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 Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 17,311 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 Energie Cottbus 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 Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rösler.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with BV Borussia Dortmund kicking off!
8.56
0-0Eric Backes flicks a high pass forward. Samir Overath controls it well on his chest. Samir Overath makes a probing pass to Generoso Bachini but he's offside!
9.27
1-0Tiago Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini finds some space and shoots from distance. Generoso Bachini scores for BV Borussia Dortmund!!
15.42
1-0Rafael Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Mercer. Jermaine Mercer plays the ball forward to Samir Overath. Samir Overath controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.14
1-0Julian Wallner makes an attacking run forward. Julian Wallner whips in a cross ball towards Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Jan Kauder. Excellent save.
18.12
1-0Jermaine Mercer flicks a high ball forward to Generoso Bachini who takes it down. Generoso Bachini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Maier who gathers it comfortably.
20.13
Jaime Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Bill Windass controls it well on his chest. Bill Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.52
Paul Röhlig makes a simple pass to Jermaine Mercer. Jermaine Mercer passes the ball forward to Julian Andres. Julian Andres shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Steffen Maier smothers it!
36.13
Rainer Reimers knocks the ball forward to Lars Kneissl. Lars Kneissl skips past Tobias Frieser! Lars Kneissl comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jan Kauder with no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
44.38
Goran Cvitanovic threads the ball through to Julian Wallner. Julian Wallner darts forward. Julian Wallner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Martins.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus 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
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
47.27
Jaime Oliveira sees Bill Windass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Kneissl. Lars Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
49.15
Bill Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jan Kauder!
53.30
Goran Cvitanovic chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Wallner. Julian Wallner flicks a high pass forward to Sven Höfer who brings the ball neatly under control. Sven Höfer plays a one-two with Lars Kneissl and advances towards the goal... Sven Höfer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jan Kauder manages to gather it.
54.28
Jermaine Mercer chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Andres. Julian Andres shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
57.54
Jermaine Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
59.15
Jermaine Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.02
Paul Röhlig threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Mercer. Jermaine Mercer knocks the ball forward to Julian Andres. Julian Andres makes a great pass forward. Samir Overath runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.42
Julian Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer threads the ball through into the box. Some superb footwork from Lars Kneissl provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
63.49
Julian Wallner flicks a high pass forward. Ousmane Lamouchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ousmane Lamouchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Frieser.
65.45
Tiago Costa makes a probing pass to Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steffen Maier with no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
69.01
2-1Eric Backes clumsily knocks into Bill Windass. The referee calls over Eric Backes and warns him to calm down! Bill Windass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.03
Julian Wallner chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer shoots from distance but somehow Jan Kauder manages to keep it out.
75.46
Tobias Frieser makes a strong solo run forward. Tobias Frieser threads a neat ball through to Samir Overath. Samir Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.25
2-1BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Alexander Neudecker replacing Simon Neuhaus .
78.29
Rafael Martins knocks the ball forward to Eric Backes. With great vision, Eric Backes plays the ball forward to Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.24
Julian Wallner hacks Jermaine Mercer from behind! Julian Wallner is given a warning by the referee! Jermaine Mercer stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.26
Rainer Reimers flicks a high pass forward. Lars Kneissl collects the pass. Lars Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Ousmane Lamouchi. With a superhuman jump, Ousmane Lamouchi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
85.43
Jaime Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Bill Windass who takes it down. Bill Windass sees Ousmane Lamouchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ousmane Lamouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
26.5%
45.8%
27.7%
Scorers
| Generoso Bachini 9, 65 | Lars Kneissl 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Generoso Bachini of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jan Kauder (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Tobias Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Röhlig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jermaine Mercer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tiago Costa (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Eric Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Generoso Bachini (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Samir Overath (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Semedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Neudecker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Lindner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steffen Maier (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Goran Cvitanovic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Uwe Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaime Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Haoulid Firly (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Windass (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Wallner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rainer Reimers (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sven Höfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ousmane Lamouchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lars Kneissl (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gerhard Walter (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Sparwasser (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kuami Bogaczyk (GK) | 0 | |