyvanov (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Brendan Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Nyarko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Victor Verges (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Johan Jonssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ulrich Kerhuiel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ciro Di Salvatore (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Farías (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Chris Ybarra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Bresciano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Salmon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Robert Jacobs (ATT) | 6 | |