Match Report


Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach      BV Borussia DortmundBV Borussia Dortmund
Steve LowerySteve Lowery Computer Player Computer Player
Leonardo VillegasL. Villegas85
G
captain1
G
63Gianmatteo AbbiatiG. Abbiati
Lennart SchumacherL. Schumacher85
D
2
D
69Tobias FrieserT. Frieser
Simon ArendtS. Arendt75
D
3
D
68Rafael MartinsR. Martins
Rafael VegaR. Vega81
D
4
D
68Simon NeuhausS. Neuhaus
Philippe CoqueletP. Coquelet84
M
5
D
67Paul RöhligP. Röhlig
Florian HelmerF. Helmer82
M
6
M
58Jermaine MercerJ. Mercer
Taavi RothoviusT. Rothovius83
M
7
M
56Tiago CostaT. Costa
Bakary HelmerB. Helmer84
M
8captain
M
55Eric BackesE. Backes
Rodrigo Da SilvaR. Da Silva77
A
9
A
74Julian AndresJ. Andres
Marc OakesM. Oakes78
A
10
A
73Lennart RöhnerL. Röhner
Vadim LogvinenkoV. Logvinenko85
A
11
A
65Samir OverathS. Overath
 
Mast H. WestM. West73
D
12
G
61Harry Lua-LuaH. Lua-Lua
Abdelkrim AmzineA. Amzine80
M
13
G
60Jan KauderJ. Kauder
Gerhard KaiserG. Kaiser77
A
14
A
57Paul LindnerP. Lindner

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 19,163 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Szepan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
3.38
Philippe Coquelet brings the ball forward. Philippe Coquelet finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.57
With fabulous imagination, Florian Helmer picks a pass forward to Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva plays a scrappy one-two with Vadim Logvinenko and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodrigo Da Silva looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Rodrigo Da Silva scores for Borussia Mönchengladbach !!
16.18
Jermaine Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Overath. Samir Overath shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
18.31
Florian Helmer threads a neat ball through to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
21.29
With some swift thinking, Philippe Coquelet plays the ball forward to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
30.00
Rafael Martins makes a probing pass to Tiago Costa. Tiago Costa surges forward with the ball. Tiago Costa finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
33.46
Florian Helmer knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Gianmatteo Abbiati!
36.03
Lennart Schumacher flicks a high pass forward to Florian Helmer who brings the ball neatly under control. Florian Helmer sees Rodrigo Da Silva in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Da Silva shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Gianmatteo Abbiati. Excellent save.
39.10
With imagination, Rafael Vega plays the ball forward to Bakary Helmer. Bakary Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Marc Oakes who takes it down. Marc Oakes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Gianmatteo Abbiati. Excellent save.
42.09
Paul Röhlig makes a simple pass to Jermaine Mercer. With a delightful solo run, Jermaine Mercer stretches the opposition's defence. Jermaine Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Andres. Julian Andres rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Leonardo Villegas has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
BV Borussia Dortmund start the second half!
47.53
Florian Helmer surges forward with the ball. Florian Helmer shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
51.45
Simon Arendt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Taavi Rothovius. Taavi Rothovius flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Da Silva controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Da Silva shoots from outside the area. Gianmatteo Abbiati gets down and covers it.
53.57
Taavi Rothovius runs straight at the opposition's defence. Taavi Rothovius cuts inside the box! Taavi Rothovius comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
57.46
Julian Andres catches Lennart Schumacher on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Andres and warns him to calm down! Lennart Schumacher runs off the knock.
65.18
Bakary Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Da Silva who takes it down. Rodrigo Da Silva shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Gianmatteo Abbiati.
69.39
With great vision, Rafael Martins plays the ball forward to Jermaine Mercer. Jermaine Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Julian Andres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Andres shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Leonardo Villegas keeps it out!
73.57
Tiago Costa makes a simple pass to Julian Andres. Julian Andres shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
75.08
With vision, Florian Helmer plays the ball forward to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
77.31
Lennart Schumacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Coquelet. Philippe Coquelet runs straight at the opposition's defence. Philippe Coquelet shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
79.54
Jermaine Mercer makes a simple pass to Samir Overath. Samir Overath shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
81.21
Tobias Frieser threads a neat ball through to Eric Backes. Eric Backes flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Röhner collects the pass. Lennart Röhner hits a low pass to Samir Overath. Samir Overath strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.53
Taavi Rothovius hits a low pass to Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Martins.
85.37
Florian Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vadim Logvinenko but he's offside!
87.07
Tobias Frieser clumsily knocks into Vadim Logvinenko. The referee calls over Tobias Frieser and warns him to calm down! Vadim Logvinenko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Taavi Rothovius comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Mercer. Taavi Rothovius is given a warning by the referee! Jermaine Mercer runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Borussia Mönchengladbach

BV Borussia Dortmund
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
20.5%
43.8%
35.6%

Scorers
Rodrigo Da Silva 9
Taavi Rothovius 54
Julian Andres 42
Samir Overath 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Taavi Rothovius of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Villegas (GK)
6
2.Lennart Schumacher (DEF)
6
3.Simon Arendt (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Vega (DEF)
6
5.Philippe Coquelet (MID)
7
6.Florian Helmer (MID)
7
7.Taavi Rothovius (MID)goal scored
9
8.Bakary Helmer (MID)
6
9.Rodrigo Da Silva (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Marc Oakes (ATT)
6
11.Vadim Logvinenko (ATT)
6
 
12.Mast H. West (DEF)
0
13.Abdelkrim Amzine (MID)
0
14.Gerhard Kaiser (ATT)
0

1.Gianmatteo Abbiati (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)
7
8.Eric Backes (MID)
6
9.Julian Andres (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Lennart Röhner (ATT)
6
11.Samir Overath (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Harry Lua-Lua (GK)
0
13.Jan Kauder (GK)
0
14.Paul Lindner (ATT)
0