Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 20,905 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both BV Borussia Dortmund and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both BV Borussia Dortmund and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Energie Cottbus kicking off!
2.10
0-1David Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Teixeira. Tiago Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Christian Thiele!
6.51
Niccolo Harrison makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Harrison shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.49
0-2Luis Carcedo plays the ball forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
12.02
0-2Ruben Martins makes a simple pass to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido makes a simple pass to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
14.29
Juan Garrido sees Cristiano Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Valente finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Chris Burgess.
15.50
0-2Cristiano Valente takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Tiago Teixeira tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.29
Julian Galadames makes a probing pass to Don Booth. Don Booth decides to run forward with the ball. Don Booth shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.46
0-2Don Booth threads a neat ball through to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.54
Billy Hendry threads the ball through to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero edges inside the box! Frederico Herrero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.53
Ruben Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison passes the ball forward to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute skips past Julian Galadames! Guillaume Kanoute shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Chris Burgess is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
24.22
Niccolo Harrison kicks a strong pass forward to Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.44
Tiago Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente whips in a cross ball towards Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Superb reactions from Chris Burgess. What a save!
33.52
Malte Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.20
Julian Galadames breaks forward. Julian Galadames hits a low pass to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
38.42
Frederico Herrero makes a simple pass to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner cuts inside the box! Malte Kirschner shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.23
0-2Nicholas Huard clumsily knocks into Julian Galadames. The referee calls over Nicholas Huard and shows him a yellow card! Julian Galadames runs off the knock.
40.15
Niccolo Harrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Chris Burgess didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.21
Ga‘l Bossis makes a strong solo run forward. Ga‘l Bossis makes a probing pass to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
44.21
0-2Nicholas Huard hacks Don Booth from behind! The referee calls over Nicholas Huard and warns him to calm down! Don Booth runs off the knock.
45.00
Juan Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Chris Burgess!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus 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
BV Borussia Dortmund start the second half!
47.57
Youssouf Rouvière flicks a high pass forward. Malte Kirschner collects the pass. Malte Kirschner knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry makes a convincing header but Ricardo Gomes reads it well. Well saved!
48.28
Guillaume Kanoute darts forward. Guillaume Kanoute controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
49.14
Juan Garrido brings the ball forward. Juan Garrido finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.35
Ga‘l Bossis makes a probing pass to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero tries a spectacular strike but Ricardo Gomes is on top of it.
55.32
Frederico Herrero comes in with a late challenge on David Müller. The referee calls over Frederico Herrero and warns him to calm down! David Müller runs off the knock.
57.00
Malte Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. Luis Carcedo collects the pass. Luis Carcedo plays a scrappy one-two with Don Booth and advances towards the goal... Luis Carcedo tries a spectacular strike. Ricardo Gomes gets down and covers it.
60.40
0-3BV Borussia Dortmund have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Campbell replacing Frederico Herrero and Claudio Marin replacing Ivan Hernandez .
61.44
David Müller receives the ball from a throw-in from Ruben Martins. David Müller flicks a high pass forward. Juan Garrido holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Garrido sees a break and surges forward. Juan Garrido shoots from 20 yards but Chris Burgess is on top of it.
65.27
0-3Malte Kirschner plays the ball forward to Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by David Müller.
66.19
0-3It's a corner kick. Don Booth kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Ruben Martins gets to the ball and clears it up field.
67.05
Tiago Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard threads a neat ball through to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.28
0-3Julian Galadames powers a long ball forward. Dominic Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Marin but the linesman indicates offside!
73.05
Niccolo Harrison flicks a high pass forward to Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu who brings the ball under control. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ga‘l Bossis.
77.06
BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Victor Bravo replacing Don Booth .FC Energie Cottbus have made a substitution with Daan Hoekstra replacing Juan Garrido .
84.46
Malte Kirschner chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.57
Billy Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Bravo. Victor Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Ricardo Gomes manages to keep it out.
89.22
0-3Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu comes in with a late challenge on Julian Galadames. The referee calls over Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu and shows him a yellow card! Julian Galadames carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
28.4%
40.7%
30.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Garrido of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Chris Burgess (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ga‘l Bossis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Youssouf Rouvière (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Malte Kirschner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Don Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ralph Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frederico Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Victor Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Claudio Marin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ricardo Gomes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Tiago Teixeira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | David Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruben Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Huard (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Niccolo Harrison (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Juan Garrido (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Cristiano Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Kanoute (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Christian Thiele (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Miguel Pinheiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcel Busse (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daan Hoekstra (MID) | 6 | |