Match Report


BV Borussia DortmundBV Borussia Dortmund     FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg
Richard KetlandRichard Ketland Olly Martin Olly Martin
Chris RoyceC. Royce70
G
1
G
80Vincenzo HallerV. Haller
Lorenzo SalaL. Sala70
D
2
D
83Maximilian NiedermayrM. Niedermayr
Ga‘l BossisG. Bossis74
D
captain3
D
79Rainer MasurR. Masur
Julian GaladamesJ. Galadames74
D
4
D
79Hannes LindnerH. Lindner
Billy HendryB. Hendry74
M
5
D
81Gerhard HollmerG. Hollmer
Malte KirschnerM. Kirschner75
M
6captain
M
83Linus SchrammL. Schramm
Don BoothD. Booth77
M
7
M
85Pascal BirkwaldP. Birkwald
Ralph WilcoxR. Wilcox75
M
8
M
78Anton KaiserA. Kaiser
Frederico HerreroF. Herrero68
A
9
A
88Stefan BreitnerS. Breitner
Luis CarcedoL. Carcedo74
A
10
A
72Sven BusseS. Busse
Ivan HernandezI. Hernandez71
A
11
A
74Arno GelbA. Gelb
 
Dominic CampbellD. Campbell67
A
12
D
71Hannes KohlerH. Kohler
Victor BravoV. Bravo67
M
13
M
77Simon WitteS. Witte
Claudio MarinC. Marin68
A
14
A
70Simon BierhoffS. Bierhoff

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.


0.00
FC Nürnberg start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.32
Hannes Lindner hits a low pass to Pascal Birkwald. With a delightful solo run, Pascal Birkwald stretches the opposition's defence. Pascal Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Royce who gathers it comfortably.
3.14
Lorenzo Sala barges into Hannes Lindner. The referee brings Lorenzo Sala to one side and gives him a warning! Hannes Lindner stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.27
Linus Schramm hits a low pass to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Chris Royce has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.07
Ga‘l Bossis makes a probing pass to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Don Booth. Don Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Masur.
9.44
Pascal Birkwald makes an attacking run forward. Pascal Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Royce who gathers it comfortably.
14.20
Pascal Birkwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Chris Royce had no chance!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
18.11
Hannes Lindner hits a low pass to Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.36
Lorenzo Sala makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry plays the ball forward to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Vincenzo Haller easily punches it away to safety.
21.01
Linus Schramm barges into Julian Galadames. The referee calls over Linus Schramm and warns him to calm down! Julian Galadames runs off the knock.
33.22
Don Booth sees Luis Carcedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Carcedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
38.36
Rainer Masur makes a beautiful solo run. Rainer Masur flicks a high pass forward. Arno Gelb collects the pass. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner directs the ball goalwards with his head. Chris Royce didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.50
Billy Hendry hits a low pass to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.07
Lorenzo Sala passes the ball forward to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo skips past Anton Kaiser! Luis Carcedo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
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 Nürnberg 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 kick off the second half!
47.22
Ga‘l Bossis chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry takes it forward alone. Billy Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Vincenzo Haller didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
49.22
Anton Kaiser flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Birkwald who brings the ball under control. Pascal Birkwald shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
53.11
Hannes Lindner comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Herrero. The referee warns Hannes Lindner to calm down! Frederico Herrero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.44
Malte Kirschner threads the ball through to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
55.13
Lorenzo Sala knocks the ball to his team mate, Ga‘l Bossis. Ga‘l Bossis makes a simple pass to Don Booth. Don Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.43
Gerhard Hollmer flicks a high ball forward to Anton Kaiser who takes it down. Anton Kaiser chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.03
FC Nürnberg have made 2 substitutions with Hannes Kohler replacing Hannes Lindner and Simon Witte replacing Anton Kaiser .
61.08
Maximilian Niedermayr flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Birkwald collects the pass. Pascal Birkwald shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
66.47
With wonderful vision, Malte Kirschner plays the ball forward to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Vincenzo Haller.
72.18
Pascal Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Chris Royce. What a save!
73.46
Billy Hendry clumsily knocks into Simon Witte. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Witte runs off the knock.
77.57
BV Borussia Dortmund have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Campbell replacing Frederico Herrero and Claudio Marin replacing Ivan Hernandez .
79.57
Don Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Vincenzo Haller manages to gather it comfortably.
81.57
Pascal Birkwald kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm shoots from long range but is denied by Chris Royce. Excellent save.
83.27
Malte Kirschner darts forward. Malte Kirschner tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.30
Gerhard Hollmer sees Linus Schramm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Schramm flicks a high pass forward. Arno Gelb controls it well on his chest. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.27
Ga‘l Bossis knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Booth. Don Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Lorenzo Sala clumsily knocks into Arno Gelb. The referee calls over Lorenzo Sala and shows him a yellow card! Arno Gelb runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

BV Borussia Dortmund

FC Nürnberg
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
26.1%
44.6%
29.3%

Scorers
Luis Carcedo 39
Stefan Breitner 4
Sven Busse 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luis Carcedo of BV Borussia Dortmund

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

1.Vincenzo Haller (GK)
9
2.Maximilian Niedermayr (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Masur (DEF)
7
4.Hannes Lindner (DEF)
6
5.Gerhard Hollmer (DEF)
6
6.Linus Schramm (MID)
6
7.Pascal Birkwald (MID)
8
8.Anton Kaiser (MID)
6
9.Stefan Breitner (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sven Busse (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Arno Gelb (ATT)
7
 
12.Hannes Kohler (DEF)
6
13.Simon Witte (MID)
6
14.Simon Bierhoff (ATT)
0