Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 19,240 fill this 21,000 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 Sven Emmerlich.
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 Sven Emmerlich.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
2.32
0-0Billy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Don Booth. Don Booth whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero flicks the ball with his head. Torsten Klimek gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
3.38
Ga‘l Bossis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner threads the ball through to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
4.41
0-0Malte Kirschner flicks a high ball forward to Luis Carcedo who takes it down. Luis Carcedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.50
0-0Carlos Marcos makes a simple pass to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lorenzo Sala.
8.27
Cesare Dicara darts forward. Cesare Dicara knocks the ball to his team mate, Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Köln are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
9.40
Ralph Wilcox sees Luis Carcedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Carcedo shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
12.22
0-0Ralph Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Arnauld Zamboni. The referee calls over Ralph Wilcox and shows him a yellow card! Arnauld Zamboni stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.25
0-1Lorenzo Sala flicks a high ball forward to Malte Kirschner who takes it down. Malte Kirschner sees space and advances. Malte Kirschner edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Malte Kirschner provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.44
Ga‘l Bossis hits a low pass to Youssouf Rouvière. Youssouf Rouvière makes a probing pass to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez plays a one-two with Frederico Herrero and rushes in on goal... Ivan Hernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Torsten Klimek gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
27.01
Lorenzo Sala makes a probing pass to Youssouf Rouvière. Youssouf Rouvière flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Herrero who takes it down. Frederico Herrero shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.34
With imagination, Malte Kirschner plays the ball forward to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.39
Malte Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. Don Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Torsten Klimek as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.42
0-1Don Booth takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Torsten Klimek scoops up the ball.
40.09
Malte Kirschner sees a break and surges forward. Malte Kirschner shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Torsten Klimek smothers it!
42.55
0-1Moritz Klinsmann barges into Luis Carcedo. The referee warns Moritz Klinsmann to calm down! Luis Carcedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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!
47.44
Moritz Klinsmann hits a low pass to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssouf Rouvière.
48.14
Carlos Marcos catches Malte Kirschner on the ankles. The referee calls over Carlos Marcos and shows him a yellow card! Malte Kirschner runs off the knock.
53.07
Arnauld Zamboni chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.30
Carlos Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Zamboni collects the pass. Arnauld Zamboni whips in a cross ball towards Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Chris Royce!
59.50
Billy Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
66.15
0-2Without breaking stride, Stefan Polheim plays the ball forward to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler plays a one-two with Bakary Polheim and rushes in on goal... Lorenzo Sala comes in with a late challenge on Uwe Hässler. Penalty not given!!
67.48
0-2Don Booth makes a probing pass to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Hernandez but he's offside!
72.47
Carlos Marcos barges into Billy Hendry. Carlos Marcos is warned by the referee! Billy Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.23
Ga‘l Bossis hits a low pass to Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox makes a probing pass to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Torsten Klimek!
77.20
0-2BV Borussia Dortmund have made 2 substitutions with Victor Bravo replacing Don Booth and Claudio Marin replacing Ivan Hernandez .
81.04
Victor Bravo sees Frederico Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Herrero shoots from 20 yards but Torsten Klimek is on top of it.
84.26
Victor Bravo flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Marin who takes it down. Claudio Marin tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
89.35
Sebastian Overath flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Polheim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Polheim surges forward with the ball. Stefan Polheim shoots from outside the area. Chris Royce gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
29.9%
70.1%
Play Area
29.9%
48.1%
22.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Malte Kirschner of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Torsten Klimek (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moritz Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cesare Dicara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arnauld Zamboni (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefan Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Marcos (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Uwe Hässler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bakary Polheim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Regillio Brunswijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Malte Ziegenhagen (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Riza (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Andrade (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Chris Royce (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lorenzo Sala (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ga‘l Bossis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Youssouf Rouvière (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Malte Kirschner (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Don Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ralph Wilcox (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Frederico Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Victor Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Claudio Marin (ATT) | 6 | |