Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play RB Leipzig in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RB Leipzig kicking off!
2.41
0-0Jakob Lindner makes a beautiful solo run. Jakob Lindner chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Langerak. Harvey Langerak tries a spectacular strike. Marc-Vivien Silva easily smothers it.
6.01
0-1Markus Dittmann knocks the ball forward to Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Ed Zegers had no chance!! Goal for RB Leipzig!
10.43
0-1Colin Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Albrecht Höfer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albrecht Höfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.02
0-1Roberto Vicente knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Langerak. Harvey Langerak whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Schenning. Jan Vennegoor Schenning heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.38
Yohan Lachuer knocks the ball forward to Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer powers a header at goal but Ed Zegers is on top of it.
24.28
David Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Busse. Jonas Busse makes a simple pass to Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.52
Yohan Lachuer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.51
0-1Paul Köpke hacks Rafael Soler from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Soler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.31
0-1Jakob Lindner knocks the ball forward to Harvey Langerak. Harvey Langerak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.45
Yohan Lachuer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.33
Jonas Busse kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard heads the ball goalwards but somehow Ed Zegers manages to keep it out.
40.10
Kevin Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Jahn. Stefan Jahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler plays a perfect one-two with Harvey Langerak and rushes in on goal... Rafael Soler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Soler!
44.17
Alexander Brückner knocks the ball forward to Jakob Lindner. Jakob Lindner knocks the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Schenning. Jan Vennegoor Schenning goes all the way! Jan Vennegoor Schenning makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with BV Borussia Dortmund kicking off!
49.56
Jakob Lindner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Langerak. Harvey Langerak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc-Vivien Silva who gathers it comfortably.
51.34
1-1Callum McGrory clumsily knocks into Stefan Jahn. Callum McGrory is warned by the referee! Stefan Jahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.23
Markus Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yohan Lachuer. Yohan Lachuer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
63.32
Callum McGrory clumsily knocks into Roberto Vicente. The referee calls over Callum McGrory again and warns him to calm down! Roberto Vicente stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.52
Roberto Vicente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler plays a perfect one-two with Jan Vennegoor Schenning and rushes in on goal... Rafael Soler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
66.00
Cristiano Biliotti threads the ball through to Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory threads the ball through to Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.27
Roberto Vicente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler goes all the way! Rafael Soler takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Marc-Vivien Silva had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
72.23
Markus Dittmann comes in with a late challenge on Jan Vennegoor Schenning. The referee calls over Markus Dittmann and shows him a yellow card! Jan Vennegoor Schenning hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.20
David Veloso takes it forward alone. David Veloso makes a probing pass to Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.38
Yohan Lachuer knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
78.20
Jakob Lindner comes in with a late challenge on Jonas Busse. Jakob Lindner is warned by the referee! Jonas Busse runs off the knock.
85.11
Gerhard Kistner threads the ball through to Jan Vennegoor Schenning. Jan Vennegoor Schenning whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marc-Vivien Silva easily smothers it.
90.00
Yohan Lachuer barges into Jakob Lindner. Yohan Lachuer is warned by the referee! Jakob Lindner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
25%
47.4%
27.6%
Scorers
| Rafael Soler 40, 67 | Gregory Brouard 6 Christian Töpfer 73 |