Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 18,175 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with BV Borussia Dortmund kicking off!
8.16
0-0Albert Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchel Corstanje. Mitchel Corstanje knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.05
1-0Roberto Vicente knocks the ball forward to Harvey Langerak. Harvey Langerak lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Schenning. Jan Vennegoor Schenning flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.45
1-0Albrecht Höfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Lindner. Jakob Lindner passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Schenning. Jan Vennegoor Schenning plays a perfect one-two with Rafael Soler and rushes in on goal... Jan Vennegoor Schenning cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.32
Marcel Wendel decides to run forward with the ball. Marcel Wendel goes all the way! Marcel Wendel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.48
Albrecht Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Lindner. Jakob Lindner knocks the ball forward to Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.46
2-0Albrecht Höfer threads the ball through to Marcel Wendel. Marcel Wendel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Schenning. Jan Vennegoor Schenning sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Uwe Beckmann!
33.19
Albert Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Jahn. Marc Jahn lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Corstanje. Mitchel Corstanje powers a header at goal but somehow Ed Zegers manages to keep it out.
38.34
Albert Marquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Corstanje. Mitchel Corstanje knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.20
Uwe Dittmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Jahn. Marc Jahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.07
Alexander Brückner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Vicente. Roberto Vicente knocks the ball forward to Harvey Langerak. Harvey Langerak shoots from outside the area but Uwe Beckmann is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Karlsruher SC kick off and get the second half underway!
49.17
Kevin Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Lindner. Jakob Lindner surges forward with the ball. Jakob Lindner plays a perfect one-two with Jan Vennegoor Schenning and rushes in on goal... Jakob Lindner rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.42
Marcel Wendel knocks the ball forward to Harvey Langerak. Harvey Langerak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.40
Gerhard Kistner passes the ball forward to Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler shoots from 25 yards but somehow Uwe Beckmann manages to keep it out.
57.54
Luis Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Jahn. Marc Jahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Sachs.
60.55
2-0Malte Vogel knocks the ball forward to Albert Marquez. Albert Marquez chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Corstanje. Mitchel Corstanje threads the ball through to Marc Jahn but he's offside!
67.58
Thierry Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, Hubert Valenconi. Hubert Valenconi knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Corstanje. Mitchel Corstanje knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Brückner.
69.28
2-0Karlsruher SC are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate BV Borussia Dortmund's defence.
72.29
Gerhard Kistner knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler plays a perfect one-two with Jan Vennegoor Schenning and rushes in on goal... Rafael Soler takes a shot at goal but somehow Uwe Beckmann manages to keep it out.
73.53
Roberto Vicente makes a simple pass to Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Langerak. Harvey Langerak connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.13
Hubert Valenconi knocks the ball forward to Marc Jahn. Marc Jahn knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Corstanje. Mitchel Corstanje heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
77.14
Gerhard Kistner makes a probing pass to Jan Vennegoor Schenning. Jan Vennegoor Schenning shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Uwe Beckmann easily smothers it!
83.58
Luis Viana knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Corstanje. Mitchel Corstanje shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ed Zegers manages to keep it out.
85.37
Kevin Sachs knocks the ball forward to Marcel Wendel. Marcel Wendel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Schenning. Jan Vennegoor Schenning shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
87.01
Roberto Vicente threads the ball through to Harvey Langerak. Harvey Langerak controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Uwe Beckmann is on top of it.
89.39
Gerhard Kistner threads the ball through to Harvey Langerak. Harvey Langerak tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%
Scorers