Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Red Bull Arena where RB Leipzig play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 17,104 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
RB Leipzig kick off and get the match underway!
2.57
Paul Mason makes a probing pass to Joseph-Desire Song. Joseph-Desire Song chips the ball to his team mate, Mykhaylo Matviyenko. Mykhaylo Matviyenko tries a spectacular strike but Richard Sullivan is on top of it.
6.17
Jan Helmer knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Sanz. Alfredo Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Gert Van Dessel. Gert Van Dessel lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Pascal Brehme is on top of it.
8.21
Riad Hammadou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Molina. Manuel Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer Patterson.
10.51
Tieme Redeker chips the ball to his team mate, Riad Hammadou. Riad Hammadou takes it forward alone. Riad Hammadou goes all the way! Riad Hammadou shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Richard Sullivan is on top of it.
14.01
Sebastian Geis decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastian Geis plays a perfect one-two with Gert Van Dessel and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Geis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.52
Riad Hammadou comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Sanz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Sanz runs off the knock.
24.56
Steffen Nahrstedt flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindemann. Christian Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Manuel Molina. Manuel Molina makes a probing pass to Mykhaylo Matviyenko but he's offside!
26.41
Magnus Nordahl passes the ball forward to Gert Van Dessel. Gert Van Dessel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.29
Jan Helmer comes in with a late challenge on Joseph-Desire Song. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joseph-Desire Song runs off the knock.
32.16
Riad Hammadou knocks the ball forward to Mykhaylo Matviyenko. Mykhaylo Matviyenko shoots from long range. Richard Sullivan easily smothers it.
36.52
Paul Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Song. Joseph-Desire Song finds some space and shoots from distance but Richard Sullivan is on top of it.
38.20
Jurou Nakajima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Riad Hammadou. Riad Hammadou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mykhaylo Matviyenko. Mykhaylo Matviyenko plays a perfect one-two with Manuel Molina and rushes in on goal... Mykhaylo Matviyenko tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Richard Sullivan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.12
Riad Hammadou takes it forward alone. Riad Hammadou shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Riad Hammadou!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with BV Borussia Dortmund kicking off!
57.14
Christian Lindemann kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph-Desire Song. Joseph-Desire Song knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Fromm.
60.01
Riad Hammadou knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Song. Joseph-Desire Song goes all the way! Joseph-Desire Song shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joseph-Desire Song!
65.50
Malte Fromm knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Sanz. Alfredo Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.38
Steffen Nahrstedt passes the ball forward to Christian Lindemann. Christian Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Song. Joseph-Desire Song knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Helmer.
69.11
Jan Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Lange. Sebastian Lange controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gert Van Dessel. Gert Van Dessel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.01
Sebastian Lange knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria goes all the way! Sergio Faria makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pascal Brehme easily smothers it!
73.12
Tieme Redeker makes a beautiful solo run. Tieme Redeker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Song. Joseph-Desire Song shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
75.30
Jurou Nakajima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Riad Hammadou. Riad Hammadou kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Molina. Manuel Molina knocks the ball forward to Mykhaylo Matviyenko but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.34
Paul Mason hacks Sebastian Lange from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Lange hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.34
Steffen Nahrstedt flicks the ball to his team mate, Riad Hammadou. Riad Hammadou makes a simple pass to Mykhaylo Matviyenko. Mykhaylo Matviyenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.31
Christian Lindemann threads the ball through to Mykhaylo Matviyenko. Mykhaylo Matviyenko lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph-Desire Song. Joseph-Desire Song directs the ball goalwards with his head. Richard Sullivan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Jan Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Sanz. Alfredo Sanz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gert Van Dessel. Gert Van Dessel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Nahrstedt.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Riad Hammadou of BV Borussia Dortmund
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.5%
49.5%
Play Area
31.6%
44.2%
24.2%