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 FC Schalke 04 in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund get the match underway!
9.44
0-0Tom van der Linden flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Soares controls it well on his chest. Sergio Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Galadames.
14.50
0-0Julian Galadames flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Hernandez who takes it down. Ivan Hernandez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Billy Hendry is offside!
22.07
Dietmar Dehm flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Fernandez who takes it down. Ivan Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Royce who gathers it comfortably.
24.40
Tobias Vogel advances with the ball. Tobias Vogel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.41
0-0Tobias Vogel threads the ball through to Tom van der Linden. Tom van der Linden shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
30.16
0-0Ralph Wilcox pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ralph Wilcox threads a neat ball through to Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Pascal Borchard is on top of it.
34.10
Nils Röhlig makes a simple pass to Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ivan Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.03
Lorenzo Sala flicks a high ball forward to Malte Kirschner who takes it down. Malte Kirschner flicks a high ball forward to Luis Carcedo who takes it down. Luis Carcedo shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. BV Borussia Dortmund are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
40.11
Ga‘l Bossis knocks the ball forward to Don Booth. With a delightful solo run, Don Booth stretches the opposition's defence. Don Booth shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
44.19
Don Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox makes a convincing header but is denied by Pascal Borchard. Excellent save.
45.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 are dictating the run of play here today.
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 Schalke 04 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 Schalke 04 kick off and get the second half underway!
55.08
Ga‘l Bossis chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox makes a probing pass to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.44
0-0FC Schalke 04 have made a substitution with Jan Eberle replacing Davy Hendriks .
63.49
0-0Malte Kirschner catches Dietmar Dehm on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dietmar Dehm gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Lorenzo Sala plays the ball forward to Don Booth. Don Booth advances with the ball. Don Booth shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Pascal Borchard!
75.01
1-0Ga‘l Bossis makes a simple pass to Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Pascal Borchard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.54
Tobias Vogel sees space and advances. Tobias Vogel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Royce who gathers it comfortably.
89.36
Oliver Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
24.4%
48.8%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Marin of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Chris Royce (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ga‘l Bossis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Lorenzo Sala (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Don Booth (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Ralph Wilcox (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Malte Kirschner (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Claudio Marin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Youssouf Rouvière (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Burgess (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Bravo (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pascal Borchard (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Hoeness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kai Schacht (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nils Röhlig (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Oliver Wallner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dietmar Dehm (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ivan Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tobias Vogel (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tom van der Linden (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Davy Hendriks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sergio Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jan Eberle (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matthias Linke (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jakob Nahrstedt (DEF) | 0 | |