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 Hannover 96. A crowd of 19,942 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both BV Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Poschner.


0.00
BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
3.35
Bruno Avalos flicks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Kerhuiel. With a delightful solo run, Ulrich Kerhuiel stretches the opposition's defence. Ulrich Kerhuiel whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Samir Fromm punches it away to safety.
4.39
Matthias Frieser flicks a high ball forward to Richard Gough who takes it down. Richard Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
8.48
Matthias Frieser hacks Chris Ybarra from behind! The referee warns Matthias Frieser to calm down! Chris Ybarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.17
Matthias Frieser sees space and advances. Matthias Frieser surges forward with the ball. Matthias Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
20.28
Lars Knapp catches Bruno Avalos on the ankles. Lars Knapp is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Avalos runs off the knock.
21.36
Johan Jonssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Samir Fromm.
22.05
Johan Jonssen takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Lars Lensing comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
24.06
Victor Verges threads a neat ball through to Eugène Touré. Eugène Touré flicks a high pass forward. Chris Ybarra collects the pass. Chris Ybarra finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.53
Richard Gough changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Knapp. With a superhuman jump, Lars Knapp connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
27.25
Carl Merson breaks forward. Carl Merson threads a neat ball through to Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta plays a one-two with Gabriel Hidalgo and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Jose Zubizarreta provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
30.45
Carl Merson threads the ball through to Ulrich Kerhuiel. Ulrich Kerhuiel threads the ball through to Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
32.11
BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Callum Ferguson replacing Johan Jonssen .
36.44
Victor Verges decides to run forward with the ball. Victor Verges makes a probing pass to Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.45
Ciro Di Salvatore chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Samir Fromm manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund have changed their lineup with Robert Jacobs replacing Chris Ybarra. Hannover 96 have changed their lineup with Aniello Mazzoli replacing Hans Van Der Pennen. The Hannover 96 players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hannover 96 get the second half underway!
49.45
Bruno Avalos makes a beautiful solo run. Bruno Avalos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo makes a deft header. Lars Lensing steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
53.14
Carl Merson knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugène Touré. Eugène Touré flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gabriel Hidalgo!
59.51
Carl Merson flicks a high ball forward to Ulrich Kerhuiel who takes it down. Ulrich Kerhuiel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
63.34
Victor Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Kerhuiel. Ulrich Kerhuiel flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Lensing.
65.56
Marc Kohler threads a neat ball through to Gary Morton. Gary Morton shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.39
Marc Lindemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Morton. Gary Morton shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.55
Eugène Touré kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs knocks the ball forward, putting Gabriel Hidalgo through on goal. Gabriel Hidalgo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
71.25
Richard Gough takes a short throw-in bringing Marc Kohler into play. Marc Kohler flicks a high pass forward to Gary Morton who brings the ball under control. Gary Morton shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.34
Ciro Di Salvatore kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.36
Richard Gough threads a neat ball through to Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
79.32
Matthias Frieser flicks a high ball forward to Marc Kohler who takes it down. Marc Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Gary Morton collects the pass. Gary Morton knocks the ball forward, putting Lars Knapp through on goal. Lars Knapp takes a shot at goal but somehow Youri Kolyvanov manages to keep it out.
84.33
Ulrich Kerhuiel threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Samir Fromm had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
90.00
Richard Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Morton. Gary Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
30%
41.2%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Hidalgo of BV Borussia Dortmund

Match Ratings
1.Youri Kolyvanov (GK)
6
2.Bruno Avalos (DEF)
6
3.Victor Verges (DEF)
6
4.Carl Merson (DEF)
6
5.Johan Jonssen (MID)
6
6.Ulrich Kerhuiel (MID)
6
7.Ciro Di Salvatore (MID)
6
8.Eugène Touré (MID)
6
9.Jose Zubizarreta (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Chris Ybarra (ATT)
6
11.Gabriel Hidalgo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
 
12.Brendan Gerrard (DEF)
0
13.Callum Ferguson (MID)
6
14.Robert Jacobs (ATT)goal scored
7

1.Samir Fromm (GK)
7
2.Lars Lensing (DEF)
6
3.Matt Glass (DEF)
6
4.Matthias Frieser (DEF)
7
5.Marc Kohler (MID)
6
6.Richard Gough (MID)
6
7.Hans Van Der Pennen (MID)
6
8.Marc Lindemann (MID)
6
9.Simon Kneissl (ATT)
6
10.Lars Knapp (ATT)
6
11.Gary Morton (ATT)
6
 
12.Pascal Kuzorra (GK)
0
13.Aniello Mazzoli (GK)
6
14.Sebastian Beckenbauer (DEF)
0