Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to Karlsruher SC . Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Bonora.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Bonora.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund start the match!
6.11
0-0Seb Bigné knocks the ball forward to Teddy Butt. Teddy Butt hits a low pass to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Gianmatteo Abbiati.
7.56
0-0Corner kick to Karlsruher SC . Brian Bould chips it out wide. Jermaine Mercer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
14.20
0-0Seb Bigné hacks Julian Andres from behind! The referee warns Seb Bigné to calm down! Julian Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.30
0-1Peter Nasazzi makes a probing pass to Nicolas Scholz. Nicolas Scholz knocks the ball forward to Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gianmatteo Abbiati with no chance!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
18.35
0-1Paul Röhlig pushes mid-way up the pitch. Paul Röhlig flicks a high ball forward to Julian Andres who gracefully takes it down. Julian Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kichiro Miyazaki who gathers it comfortably.
20.45
0-1Nicolas Scholz clumsily knocks into Jermaine Mercer. The referee calls over Nicolas Scholz and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Mercer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.36
Teddy Butt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frode Riise. Frode Riise shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Gianmatteo Abbiati. What a save!
22.29
0-1Simon Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Tiago Costa. Tiago Costa brings the ball forward. Tiago Costa makes a great pass forward. Lennart Röhner runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.30
0-1Brian Bould clumsily knocks into Lennart Röhner. Brian Bould is shown the yellow card! Lennart Röhner runs off the knock.
36.35
Seb Bigné sees Nicolas Scholz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Scholz knocks the ball to his team mate, Frode Riise. Frode Riise shoots from 25 yards but Gianmatteo Abbiati is on top of it.
39.44
Tiago Costa catches Nicolas Scholz on the ankles. The referee calls over Tiago Costa and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Scholz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.18
0-1With a delightful solo run, Nicolas Scholz stretches the opposition's defence. Nicolas Scholz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Scholz laces a weighted ball forward to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC 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 second half starts with Karlsruher SC kicking off!
48.28
Eric Backes makes a probing pass to Samir Overath. Samir Overath shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Kichiro Miyazaki.
49.31
0-1Corner kick to BV Borussia Dortmund. Jermaine Mercer plays it short to Paul Röhlig. Paul Röhlig flicks the ball across the goal. Nicolas Scholz jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
51.46
Nicolas Scholz threads the ball through to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.42
Paul Röhlig flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Mercer. Jermaine Mercer sees space and advances. Jermaine Mercer whips in a cross ball towards Julian Andres. Julian Andres jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Kichiro Miyazaki reads it well. Good save!
54.14
Seb Bigné knocks the ball forward to Teddy Butt. Teddy Butt chips the ball to his team mate, Frode Riise. Frode Riise shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frode Riise!
60.40
Nicolas Scholz threads a neat ball through to Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.06
Eric Backes makes a simple pass to Julian Andres. Julian Andres passes the ball forward to Lennart Röhner. Seb Bigné comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
72.36
Teddy Butt sees Frode Riise in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frode Riise lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Gianmatteo Abbiati punches it away to safety.
73.10
Tiago Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Overath. Samir Overath knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Andres. Julian Andres jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Kichiro Miyazaki!
75.28
Tobias Frieser knocks the ball forward to Tiago Costa. Tiago Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Overath. Samir Overath knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.06
Tiago Costa threads a neat ball through to Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.27
Simon Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Costa. Tiago Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Overath. Samir Overath edges inside the box! Samir Overath muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Kichiro Miyazaki gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
84.36
Teddy Butt clumsily knocks into Eric Backes. The referee warns Teddy Butt to calm down! Eric Backes stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Nicolas Scholz kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger shoots from outside the area but Gianmatteo Abbiati is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
32.4%
43.2%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frode Riise of Karlsruher SC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gianmatteo Abbiati (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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tiago Costa (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eric Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lennart Röhner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samir Overath (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Harry Lua-Lua (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Kauder (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Lindner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kichiro Miyazaki (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Brian Bould (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Peter Nasazzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Seb Bigné (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Teddy Butt (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Scholz (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Yuri van Gastel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hauke Metzger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dmitri Korneev (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Frode Riise (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Oliver Freund (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Moritz Rösler (ATT) | 0 | |