Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 20,243 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both BV Borussia Dortmund and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Bierhoff.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both BV Borussia Dortmund and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Bierhoff.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen get the match underway!
6.58
0-0Oleg Bastin threads a neat ball through to Nico Lange. Nico Lange shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.23
Gerhard Beckmann makes an attacking run forward. Gerhard Beckmann knocks in a cross ball towards Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
14.16
0-1Oleg Bastin threads a neat ball through to Nico Lange. Nico Lange lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.57
0-1Paolo Pagani flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Bastin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Bastin flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
26.26
Julian Scheffler knocks the ball forward to Oleg Bastin. Oleg Bastin hits a low pass to Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Philipp Berg!
30.53
Wladimiro Banchelli threads the ball through to Nico Lange. Nico Lange whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Anton Beckenbauer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.18
Stefan Turek chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina flicks a high pass forward. Guerino Ponzo collects the pass. Guerino Ponzo lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Francisco Martínez. What a great pair of hands!
34.49
Wladimiro Banchelli flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Müller collects the pass. Nicolas Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Lange. Nico Lange jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
38.54
0-3Paolo Pagani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Howey. Isaiah Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Lange. Nico Lange knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Joseph.
39.49
Oleg Bastin knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Lange. Nico Lange makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.45
Julian Scheffler knocks the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Banchelli. Wladimiro Banchelli passes the ball forward to Nico Lange. Nico Lange finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
42.03
Marcello Falcone flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Howey. 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 cross ball towards Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Julian Scheffler passes the ball forward to Oleg Bastin. Oleg Bastin sees Nico Lange in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Lange knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund have changed their lineup with Torsten Kistner replacing Ricardo Medina. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
47.43
Isaiah Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Turek.
48.52
Wladimiro Banchelli chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Lange. Nico Lange knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Beckenbauer who gathers it comfortably.
49.10
Marcello Falcone kicks a strong pass forward to Wladimiro Banchelli. Wladimiro Banchelli flicks a high ball forward to Nico Lange who gracefully takes it down. Nico Lange lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.18
Wladimiro Banchelli flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Müller who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Müller finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
57.01
Marc Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Beckmann. Gerhard Beckmann sees Guerino Ponzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guerino Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.24
0-4Oleg Bastin sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Lange. Nico Lange rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Hannes Töpfer.
60.44
0-4Corner kick to SV Werder Bremen. Isaiah Howey chips it out wide. Oleg Bastin tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
60.44
0-4BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Gerhard Morlock replacing Pier G. Buffon .
61.35
Wladimiro Banchelli flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Berg controls it well on his chest. Philipp Berg tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.45
Gerhard Beckmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Morlock. Gerhard Morlock whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
67.55
Gerhard Beckmann hits a low pass to Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.18
Oleg Bastin knocks the ball forward to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Sussi.
72.38
Gerhard Beckmann threads the ball through to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Morlock. Gerhard Morlock jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.46
Mervin Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo makes a looping header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Paolo Pagani. That should have been a goal!
78.09
Roberto Sussi hits a low pass to Mervin Konchesky. Mervin Konchesky makes a simple pass to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.25
Wladimiro Banchelli laces a through ball forward to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Beckenbauer who gathers it comfortably.
83.34
0-4Nicolas Müller comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Turek. Nicolas Müller is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Turek runs off the knock.
87.21
Torsten Kistner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Torsten Kistner shoots from outside the area but somehow Francisco Martínez manages to keep it out.
90.00
Wladimiro Banchelli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wladimiro Banchelli plays a one-two with Nico Lange and rushes in on goal... Wladimiro Banchelli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
33.7%
43%
23.3%
Scorers
| Nicolas Müller 14, 31 Philipp Berg 26, 42 Wladimiro Banchelli 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Müller of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anton Beckenbauer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefan Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Sussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Joseph (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hannes Töpfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mervin Konchesky (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Medina (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Beckmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pier G. Buffon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Kiko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guerino Ponzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matthias Matthäus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Kistner (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gerhard Morlock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Francisco Martínez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcello Falcone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Pagani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Scheffler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hoalid Sahnoun (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oleg Bastin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wladimiro Banchelli (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Isaiah Howey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Müller (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Nico Lange (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Philipp Berg (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pablo Alonso (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Turek (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Bould (GK) | 0 | |