Match Report


BV Borussia DortmundBV Borussia Dortmund     FC Energie CottbusFC Energie Cottbus
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Torsten KistnerT. Kistner62
G
1captain
G
70Nils PolheimN. Polheim
Stefan TurekS. Turek78
D
2
D
73Ashley DaviesA. Davies
Roberto SussiR. Sussi67
D
3
D
69Markus BrücknerM. Brückner
Marc JosephM. Joseph65
D
4
D
67Pascal KühnP. Kühn
Hannes TöpferH. Töpfer57
D
5
D
60Thomas WendelT. Wendel
Mervin KoncheskyM. Konchesky67
M
6
M
71Julian BuchwaldJ. Buchwald
Fernando AlonsoF. Alonso61
M
7
M
69Del KerrD. Kerr
Ricardo MedinaR. Medina60
M
captain8
A
71Jose ValenteJ. Valente
Pier G. BuffonP. Buffon74
A
9
A
68Malte BehrensM. Behrens
Miguel KikoM. Kiko73
A
10
A
62Guilherme AndradeG. Andrade
Guerino PonzoG. Ponzo67
A
11
A
59Paul KneisslP. Kneissl
 
Matthias MatthäusM. Matthäus65
A
12
G
67John BosJ. Bos
Gerhard MorlockG. Morlock61
A
13
M
66Sol BarmbyS. Barmby
Nils BaslerN. Basler60
A
14
M
64Tomasz ValéryT. Valéry

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 19,226 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Palumbo.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Energie Cottbus kicking off!
2.38
Fernando Alonso catches Del Kerr on the ankles. Fernando Alonso is given a warning by the referee! Del Kerr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.43
Markus Brückner threads a neat ball through to Del Kerr. Del Kerr makes a simple pass to Jose Valente. Jose Valente shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Torsten Kistner manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.00
Mervin Konchesky sees space and advances. Mervin Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Pier G. Buffon. Pier G. Buffon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Nils Polheim had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
20.18
Markus Brückner makes a strong solo run forward. Markus Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Malte Behrens easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malte Behrens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Kistner who gathers it comfortably.
22.20
Showing intelligent composure, Marc Joseph picks a pass forward to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso threads the ball through to Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.32
Mervin Konchesky comes in with a late challenge on Julian Buchwald. Mervin Konchesky is warned by the referee! Julian Buchwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.27
Hannes Töpfer barges into Jose Valente. The referee calls over Hannes Töpfer and warns him to calm down! Jose Valente runs off the knock.
36.41
Showing fabulous composure, Ricardo Medina plays the ball forward to Pier G. Buffon. Pier G. Buffon threads the ball through into the box. Miguel Kiko side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.20
Roberto Sussi flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Konchesky controls it well on his chest. Mervin Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Kühn.
42.29
Fernando Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Roberto Sussi runs forward with the ball. Roberto Sussi threads the ball through to Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Nils Polheim!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund have changed their lineup with Gerhard Morlock replacing Fernando Alonso. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund get the second half underway!
47.32
Hannes Töpfer clumsily knocks into Jose Valente. Hannes Töpfer is given another warning by the referee! Jose Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.45
Without breaking stride, Del Kerr plays the ball forward to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
53.01
Del Kerr advances with the ball. Del Kerr shoots from long range but is denied by Torsten Kistner. Excellent save.
54.35
Julian Buchwald chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Torsten Kistner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.47
Del Kerr barges into Ricardo Medina. Del Kerr is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Medina stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.33
BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Nils Basler replacing Pier G. Buffon .
65.21
Julian Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.33
Del Kerr knocks the ball forward to Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl cuts inside the box! Paul Kneissl shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.40
Julian Buchwald barges into Ricardo Medina. The referee calls over Julian Buchwald and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.08
With imagination, Del Kerr laces a weighted ball forward to Jose Valente. Jose Valente whips in a cross ball towards Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Torsten Kistner!
78.43
Del Kerr flicks a high pass forward to Paul Kneissl who brings the ball under control. Paul Kneissl shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

BV Borussia Dortmund

FC Energie Cottbus
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
31.7%
45%
23.3%

Scorers
Pier G. Buffon 15
Miguel Kiko 36
Malte Behrens 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pier G. Buffon of BV Borussia Dortmund

Match Ratings
1.Torsten Kistner (GK)
7
2.Stefan Turek (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Sussi (DEF)
7
4.Marc Joseph (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Töpfer (DEF)
5
6.Mervin Konchesky (MID)
7
7.Fernando Alonso (MID)
6
8.Ricardo Medina (MID)
6
9.Pier G. Buffon (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Miguel Kiko (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Guerino Ponzo (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthias Matthäus (ATT)
0
13.Gerhard Morlock (ATT)
6
14.Nils Basler (ATT)
6

1.Nils Polheim (GK)
6
2.Ashley Davies (DEF)
6
3.Markus Brückner (DEF)
7
4.Pascal Kühn (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Wendel (DEF)
6
6.Julian Buchwald (MID)
6
7.Del Kerr (MID)yellow card
7
8.Jose Valente (ATT)
6
9.Malte Behrens (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Guilherme Andrade (ATT)
6
11.Paul Kneissl (ATT)
7
 
12.John Bos (GK)
0
13.Sol Barmby (MID)
0
14.Tomasz Valéry (MID)
0