Division Two League Match, Borussia Dortmund vs. Manchester Utd (Sun Dec 11)


                    Borussia Dortmund  |  Manchester Utd
                              5-3-2 A  |  4-4-2 P
                         Rune Oldeide  |  Andrew Bell
                                       |
                           S_Maier GK  |  GK J_Cranky
                           M_Motta DF  |  DF Daley_Blind
                            R_Song DF  |  DF T_Lee
                              Lazo DF  |  DF M_Blackwell
                        M_Reiziger DF  |  DF M_Kelly
                          N_Santos DF  |  MF Ribery
                          J_Height MF  |  MF Ji_Sung_Park
                           A_Vidal MF  |  MF Bradley_Dack
                            L_Cook MF  |  MF F_Ravenalli
                         R_M_Perry FW  |  FW M_Satriano
                          T_Brolin FW  |  FW P_Minuti
                                       |
                           I_Banks SUB |  SUB Kirkland
                            Danilo SUB |  SUB G_Bergomi
                         L_Rongifo SUB |  SUB D_Ginola
                           Shaqiri SUB |  SUB D_Luca
                         C_Bellamy SUB |  SUB Neymar_Jnr

Referee: N_Alexander (Northern_Ireland)


Min. 6  :(bor) A_Vidal has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past M_Blackwell
          ...  He knocks it to R_M_Perry!
          ...  But Daley_Blind wins the tackle
Min. 7  :(mnu) Daley_Blind plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  M_Satriano keeps possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  L_Cook forces him off the ball
Min. 9  :(bor) A_Vidal gets to the by-line
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to R_M_Perry
          ...  R_M_Perry tries to lob the keeper !
          ...  It hits the bar and goes over
          ...  Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 9  :(mnu) M_Satriano makes himself available
          ...  M_Reiziger with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 12 :(bor) L_Cook looks to play the ball out wide
          ...  He plays the ball across to R_M_Perry
          ...  R_M_Perry carves a shot towards goal !
          ...  J_Cranky watches it sail wide!
Min. 13 :(mnu) Daley_Blind beats M_Motta
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  Daley_Blind with the attempt at goal!
          ...  It hits the bar and goes over
          ...  Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 14 :(mnu) M_Satriano gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past Lazo!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  Lazo reacts to stop the move going any further
Min. 18 :(mnu) F_Ravenalli has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past A_Vidal
          ...  He puts in M_Satriano!
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from N_Santos
          ...  He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful
Min. 19 :(bor) R_M_Perry runs at M_Kelly
          ...  He takes it past him
          ...  T_Lee cuts it out easily
          ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 21 :(mnu) M_Blackwell jumps over Lazo's challenge
          ...  A cheeky lob from M_Blackwell !
          ...  But it whistles just past the post
Min. 23 :(mnu) P_Minuti looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to Daley_Blind
          ...  Daley_Blind gets his head to the ball !
          ...  Brilliant save from S_Maier
          ...  That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 25 :(bor) L_Cook has it on the edge of the box
          ...  L_Cook tries to beat J_Cranky!
          ...  But he puts it well wide
          ...  The Manchester Utd fans taunt him!
Min. 29 :(bor) A_Vidal with a measured ball to L_Cook
          ...  M_Blackwell robs him of the ball
Min. 30 :(mnu) F_Ravenalli hits a hard pass to P_Minuti
          ...  But M_Motta puts the ball out of play
Min. 34 :(bor) A_Vidal finds M_Reiziger in the box
          ...  M_Reiziger with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  J_Cranky parries it, he follows it up
          ...  And J_Cranky recovers to save!!
Min. 35 :(mnu) Ji_Sung_Park with a glorious long pass to P_Minuti
          ...  But R_Song slides in two footed.
          ...  N_Alexander has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(bor) Danilo is being brought on
          ...  M_Reiziger is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 47 :(bor) Lazo holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to Danilo
          ...  What a shot from Danilo !
          ...  It could go anywhere
          ...  But J_Cranky makes an easy save

