Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Signal Iduna Park where BV Borussia Dortmund play Rio Ave in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both BV Borussia Dortmund and Rio Ave are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Philippe Armand.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both BV Borussia Dortmund and Rio Ave are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Philippe Armand.
0.00
0-0Rio Ave get the match underway!
2.52
1-0Johan Jonssen flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Hidalgo collects the pass. Gabriel Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.06
Christian Nyarko flicks a high ball forward to Ciro Di Salvatore who takes it down. Ciro Di Salvatore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards John Bresciano. John Bresciano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.17
2-0Eduardo Ferreira receives the ball from a throw-in from Jean Pierre Rol. Eduardo Ferreira makes a probing pass to Jose Jardim. Jose Jardim hits a low pass to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar directs the ball goalwards with his head but Youri Kolyvanov is on top of it.
10.37
2-0Jose Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brendan Gerrard.
12.44
2-0Luis Farías makes a simple pass to Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. BV Borussia Dortmund are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.22
Jean Pierre Rol flicks a high pass forward. Michael Cadamarteri collects the pass. Michael Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.51
Aruna Dindane hoofs the ball up the pitch. Kouadio Ba skips past Brendan Gerrard! Kouadio Ba comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
21.47
Brendan Gerrard knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Ferguson. Callum Ferguson plays the ball forward to Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
24.03
Aruna Dindane sees Michael Cadamarteri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Cadamarteri threads a neat ball through to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui lofts in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.58
Luis Farías makes a simple pass to Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Ferreira.
32.51
Ciro Di Salvatore threads a neat ball through to Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Ferreira.
33.50
Andy Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward to Kouadio Ba who brings the ball under control. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.29
Christian Nyarko makes a strong solo run forward. Christian Nyarko sees space and advances. Christian Nyarko makes a simple pass, allowing John Bresciano to run into the box. John Bresciano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.54
Ciro Di Salvatore flicks the ball to his team mate, John Bresciano. John Bresciano lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
Victor Verges flicks a high pass forward. Ciro Di Salvatore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ciro Di Salvatore kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Diogo Lemus.
45.00
Corner kick to BV Borussia Dortmund. Callum Ferguson plays it to the far post. Diogo Lemus drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BV Borussia Dortmund appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rio Ave players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
49.04
Christian Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Ciro Di Salvatore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ciro Di Salvatore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
51.31
Michael Cadamarteri knocks the ball forward to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brendan Gerrard.
53.27
With great vision, Johan Jonssen plays the ball forward to John Bresciano. John Bresciano sees Robert Jacobs just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Robert Jacobs provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.29
Jose Jardim decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Youri Kolyvanov with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
65.43
Tiago Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui lofts in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba makes a deft header but somehow Youri Kolyvanov manages to keep it out.
67.30
Callum Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. John Bresciano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Bresciano threads the ball through into the box. Gabriel Hidalgo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Diogo Lemus is on top of it.
73.55
Without breaking stride, Johan Jonssen plays the ball forward to Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. With a superhuman jump, Robert Jacobs connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Diogo Lemus. Excellent save.
75.28
Jose Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar heads the ball goalwards. Youri Kolyvanov manages to gather it.
77.44
4-3Rio Ave have made 2 substitutions with Diogo Santos replacing Eduardo Ferreira and Paulo Pinheiro replacing Kouadio Ba .
79.17
4-3Brendan Gerrard hacks Elbekay Sektioui from behind! Brendan Gerrard is warned by the referee! Elbekay Sektioui stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.08
Christian Nyarko chips the ball to his team mate, Ciro Di Salvatore. Ciro Di Salvatore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Bresciano. John Bresciano whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gabriel Hidalgo!
87.29
Christian Nyarko launches a long ball forward into the other half. Gabriel Hidalgo shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Robert Jacobs 3, 53 John Bresciano 6, 34 Gabriel Hidalgo 84 | Stefan Gentenaar 14, 61 Kouadio Ba 24 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Bresciano of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Youri Kolyvanov (GK)
6
2. Brendan Gerrard (DEF)
6
3. Christian Nyarko (DEF)
7
4. Victor Verges (DEF)
6
5. Johan Jonssen (MID)
6
6. Callum Ferguson (MID)
6
7. Ciro Di Salvatore (MID)
6
8. Luis Farías (MID)
6
9. Gabriel Hidalgo (ATT)
8
10. Robert Jacobs (ATT)
8
11. John Bresciano (ATT)
9
12. Bruno Avalos (DEF)
0
13. Ulrich Kerhuiel (MID)
0
14. Chris Ybarra (ATT)
0
1. Diogo Lemus (GK)
7
2. Eduardo Ferreira (DEF)
6
3. Jean Pierre Rol (DEF)
6
4. Aruna Dindane (DEF)
6
5. Michael Cadamarteri (MID)
6
6. Tiago Costa (MID)
6
7. Jose Jardim (MID)
7
8. Andy Lightfoot (MID)
6
9. Elbekay Sektioui (ATT)
6
10. Kouadio Ba (ATT)
8
11. Stefan Gentenaar (ATT)
8
12. Diogo Santos (DEF)
6
13. Pierluigi Valoti (MID)
0
14. Paulo Pinheiro (ATT)
6