Match Report


BV Borussia DortmundBV Borussia Dortmund     Waldhof MannheimWaldhof Mannheim
Computer Player Computer Player Andrew Slee Andrew Slee
Torsten KistnerT. Kistner62
G
1
G
49Armin OuindiA. Ouindi
Stefan TurekS. Turek78
D
2captain
D
60Julian OswaldJ. Oswald
Roberto SussiR. Sussi67
D
3
D
58Steffen SchachtS. Schacht
Marc JosephM. Joseph65
D
4
D
54Eric BischoffE. Bischoff
Hannes TöpferH. Töpfer57
D
5
D
57Nico WalterN. Walter
Mervin KoncheskyM. Konchesky67
M
6
M
55Marc HelmerM. Helmer
Fernando AlonsoF. Alonso61
M
7
M
57Torsten MorlockT. Morlock
Ricardo MedinaR. Medina60
M
captain8
M
59Lars MeidtL. Meidt
Pier G. BuffonP. Buffon74
A
9
A
58David StiepermannD. Stiepermann
Miguel KikoM. Kiko73
A
10
A
69Gennaro RinaldiG. Rinaldi
Guerino PonzoG. Ponzo67
A
11
A
57Lars DittmannL. Dittmann
 
Matthias MatthäusM. Matthäus65
A
12
A
50Simon LittbarskiS. Littbarski
Gerhard MorlockG. Morlock61
A
13
M
51Sebastian MüllerS. Müller
Nils BaslerN. Basler60
A
14
A
65Steffen CziommerS. Cziommer

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to Waldhof Mannheim. A crowd of 18,743 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both BV Borussia Dortmund and Waldhof Mannheim are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Helmer.


0.00
Waldhof Mannheim kick off and get the first half underway!
6.24
Steffen Schacht passes the ball forward to Marc Helmer. Marc Helmer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marc Helmer shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
9.30
Torsten Morlock flicks a high pass forward. Lars Dittmann collects the pass. Lars Dittmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Kistner who gathers it comfortably.
16.56
Lars Meidt sees a break and surges forward. Lars Meidt finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Torsten Kistner manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.26
Marc Helmer sees Lars Dittmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Dittmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.45
Roberto Sussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Armin Ouindi had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
32.55
With great vision, Fernando Alonso plays the ball forward to Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Buffon. Pier G. Buffon beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.18
Steffen Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Lars Meidt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, David Stiepermann. David Stiepermann shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Torsten Kistner smothers it!
38.03
Marc Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Rinaldi. Gennaro Rinaldi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Joseph.
42.04
Lars Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Rinaldi collects the pass. Gennaro Rinaldi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund have changed their lineup with Gerhard Morlock replacing Fernando Alonso. Waldhof Mannheim 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!
47.07
Hannes Töpfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Konchesky. Mervin Konchesky brings the ball forward. Mervin Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
49.33
Stefan Turek barges into David Stiepermann. Stefan Turek is shown the yellow card! David Stiepermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.29
Mervin Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Bischoff.
59.37
Ricardo Medina hacks Marc Helmer from behind! Ricardo Medina is warned by the referee! Marc Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.46
BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Nils Basler replacing Pier G. Buffon .Waldhof Mannheim have made 2 substitutions with Simon Littbarski replacing David Stiepermann and Steffen Cziommer replacing Gennaro Rinaldi .
61.48
Ricardo Medina flicks a high pass forward. Nils Basler collects the pass. Nils Basler advances inside the box! Nils Basler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
63.59
Lars Meidt flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Cziommer who takes it down. Steffen Cziommer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.08
Nils Basler comes in with a late challenge on Eric Bischoff. Nils Basler is warned by the referee! Eric Bischoff gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.51
Lars Meidt barges into Mervin Konchesky. Lars Meidt is given a warning by the referee! Mervin Konchesky stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.26
Eric Bischoff flicks a high pass forward. Lars Meidt collects the pass. Lars Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Littbarski. Simon Littbarski plays a one-two with Steffen Cziommer and rushes in on goal... Simon Littbarski muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.31
Torsten Morlock kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Dittmann. Lars Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Simon Littbarski. Simon Littbarski connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
77.32
Waldhof Mannheim are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
78.24
Mervin Konchesky laces a through ball forward to Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.38
Marc Joseph barges into Lars Dittmann. Marc Joseph is shown the yellow card! Lars Dittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.32
Gerhard Morlock flicks a high pass forward to Nils Basler who brings the ball under control. Nils Basler knocks in a cross ball towards Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.05
Lars Meidt sees space and advances. Lars Meidt shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
85.26
Marc Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Cziommer. Steffen Cziommer tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
89.20
Gerhard Morlock threads a neat ball through to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Basler. Nils Basler connects with a diving header. Solid save from Armin Ouindi.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

BV Borussia Dortmund

Waldhof Mannheim
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
28.4%
54.1%
17.6%

Scorers
Miguel Kiko 26
Pier G. Buffon 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Kiko of BV Borussia Dortmund

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

1.Armin Ouindi (GK)
7
2.Julian Oswald (DEF)
6
3.Steffen Schacht (DEF)
6
4.Eric Bischoff (DEF)
6
5.Nico Walter (DEF)
6
6.Marc Helmer (MID)
7
7.Torsten Morlock (MID)
6
8.Lars Meidt (MID)
8
9.David Stiepermann (ATT)
6
10.Gennaro Rinaldi (ATT)
6
11.Lars Dittmann (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Littbarski (ATT)
6
13.Sebastian Müller (MID)
0
14.Steffen Cziommer (ATT)
6