Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play Levante UD in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. BV Borussia Dortmund lead by 2-0 from the first leg. 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 Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel De Palmas.
The pitch is in good condition.
BV Borussia Dortmund are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel De Palmas.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Levante UD get the match underway!
3.28
0-1Fernando Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Guardiola. Adolfo Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans cuts inside the box! Graeme Evans comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.27
0-1Nicolas Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans advances inside the box! Graeme Evans looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Anders Olesen.
7.17
0-1Frederic Celdran takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Joseph Olembé comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
14.44
0-1Adolfo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Victor Verges. Victor Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anders Olesen who gathers it comfortably.
15.03
0-1Frederic Celdran sees Daniel Martin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Martin plays a quick one-two with Graeme Evans and rushes in on goal... Henry Swift hacks Daniel Martin from behind! Daniel Martin appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.12
Fernando Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Guardiola. Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Victor Verges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Verges whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans makes a deft header. Solid save from Anders Olesen. What a great pair of hands!
21.30
0-1Nicolas Leon plays the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Verges. Victor Verges is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.45
Juan-Carlos Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Wilke. Sven Wilke shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
28.04
0-1Henry Swift flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Kistner who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Bakary Kistner stretches the opposition's defence. Bakary Kistner puts a great ball through. Diogo Costa runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.12
Fernando Nunez makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Nunez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.10
Arjen Sluiter threads a neat ball through to Sven Wilke. Sven Wilke shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.13
Santino Cohen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Kistner. Bakary Kistner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa rushes past Fernando Nunez! Diogo Costa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Bakary Kistner hits a low pass to Ángel Sanhueza. Ángel Sanhueza shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Hugo Alonso!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
BV Borussia Dortmund kick off the second half!
47.50
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.04
Jose Javier Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Victor Verges controls it well on his chest. Victor Verges whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.14
0-3Arjen Sluiter takes a long throw-in. Bakary Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Ángel Sanhueza collects the pass. Ángel Sanhueza cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ángel Sanhueza provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Fernando Nunez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
57.02
Nicolas Leon takes a quick throw-in. Jose Javier Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans cuts inside the box! Graeme Evans shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.25
0-4BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Germán Nava replacing Ángel Sanhueza .
63.23
Jose Javier Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Verges. Victor Verges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Evans but he's offside!
65.34
Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Martin who takes it down. Daniel Martin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
67.07
Nicolas Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anders Olesen who gathers it comfortably.
69.28
Nicolas Leon plays the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Verges. Victor Verges heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Anders Olesen!
77.34
Levante UD have made 3 substitutions with Miguel Marin replacing Salvador Amador, Enrique Gomez replacing Jose Javier Guerrero and Rodolfo Munoz replacing Victor Verges .
78.41
Abdoulaye Irié Bi Séhi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Guardiola. With great vision, Juan-Carlos Guardiola plays the ball forward to Sven Wilke. With great vision, Sven Wilke plays the ball forward to Diogo Costa who has made a great run into the box. Diogo Costa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
79.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
84.51
Nicolas Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
87.20
Miguel Marin passes the ball forward to Adolfo Guardiola. Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Evans controls it well on his chest. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Santino Cohen.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Graeme Evans 3, 57 Daniel Martin 34, 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Anders Olesen (GK)
6
2. Abdoulaye Irié Bi Séhi (DEF)
6
3. Santino Cohen (DEF)
6
4. Henry Swift (DEF)
6
5. Joseph Olembé (DEF)
6
6. Bakary Kistner (MID)
6
7. Juan-Carlos Guardiola (MID)
6
8. Arjen Sluiter (MID)
6
9. Sven Wilke (ATT)
6
10. Ángel Sanhueza (ATT)
6
11. Diogo Costa (ATT)
6
12. Angelo De S. Correa (ATT)
0
13. Bart Van Der Gun (MID)
0
14. Germán Nava (ATT)
6
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
6
2. Fernando Nunez (DEF)
7
3. Boudewijn Hansma (DEF)
6
4. Salvador Amador (DEF)
6
5. Jose Javier Guerrero (MID)
7
6. Nicolas Leon (MID)
6
7. Adolfo Guardiola (MID)
7
8. Frederic Celdran (MID)
6
9. Victor Verges (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Evans (ATT)
9
11. Daniel Martin (ATT)
9
12. Miguel Marin (DEF)
6
13. Enrique Gomez (MID)
6
14. Rodolfo Munoz (ATT)
6