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 Kaiserslautern. 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 Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
0.00
The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
6.38
Lorenzo Sala makes a probing pass to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Matt McStay manages to gather it.
12.10
Lorenzo Sala threads a neat ball through to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez passes the ball forward to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.49
Ralph Wilcox makes a probing pass to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry cuts inside the box! Billy Hendry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.02
Lorenzo Sala chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.07
Ivan Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Don Booth. Don Booth shoots from distance but somehow Matt McStay manages to keep it out.
22.08
Don Booth threads a neat ball through to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
33.53
Simon Geis takes it forward alone. Simon Geis shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
38.53
Victor Bravo threads a neat ball through to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.13
Kevin Francke lofts the ball long. Mauricio Marquitos finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
51.41
Mauricio Marquitos takes a long throw-in. Simon Geis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Geis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.37
Billy Hendry takes it forward alone. Billy Hendry shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
60.16
Gabriel Cabrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Bravo. Victor Bravo decides to run forward with the ball. Victor Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
66.57
Arturo Navarro threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
67.57
Ga‘l Bossis flicks a high pass forward. Don Booth controls it well on his chest. Don Booth threads the ball through to Luis Carcedo but he's offside!
69.59
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Perez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Perez plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Gento and advances towards the goal... Arturo Perez shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.56
Ga‘l Bossis knocks the ball forward to Victor Bravo. Victor Bravo brings the ball forward. Victor Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Kevin Francke!
77.11
BV Borussia Dortmund have made 3 substitutions with Jean-Claude Bourdeau replacing Lorenzo Sala, Julian Galadames replacing Ga‘l Bossis and Dominic Campbell replacing Frederico Herrero .
78.12
Mauricio Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento flicks the ball with his head. Chris Royce gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
79.48
Billy Hendry takes it forward alone. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
83.02
Gabriel Cabrera passes the ball forward to Victor Bravo. Victor Bravo plays the ball forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Victor Bravo. Victor Bravo connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.31
Julian Galadames chips the ball to his team mate, Don Booth. Don Booth passes the ball forward to Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox makes a great pass forward. Ivan Hernandez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.03
Jean-Claude Bourdeau threads the ball through to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Dominic Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Showing composure, Simon Geis plays the ball forward to Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Chris Royce. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
23%
43.2%
33.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Marquitos of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Chris Royce (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Lorenzo Sala (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ga‘l Bossis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Cabrera (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Victor Bravo (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Don Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ralph Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frederico Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jean-Claude Bourdeau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Julian Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wilfred Bomers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Simon Geis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Roberto Caminero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Manuel Tatti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arturo Perez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jody Benjamin (MID) | 0 | |











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