Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play host to FC Köln. 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 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Hitzlsperger.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Hitzlsperger.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund kick off the first half!
4.23
0-0Seb Pavon flicks a high pass forward. Hákon Gunnlaugsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hákon Gunnlaugsson shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.43
0-0Nicolas Lange threads a neat ball through to Patricio Garcia. Patricio Garcia brings the ball forward. Patricio Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
9.00
Christian Nyarko surges forward with the ball. Christian Nyarko flicks the ball to his team mate, John Bresciano. John Bresciano skips past Marcos Flores! John Bresciano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.07
0-0Seb Pavon chips the ball to his team mate, Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brendan Gerrard.
15.35
Christian Nyarko hits a low pass to Luis Farías. Luis Farías kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo shoots from long range but Nikolas Scholz is on top of it.
16.45
0-0Luis Farías catches Pedro Postiga on the ankles. The referee brings Luis Farías to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.24
1-0Ciro Di Salvatore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Bresciano. John Bresciano lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
21.04
Callum Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Nikolas Scholz!
22.46
1-0Ciro Di Salvatore threads a neat ball through to John Bresciano. John Bresciano knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Carlos Santos blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
26.13
1-0Ulrich Kerhuiel threads a neat ball through to Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Hidalgo. Nicolas Lange catches Gabriel Hidalgo on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
27.45
Nicolas Lange sees space and advances. Nicolas Lange brings the ball forward. Nicolas Lange whips in a cross ball towards Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.12
Nicolas Lange threads a neat ball through to Patricio Garcia. Patricio Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.56
Ulrich Kerhuiel threads the ball through to Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.31
Ulrich Kerhuiel flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Hidalgo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Hidalgo shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Köln players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Köln kick off the second half!
48.22
Ulrich Kerhuiel sees John Bresciano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Bresciano plays a one-two with Robert Jacobs and advances towards the goal... John Bresciano tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
51.46
2-1Carlos Santos clumsily knocks into Robert Jacobs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.56
Seb Pavon barges into Ciro Di Salvatore. Seb Pavon is given a warning by the referee! Ciro Di Salvatore runs off the knock.
55.13
Luis Farías flicks the ball to his team mate, John Bresciano. John Bresciano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Flores.
57.44
Marcel Rösler catches John Bresciano on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Bresciano runs off the knock.
60.55
2-1BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Jose Javier Gainza replacing Callum Ferguson .FC Köln have made a substitution with Gavin Cleland replacing Pedro Postiga .
67.08
Ulrich Kerhuiel flicks the ball to his team mate, John Bresciano. John Bresciano finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
71.29
Ciro Di Salvatore threads the ball through to Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards John Bresciano. John Bresciano whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Nikolas Scholz. Excellent save.
77.12
BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Jose Zubizarreta replacing John Bresciano .FC Köln have made a substitution with Nicolas Borchard replacing Marcos Flores .
78.20
Victor Verges makes a simple pass to Ulrich Kerhuiel. Ulrich Kerhuiel threads the ball through to Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.56
Christian Nyarko makes a simple pass to Ciro Di Salvatore. Ciro Di Salvatore sees a break and surges forward. Ciro Di Salvatore makes a probing pass between the defence to Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.49
Luis Farías knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.34
Seb Pavon barges into Ulrich Kerhuiel. The referee calls over Seb Pavon again and warns him to calm down! Ulrich Kerhuiel runs off the knock.
89.49
Gavin Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff plays a one-two with Hákon Gunnlaugsson and advances towards the goal... Nico Bierhoff muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Ulrich Kerhuiel flicks a high pass forward to Robert Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Robert Jacobs passes the ball forward to Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Nikolas Scholz!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
19.8%
46.9%
33.3%
Scorers
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. | Brendan Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Nyarko (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Victor Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ulrich Kerhuiel (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ciro Di Salvatore (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luis Farías (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robert Jacobs (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | John Bresciano (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Hidalgo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Tarik Kachloul (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Javier Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Zubizarreta (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Nikolas Scholz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlos Santos (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Marcos Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Lange (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Marcel Rösler (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Patricio Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Seb Pavon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Lange (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hákon Gunnlaugsson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nico Bierhoff (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Nicolas Borchard (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Aldo Tiribocchi (ATT) | 0 | |