Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 16,438 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen kick off!
8.18
0-0Hannes Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Banchelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wladimiro Banchelli knocks the ball forward to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.41
Julian Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Howey. Isaiah Howey chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller plays a scrappy one-two with Philipp Berg and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Nicolas Müller provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
12.07
0-0Mervin Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Scheffler.
16.07
Ricardo Medina passes the ball forward to Pier G. Buffon. Pier G. Buffon lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.38
0-0Isaiah Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg shoots from distance but somehow Torsten Kistner manages to keep it out.
21.41
With vision, Wladimiro Banchelli laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.21
Ricardo Medina knocks the ball forward to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
27.26
0-1Mervin Konchesky advances with the ball. Mervin Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Pier G. Buffon. Pier G. Buffon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.06
Wladimiro Banchelli hits a low pass to Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Lange. Nico Lange flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.44
Julian Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Howey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Isaiah Howey flicks a high pass forward. Nico Lange holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Lange knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Sussi.
39.49
Without breaking stride, Julian Scheffler plays the ball forward to Isaiah Howey. Isaiah Howey flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Müller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Müller finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.41
Hannes Töpfer knocks the ball forward to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Buffon. Pier G. Buffon beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund have changed their lineup with Gerhard Morlock replacing Fernando Alonso. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
47.49
0-1Wladimiro Banchelli catches Ricardo Medina on the ankles. Wladimiro Banchelli is given a warning by the referee! Ricardo Medina runs off the knock.
49.12
Isaiah Howey advances with the ball. Isaiah Howey whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Nicolas Müller scores for SV Werder Bremen!! That brings them level!
53.55
Hannes Wieczorek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wladimiro Banchelli. Wladimiro Banchelli advances with the ball. Wladimiro Banchelli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
55.38
Isaiah Howey flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Müller who takes it down. Nicolas Müller whips in a cross ball towards Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
60.23
1-1BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Nils Basler replacing Pier G. Buffon .
63.29
1-1Oliver Kauder comes in with a late challenge on Guerino Ponzo. The referee calls over Oliver Kauder and shows him a yellow card! Guerino Ponzo stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.32
Isaiah Howey flicks a high pass forward. Neil Naysmith collects the pass. Neil Naysmith runs straight at the defence! Neil Naysmith takes a shot at goal. Neil Naysmith scores for SV Werder Bremen!!
71.15
Wladimiro Banchelli makes a probing pass to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Kistner who gathers it comfortably.
77.10
Isaiah Howey barges into Mervin Konchesky. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mervin Konchesky hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.10
2-1SV Werder Bremen are in full control of this game.
78.26
Mervin Konchesky advances with the ball. Mervin Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Mervin Konchesky plays the ball forward to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.35
Ricardo Medina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nils Basler. Nils Basler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
27.7%
44.6%
27.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Naysmith of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Gough (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paolo Pagani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hannes Wieczorek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Scheffler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oliver Kauder (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Wladimiro Banchelli (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Howey (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Nicolas Müller (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Philipp Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Lange (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Naysmith (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Sebastian Turek (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pablo Alonso (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Bould (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Torsten Kistner (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stefan Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Sussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Joseph (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hannes Töpfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mervin Konchesky (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Fernando Alonso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ricardo Medina (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pier G. Buffon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Miguel Kiko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guerino Ponzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matthias Matthäus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Morlock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nils Basler (ATT) | 6 | |