Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Boots Direct |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 9,471 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kai Janes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kai Janes.
0.00
0-0DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off!
6.09
0-1Henry Kasper knocks the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Thiel. Sander Van Thiel advances inside the box! Sander Van Thiel strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
27.47
0-1Matthias Hollmer brings the ball forward. Matthias Hollmer finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
32.42
0-1Thomas Schröder clumsily knocks into Ralph Wilcox. Thomas Schröder is shown the yellow card! Ralph Wilcox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.03
0-1Ivan Hernandez catches Kai Ziegenhagen on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivan Hernandez and warns him to calm down! Kai Ziegenhagen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.59
Malte Kirschner passes the ball forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
36.02
0-1Thomas Schröder knocks the ball forward to Sander Van Thiel. Sander Van Thiel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Royce who gathers it comfortably.
38.20
Kai Ziegenhagen sees Matthias Hollmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Hollmer skips past Julian Galadames! Some awkward footwork from Matthias Hollmer provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.11
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld 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 whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund get the second half underway!
48.36
0-2Billy Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
49.56
Sander Van Thiel threads the ball through to Matthias Hollmer. Matthias Hollmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lorenzo Sala.
51.58
Ralph Wilcox makes a probing pass to Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez connects with a diving header. It's there!! Vasco Pinheiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.03
Malte Kirschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kai Ziegenhagen.
55.23
Don Booth flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Wilcox collects the pass. Ralph Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.57
Ralph Wilcox runs forward with the ball. Ralph Wilcox takes it forward alone. Ralph Wilcox knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.04
Ralph Wilcox passes the ball forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.44
Kai Ziegenhagen passes the ball forward to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Rahn. Steffen Rahn whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
77.00
Malte Kirschner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Malte Kirschner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vasco Pinheiro with no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
84.48
Torsten Linke flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Rahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Rahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Henry Kasper flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Klinsmann who brings the ball under control. Hannes Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
30.5%
47.5%
22%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Hollmer of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Chris Royce (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ga‘l Bossis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lorenzo Sala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Wilcox (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Malte Kirschner (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Claudio Marin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Youssouf Rouvière (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Burgess (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Bravo (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vasco Pinheiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Torsten Linke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kai Ziegenhagen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Simon Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henry Kasper (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sander Van Thiel (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Matthias Hollmer (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Thomas Schröder (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Steffen Rahn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Hannes Klinsmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Said Jongen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arno Knapp (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florian Eder (ATT) | 0 | |