Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 16,876 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Gabriel Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
4.17
0-0Mauricio Ruiz makes a probing pass to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Chris Royce manages to keep it out.
9.46
1-0Ian Barton hits a low pass to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo makes a probing pass to Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts plays a quick one-two with Mauricio Redondo and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Harry Roberts provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.13
Salvador Traynor threads the ball through to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.45
1-0Billy Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.06
Ian Barton threads a neat ball through to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Chris Royce is on top of it.
26.52
Mauricio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
27.13
Ga‘l Bossis flicks a high ball forward to Don Booth who takes it down. Don Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
28.37
Ian Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo threads a neat ball through to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor makes a convincing header but Chris Royce is on top of it.
30.08
1-0Malte Kirschner barges into Salvador Traynor. The referee calls over Malte Kirschner and shows him a yellow card! Salvador Traynor runs off the knock.
32.00
Don Booth runs straight at the opposition's defence. Don Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
36.13
1-1Ga‘l Bossis hacks Les Oakes from behind! Ga‘l Bossis is warned by the referee! Les Oakes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.16
Oscar Fernandez catches Malte Kirschner on the ankles. Oscar Fernandez is warned by the referee! Malte Kirschner stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.02
Malte Kirschner flicks a high pass forward to Luis Carcedo who brings the ball under control. Luis Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.28
1-2Les Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor directs the ball goalwards with his head. Billy Hendry steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.58
Salvador Traynor threads the ball through to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn shoots from 20 yards but Chris Royce is on top of it.
45.00
Mauricio Redondo catches Frederico Herrero on the ankles. Mauricio Redondo is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Herrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the second half underway!
47.14
Salvador Traynor threads the ball through to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Royce who gathers it comfortably.
55.23
Don Booth flicks a high pass forward. Luis Carcedo controls it well on his chest. Luis Carcedo shoots from distance but Peter van der Meer is on top of it.
57.08
Thomas Kühn makes a probing pass to Les Oakes. Les Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Chris Royce!
59.15
Salvador Traynor flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Redondo who takes it down. Mauricio Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Cabrera.
60.25
Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Harry Roberts controls it well on his chest. Harry Roberts lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.34
Mauricio Redondo hacks Ralph Wilcox from behind! Mauricio Redondo is warned by the referee again! Ralph Wilcox stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.10
Malte Kirschner plays the ball forward to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.27
Salvador Traynor plays the ball forward to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Chris Royce with no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
77.07
2-2BV Borussia Dortmund have made 3 substitutions with Victor Bravo replacing Don Booth, Julian Galadames replacing Ga‘l Bossis and Dominic Campbell replacing Frederico Herrero .
78.16
Julian Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry rushes past Oscar Fernandez! Billy Hendry takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.37
Salvador Traynor flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Hidalgo collects the pass. Romero P. Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn makes a convincing header. Chris Royce manages to gather it effortlessly.
83.24
Julian Galadames decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Galadames threads a neat ball through to Victor Bravo. Victor Bravo tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
89.26
Mauricio Redondo makes a probing pass to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn skips past Lorenzo Sala! Thomas Kühn tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
90.00
2-2Mauricio Ruiz hits a low pass to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts puts a great ball through. Les Oakes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
23.2%
45.1%
31.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Chris Royce of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nunzio Strada (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Harry Roberts (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pedro Viana (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Shaun Redknapp (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Marr (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Chris Royce (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Lorenzo Sala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ga‘l Bossis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Malte Kirschner (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Don Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ralph Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frederico Herrero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Victor Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Julian Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |