Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 15,731 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rösler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rösler.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund kick off and get the match underway!
3.49
0-0David Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Kauder who gathers it comfortably.
4.03
0-0Con Grella flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Galadames collects the pass. Ernesto Galadames shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
6.47
0-0Dennis Meerdink sees Con Grella in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Con Grella sees Ernesto Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Galadames shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Jan Kauder.
8.35
Dennis Meerdink threads a neat ball through to Con Grella. Con Grella laces a through ball forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
9.09
George Van Helmond flicks a high pass forward. David Clemence controls it well on his chest. David Clemence threads a neat ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Jan Kauder.
14.14
Tobias Frieser sees Jermaine Mercer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Mercer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Marques who gathers it comfortably.
16.07
0-1Dennis Meerdink threads the ball through to Fernando Garrido. Fernando Garrido makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Jan Kauder had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
26.27
0-1Generoso Bachini catches George Van Helmond on the ankles. The referee warns Generoso Bachini to calm down! George Van Helmond runs off the knock.
30.48
George Van Helmond flicks a high pass forward. David Clemence comfortably collects the pass. Without breaking stride, David Clemence plays the ball forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
38.13
Jermaine Mercer threads a neat ball through to Samir Overath. Samir Overath knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Van Helmond.
39.39
0-1George Van Helmond catches Julian Andres on the ankles. George Van Helmond is shown the yellow card! Julian Andres grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.03
George Van Helmond flicks a high ball forward to Con Grella who takes it down. Con Grella chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jan Kauder!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off!
47.47
0-1Jermaine Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Andres. Julian Andres puts a great ball through. Samir Overath runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.29
Con Grella chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.19
Eric Backes advances with the ball. Eric Backes whips in a cross ball towards Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini makes a looping header on goal. Jorge Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.22
Jermaine Mercer kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Overath. Samir Overath shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
60.58
George Van Helmond flicks the ball to his team mate, David Clemence. David Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Galadames who takes it down. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
61.35
David Clemence decides to run forward with the ball. David Clemence shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
63.34
With vision, Gary Hendry plays the ball forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune edges inside the box! Scott Fortune strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.30
David Clemence decides to run forward with the ball. David Clemence puts a great ball through but Kevin Hitzlsperger is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
72.55
Con Grella controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger deftly passes the ball to Scott Fortune, releasing him through on goal. Scott Fortune tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.10
Con Grella threads a neat ball through to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.30
Gary Hendry surges forward with the ball. Gary Hendry shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
1-3Tobias Frieser catches Con Grella on the ankles. Tobias Frieser is shown the yellow card! Con Grella hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
28.6%
71.4%
Play Area
28.6%
48.6%
22.9%
Scorers
| Generoso Bachini 53 | Ernesto Galadames 16 Scott Fortune 63, 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Fortune of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jan Kauder (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tobias Frieser (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Rafael Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Röhlig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jermaine Mercer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tiago Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eric Backes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Julian Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Generoso Bachini (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Samir Overath (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Semedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Neudecker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Lindner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jorge Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | George Van Helmond (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Demlaba Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Meerdink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | David Clemence (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Con Grella (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gary Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Fortune (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ernesto Galadames (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Levin Berger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Henry May (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andreas Andersson (ATT) | 0 | |