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There are a few clouds overhead here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 19,519 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg 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 Torsten Eilts.


0.00
FC Nürnberg get the match underway!
2.33
Maximilian Niedermayr takes it forward alone. Maximilian Niedermayr flicks a high pass forward. Arno Gelb holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Gelb plays a quick one-two with Simon Witte and rushes in on goal... Arno Gelb shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.12
Hannes Lindner makes a simple pass to Anton Müller. Anton Müller flicks a high pass forward. Arno Gelb controls it well on his chest. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.40
Maximilian Niedermayr catches Luis Carcedo on the ankles. The referee calls over Maximilian Niedermayr and warns him to calm down! Luis Carcedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.20
With some swift thinking, Gabriel Cabrera plays the ball forward to Don Booth. Don Booth picks a pass forward to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Haller who gathers it comfortably.
21.32
Anton Kaiser plays the ball forward to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Chris Burgess comfortably picks it out of the air!
27.17
Nils Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse passes the ball forward but Arno Gelb is offside!
28.11
Gerhard Hollmer hoofs the ball up the pitch. Anton Kaiser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Cabrera.
30.26
Simon Witte barges into Victor Bravo. The referee brings Simon Witte to one side and gives him a warning! Victor Bravo runs off the knock.
34.14
Nils Bartsch barges into Ga‘l Bossis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ga‘l Bossis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.36
Victor Bravo takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo cuts inside the box! Luis Carcedo shoots from just inside the box. Vincenzo Haller effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
BV Borussia Dortmund start the second half!
47.39
Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero plays a quick one-two with Luis Carcedo and rushes in on goal... Frederico Herrero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.16
Gabriel Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.56
Gerhard Hollmer flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Lindner who takes it down. Hannes Lindner makes a simple pass to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Booth.
60.18
FC Nürnberg have made 3 substitutions with Rainer Masur replacing Hannes Lindner, Linus Schramm replacing Nils Bartsch and Simon Bierhoff replacing Arno Gelb .
61.22
Don Booth hacks Linus Schramm from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Linus Schramm carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.56
Rainer Masur flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Breitner who takes it down. Stefan Breitner shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Chris Burgess with no chance!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
69.16
Jan Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Vincenzo Haller. What a great pair of hands!
75.54
Victor Bravo comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Masur. Victor Bravo is given a warning by the referee! Rainer Masur hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.37
BV Borussia Dortmund have made 3 substitutions with Jean-Philippe Fiorese replacing Luis Carcedo, Jean-Claude Bourdeau replacing Ga‘l Bossis and Dominic Campbell replacing Frederico Herrero .
78.47
Victor Bravo plays the ball forward to Don Booth. Don Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
79.28
Rainer Masur flicks a high pass forward. Anton Kaiser collects the pass. Anton Kaiser passes the ball forward to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Burgess who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
25.4%
47.6%
27%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Breitner of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Vincenzo Haller (GK)
6
2.Maximilian Niedermayr (DEF)
6
3.Anton Müller (DEF)
6
4.Hannes Lindner (DEF)
6
5.Gerhard Hollmer (DEF)
7
6.Anton Kaiser (MID)
6
7.Nils Bartsch (MID)yellow card
5
8.Simon Witte (MID)
6
9.Stefan Breitner (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Sven Busse (ATT)
6
11.Arno Gelb (ATT)
7
 
12.Rainer Masur (DEF)
7
13.Linus Schramm (MID)
6
14.Simon Bierhoff (ATT)
6

1.Chris Burgess (GK)
6
2.Lorenzo Sala (DEF)
6
3.Ga‘l Bossis (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Cabrera (DEF)
6
5.Billy Hendry (MID)
6
6.Victor Bravo (MID)
6
7.Don Booth (MID)yellow card
5
8.Jan Backes (MID)
6
9.Frederico Herrero (ATT)
6
10.Luis Carcedo (ATT)
6
11.Ivan Hernandez (ATT)
6
 
12.Jean-Philippe Fiorese (ATT)
6
13.Jean-Claude Bourdeau (DEF)
6
14.Dominic Campbell (ATT)
6