Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 18,350 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Sparwasser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Sparwasser.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund get the match underway!
3.34
0-0Christian Addo picks a pass forward to Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Jan Kauder.
4.57
Eric Backes makes a beautiful solo run. Eric Backes tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Yuri Kolyvanov.
6.53
0-0It's a corner kick. Eric Backes loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Tobias Frieser side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.32
Simon Neuhaus laces a weighted ball forward to Eric Backes. Eric Backes hits a low pass to Samir Overath. Samir Overath controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Yuri Kolyvanov manages to keep it out.
16.28
0-0Christian Addo knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Kauder who gathers it comfortably.
22.00
Bakary Roth brings the ball forward. Bakary Roth flicks the ball to his team mate, Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Kauder who gathers it comfortably.
30.02
0-0With imagination, Eddie Thomson laces a weighted ball forward to Guido Redaelli. Guido Redaelli flicks a high pass forward to Jeffrey Wilson who brings the ball under control. Jeffrey Wilson shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
32.54
Eric Backes threads a neat ball through to Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.09
Salvatore Cvitanovic sees a break and surges forward. Salvatore Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball towards Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jan Kauder picks it out of the air!
44.09
Tiago Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Overath. Samir Overath shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
45.00
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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. Eintracht Frankfurt 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
Eintracht Frankfurt kick off the second half!
48.13
0-0Tobias Frieser catches Jeffrey Wilson on the ankles. Tobias Frieser is given a warning by the referee! Jeffrey Wilson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.45
Bogdan Van Vossen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guido Redaelli. Guido Redaelli surges forward with the ball. Guido Redaelli whips in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Jan Kauder.
50.55
0-0It's a corner kick. Salvatore Cvitanovic loops the ball in to towards the near post. Samir Overath chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
53.54
0-0Tiago Costa barges into Guido Redaelli. Tiago Costa is shown the yellow card! Guido Redaelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.15
Salvatore Cvitanovic hacks Tiago Costa from behind! The referee calls over Salvatore Cvitanovic and shows him a yellow card! Tiago Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.34
Paul Röhlig darts forward. Paul Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Samir Overath controls it well on his chest. Samir Overath shoots from long range. Solid save from Yuri Kolyvanov.
60.16
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Ledley Croft replacing Christian Addo .
63.20
0-0Salvatore Cvitanovic makes a simple pass to Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Paul Röhlig. That should have been a goal!
65.26
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 Yuri Kolyvanov who gathers it comfortably.
66.02
0-1Ledley Croft flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Diakite collects the pass. Tobias Diakite cuts inside the box! Tobias Diakite tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.14
Eric Backes threads a neat ball through to Samir Overath. Samir Overath shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.07
Under pressure, Rafael Martins clears the ball far upfield. Julian Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.01
Eddie Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Salvatore Cvitanovic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Salvatore Cvitanovic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Frieser.
77.36
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Jakob Nielsen replacing Tobias Diakite .
78.45
Salvatore Cvitanovic threads the ball through to Jakob Nielsen. Jakob Nielsen whips in a cross ball towards Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz powers a header at goal. Jan Kauder manages to gather it.
79.19
Bogdan Van Vossen knocks the ball to his team mate, Luan Siviglia. Luan Siviglia threads the ball through to Jakob Nielsen. Jakob Nielsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.40
Guido Redaelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Nielsen. Jakob Nielsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Neuhaus.
87.54
Guido Redaelli makes a probing pass to Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jakob Nielsen through on goal. Jakob Nielsen shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
31.6%
44.3%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tobias Diakite of Eintracht Frankfurt |
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) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jermaine Mercer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tiago Costa (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Eric Backes (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Julian Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Generoso Bachini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samir Overath (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | David Semedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Neudecker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Lindner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Yuri Kolyvanov (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bogdan Van Vossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bakary Roth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Christian Addo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Salvatore Cvitanovic (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Guido Redaelli (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luan Siviglia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tobias Diakite (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Corey Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jeffrey Wilson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ledley Croft (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Peter Ljungberg (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jakob Nielsen (ATT) | 6 | |