Match Report


FC KölnFC Köln     BV Borussia DortmundBV Borussia Dortmund
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dietmar EmmerlichD. Emmerlich67
G
1
G
70Chris RoyceC. Royce
Rainer BirnbaumR. Birnbaum60
D
2
D
74Julian GaladamesJ. Galadames
Moritz KlinsmannM. Klinsmann54
D
3
D
74Ga‘l BossisG. Bossis
Bakary ThielemannB. Thielemann49
D
4captain
D
70Lorenzo SalaL. Sala
Kai EngelsK. Engels47
D
5
M
77Don BoothD. Booth
Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz66
M
6
M
75Ralph WilcoxR. Wilcox
Stefan PolheimS. Polheim60
M
captain7
M
74Malte KirschnerM. Kirschner
Carlos MarcosC. Marcos59
M
8
M
73Billy HendryB. Hendry
Uwe HässlerU. Hässler71
A
9
A
74Luis CarcedoL. Carcedo
Oliver ReimersO. Reimers65
A
10
A
70Ivan HernandezI. Hernandez
Bakary PolheimB. Polheim59
A
11
A
67Claudio MarinC. Marin
 
Oscar PienaarO. Pienaar62
G
12
G
68Chris BurgessC. Burgess
Simon MeyerS. Meyer62
G
13
M
67Victor BravoV. Bravo
Regillio BrunswijkR. Brunswijk58
A
14
M
66Jan BackesJ. Backes

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 9,613 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Brückner.


0.00
BV Borussia Dortmund start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.24
Kai Engels threads the ball through to Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.40
Billy Hendry passes the ball forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Dietmar Emmerlich has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.57
Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Luis Carcedo collects the pass. Luis Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin connects with a diving header but somehow Rainer Birnbaum happens to be in the right place to block it.
12.41
Billy Hendry makes a probing pass to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Dietmar Emmerlich. Excellent save.
15.01
Don Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez beats his man to it with a header but somehow Dietmar Emmerlich manages to keep it out.
16.20
Bakary Polheim hits a low pass to Oliver Reimers. Oliver Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Chris Royce is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
18.25
Bakary Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.29
Malte Kirschner flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Marin who brings the ball under control. Claudio Marin shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.11
Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Malte Kirschner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malte Kirschner kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Hernandez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but Kai Engels blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
24.51
Malte Kirschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
26.47
Ralph Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Hernandez collects the pass. Ivan Hernandez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Claudio Marin is offside!
30.54
Malte Kirschner makes a simple pass to Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin whips in a cross ball towards Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Dietmar Emmerlich had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
33.11
Bakary Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.20
Julian Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Luis Carcedo collects the pass. Luis Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.38
Lorenzo Sala hacks Uwe Hässler from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Uwe Hässler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.50
Ralph Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin runs straight at the defence! Claudio Marin takes a shot at goal but Dietmar Emmerlich is on top of it.
39.16
With great vision, Don Booth plays the ball forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Dietmar Emmerlich!
44.06
Ralph Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Klinsmann.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Köln kick off the second half!
47.01
Malte Kirschner surges forward with the ball. Malte Kirschner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Klinsmann.
49.30
Ralph Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Marcos. The referee brings Ralph Wilcox to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Marcos runs off the knock.
54.21
Moritz Klinsmann threads a neat ball through to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim knocks the ball forward to Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
55.17
Moritz Klinsmann clumsily knocks into Luis Carcedo. The referee calls over Moritz Klinsmann and warns him to calm down! Luis Carcedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.09
From the throw-in, Lorenzo Sala picks out Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Marin controls it well on his chest. Claudio Marin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bakary Thielemann.
60.34
Malte Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
66.57
With a delightful solo run, Kai Engels stretches the opposition's defence. Kai Engels lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.05
Julian Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox decides to run forward with the ball. Ralph Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Dietmar Emmerlich!
71.12
Hugo Ortiz makes a simple pass to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Ortiz who takes it down. Hugo Ortiz shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
72.05
Lorenzo Sala kicks a strong pass forward to Ga‘l Bossis. Ga‘l Bossis chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo advances inside the box! Luis Carcedo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.13
Billy Hendry advances with the ball. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.46
BV Borussia Dortmund are dictating the run of play here today.
78.15
Ralph Wilcox clumsily knocks into Stefan Polheim. The referee brings Ralph Wilcox to one side and gives him another warning! Stefan Polheim stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.34
Don Booth threads a neat ball through to Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.54
Carlos Marcos threads a neat ball through to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
85.18
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Köln

BV Borussia Dortmund
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
33.7%
48.8%
17.4%

Scorers
Bakary Polheim 67
Billy Hendry 6
Luis Carcedo 31
Ivan Hernandez 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Hendry of BV Borussia Dortmund

Match Ratings
1.Dietmar Emmerlich (GK)
7
2.Rainer Birnbaum (DEF)
6
3.Moritz Klinsmann (DEF)
6
4.Bakary Thielemann (DEF)
6
5.Kai Engels (DEF)
7
6.Hugo Ortiz (MID)
6
7.Stefan Polheim (MID)
6
8.Carlos Marcos (MID)
6
9.Uwe Hässler (ATT)
6
10.Oliver Reimers (ATT)
6
11.Bakary Polheim (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Oscar Pienaar (GK)
0
13.Simon Meyer (GK)
0
14.Regillio Brunswijk (ATT)
0

1.Chris Royce (GK)
6
2.Julian Galadames (DEF)
6
3.Ga‘l Bossis (DEF)
6
4.Lorenzo Sala (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Don Booth (MID)
6
6.Ralph Wilcox (MID)
6
7.Malte Kirschner (MID)
7
8.Billy Hendry (MID)goal scored
9
9.Luis Carcedo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ivan Hernandez (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Claudio Marin (ATT)
7
 
12.Chris Burgess (GK)
0
13.Victor Bravo (MID)
0
14.Jan Backes (MID)
0