Match Report


BV Borussia DortmundBV Borussia Dortmund     Rot-Weiss AhlenRot-Weiss Ahlen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anton BeckenbauerA. Beckenbauer66
G
1
G
62Fabio SartorF. Sartor
Stefan TurekS. Turek78
D
2
D
71Nenad UrsuleN. Ursule
Roberto SussiR. Sussi67
D
3
D
62Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Marc JosephM. Joseph65
D
4
D
59Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
Hannes TöpferH. Töpfer57
D
5
D
55Tommy RoyceT. Royce
Mervin KoncheskyM. Konchesky67
M
6
M
69Scott McStayS. McStay
Ricardo MedinaR. Medina61
M
7
M
68Armin MeidtA. Meidt
Gerhard BeckmannG. Beckmann52
M
captain8
M
67Cristiano RibeiroC. Ribeiro
Pier G. BuffonP. Buffon74
A
9
A
65Tobias BartschT. Bartsch
Miguel KikoM. Kiko74
A
10captain
A
56Rainer RitzingerR. Ritzinger
Guerino PonzoG. Ponzo68
A
11
A
55Martin WestwoodM. Westwood
 
Matthias MatthäusM. Matthäus65
A
12
M
67Nico HerzogN. Herzog
Torsten KistnerT. Kistner63
G
13
M
63Christian WinklerC. Winkler
Gerhard MorlockG. Morlock61
A
14
M
55Oliver NetzerO. Netzer

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Ziege.


0.00
BV Borussia Dortmund kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
Marc Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Konchesky. Mervin Konchesky sees space and advances. Mervin Konchesky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
3.58
Gerhard Beckmann sees Pier G. Buffon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pier G. Buffon advances inside the box! Pier G. Buffon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Fabio Sartor manages to gather it.
4.25
Scott McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
10.11
Cristiano Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Töpfer.
12.08
Craig Sullivan threads the ball through to Scott McStay. Scott McStay makes an attacking run forward. Scott McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Anton Beckenbauer manages to keep it out.
15.49
With some swift thinking, Mervin Konchesky plays the ball forward to Pier G. Buffon. Pier G. Buffon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Sullivan.
20.44
Armin Meidt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Armin Meidt cuts inside the box! Armin Meidt takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Anton Beckenbauer manages to gather it comfortably.
22.50
Cristiano Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Martin Westwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Westwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.47
Armin Meidt catches Roberto Sussi on the ankles. Armin Meidt is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Sussi runs off the knock.
28.22
With great vision, Armin Meidt plays the ball forward to Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.53
Cristiano Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Konchesky. The referee calls over Cristiano Ribeiro and warns him to calm down! Mervin Konchesky runs off the knock.
34.52
Marc Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina laces a through ball forward to Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
38.22
Scott McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood makes a deft header. Anton Beckenbauer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.02
Stefan Turek makes a probing pass to Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Kiko collects the pass. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guerino Ponzo!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund have changed their lineup with Torsten Kistner replacing Ricardo Medina. Rot-Weiss Ahlen 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 Rot-Weiss Ahlen get the second half underway!
49.11
Scott McStay flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Ritzinger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Ritzinger knocks the ball forward, putting Martin Westwood through on goal. Martin Westwood muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
57.31
Kevin Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Ribeiro. Cristiano Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.01
BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Gerhard Morlock replacing Pier G. Buffon .Rot-Weiss Ahlen have made a substitution with Oliver Netzer replacing Scott McStay .
61.07
Armin Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.05
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are dictating the run of play here today.
69.36
Roberto Sussi flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Beckmann controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Beckmann hits a low pass to Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.13
Torsten Kistner threads a neat ball through to Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo knocks the ball forward, putting Gerhard Morlock through on goal. Gerhard Morlock shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
77.02
Oliver Netzer flicks a high pass forward. Martin Westwood controls it well on his chest. Martin Westwood controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rainer Ritzinger through on goal. Rainer Ritzinger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
81.02
Cristiano Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger tries a spectacular long range effort. Anton Beckenbauer gets down and covers it.
84.24
Kevin Dalglish hits a low pass to Armin Meidt. Armin Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Torsten Kistner makes a simple pass to Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fabio Sartor with no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

BV Borussia Dortmund

Rot-Weiss Ahlen
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
33.8%
43.2%
23%

Scorers
Guerino Ponzo 42, 90
Martin Westwood 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guerino Ponzo of BV Borussia Dortmund

Match Ratings
1.Anton Beckenbauer (GK)
8
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)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Matthias Matthäus (ATT)
0
13.Torsten Kistner (GK)
7
14.Gerhard Morlock (ATT)
6

1.Fabio Sartor (GK)
7
2.Nenad Ursule (DEF)
6
3.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Dalglish (DEF)
7
5.Tommy Royce (DEF)
6
6.Scott McStay (MID)
7
7.Armin Meidt (MID)
7
8.Cristiano Ribeiro (MID)
6
9.Tobias Bartsch (ATT)
6
10.Rainer Ritzinger (ATT)
7
11.Martin Westwood (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nico Herzog (MID)
0
13.Christian Winkler (MID)
0
14.Oliver Netzer (MID)
6