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester Utd

Min. 53 :(bor) T_Brolin runs at the defender
          ...  The ball rebounds off M_Blackwell back to him!
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  T_Lee belts it clear
Min. 54 :(bor) A_Vidal with an inch perfect pass to R_Song
          ...  Ji_Sung_Park tries to clear it
          ...  He has miskicked it!!!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  L_Cook chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  It is kicked away by M_Blackwell
Min. 60 :(mnu) G_Bergomi will replace M_Kelly and play DF
Min. 60 :(mnu) D_Ginola will come on for Ribery and play MF
Min. 60 :(mnu) Neymar_Jnr replaces M_Satriano and will play FW
Min. 62 :(bor) T_Brolin takes advantage of a mistake by M_Blackwell
          ...  T_Brolin with a graceful, looping effort !
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  J_Cranky pushes it behind !
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by A_Vidal
          ...  T_Brolin makes a firm connection with his head
          ...  J_Cranky gets his body behind the ball and saves
          ...  Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 64 :(bor) J_Height finds T_Brolin with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  T_Brolin attempts a lob!
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Look at the delight on his face!
          ...  Just look at the delight!!
          ...  Borussia Dortmund go in front now with that goal!
          ...  Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Manchester Utd ...
Min. 64 :(mnu) P_Minuti jumps over the defender's challenge
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  L_Cook scythes the player down.
          ...  Like Joey Barton would!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
          ...  Andrew Bell looks bemused that it wasn't more!
          ...  Surely not!
          ...  PENALTY !!
          ...  That's outrageous!!
          ...  P_Minuti Places the ball on the spot
          ...  He's put it over!
Min. 65 :(bor) R_M_Perry cuts inside his opponent
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  M_Blackwell knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But N_Alexander just turns away!
Min. 65 :(mnu) T_Lee is unmarked!
          ...  T_Lee launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Neymar_Jnr plays it into the danger area!
          ...  S_Maier comes out and claims it!
Min. 68 :(bor) Danilo sidesteps G_Bergomi
          ...  That was too easy
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  T_Lee picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 70 :(bor) Shaqiri is going to be brought on
          ...  J_Height is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 70 :(bor) C_Bellamy comes on for R_M_Perry and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 70 :(bor) Lazo kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  R_Song gets on the end of the pass
          ...  M_Blackwell slices it
          ...  J_Cranky moves quickly!!
          ...  He can't get there!
          ...  It inches just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Vidal hits it towards the far post!
          ...  Lazo tries to place the shot!
          ...  J_Cranky with a great save
          ...  He holds onto it as well!
Min. 71 :(mnu) Neymar_Jnr can't keep control of it and loses possession!
          ...  He goes in hard and wins it back!
          ...  He creates some space for an opening!
          ...  R_Song slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 72 :(bor) Lazo with the towering header to Danilo
          ...  But Daley_Blind puts it in row Z!
Min. 72 :(mnu) D_Ginola with the dribble
          ...  A_Vidal with the lunge!!
          ...  And the whistle goes, that's a foul
          ...  N_Alexander wants a word
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 75 :(bor) a big roar from the crowd as L_Rongifo comes on for N_Santos to play DF
Min. 76 :(bor) L_Cook plays in C_Bellamy with a beautiful ball
          ...  G_Bergomi tackles cleanly
Min. 78 :(mnu) F_Ravenalli looks for options
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to P_Minuti
          ...  P_Minuti goes for the top corner !
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 79 :(mnu) Bradley_Dack with the nod to Daley_Blind
          ...  Daley_Blind hits the ball first time!
          ...  S_Maier gathers it comfortably
Min. 82 :(mnu) P_Minuti finds a hole in the defence
          ...  P_Minuti curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  S_Maier gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he slots in the rebound
          ...  He has put it wide !!
          ...  He puts his hands on his head in despair!
Min. 84 :(mnu) Neymar_Jnr with electric pace
          ...  He eases past L_Cook
          ...  Neymar_Jnr fires off a right-footed shot !
          ...  But S_Maier parries the ball
          ...  It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 85 :(bor) L_Cook sprints down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to T_Brolin
          ...  T_Brolin from 20 yards !
          ...  J_Cranky watches it sail wide!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(bor) L_Rongifo takes possession of the ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to Shaqiri
          ...  But G_Bergomi sees the pass and cuts it out

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Signal Iduna Park
Attendance           : 111,878
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Borussia Dortmund Match Info
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Best player          : Lazo (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : T_Brolin (64)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : L_Cook (64)
Injured              : N/A
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Manchester Utd Match Info
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Best player          : Daley_Blind
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                        Borussia Dortmund | Manchester Utd
Attempts on Goal     :          10        |       8
Off target           :           4        |       5
On target            :           6        |       3
Possession           :          48        |       52
Corners              :           3        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           4        |       3
Fouls                :          10        |       3
Key Tackles          :           7        |       11
Key Passes           :          13        |       7
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Final Score          : Borussia Dortmund 1 - 0 Manchester Utd
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Player Statistics - Borussia Dortmund
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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S_Maier        GK  37   1   1   3  11 |  94   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0   0
M_Motta        DF   1  32   9   7  32 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
R_Song         DF   2  30   8   7  33 |  94   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
Lazo           DF   3  29   9   6  31 |  94   0   1   3   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  30   5
M_Reiziger     DF   2  29   7   7  21 |  46   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
N_Santos       DF   2  27  11   1  12 |  77   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
J_Height       MF   3  16  29   8  22 |  72   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
A_Vidal        MF   2  14  28   7  21 |  94   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0
L_Cook         MF   1   9  27  10  22 |  94   0   1   3   0   1   0   1   0   0  18  28  -2
R_M_Perry      FW   1   9  12  28  30 |  72   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Brolin       FW   3   6  11  25  33 |  94   0   0   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0  35
I_Banks        GK  29   2   2   3  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Danilo         DF   2  32   7   8  32 |  48   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
L_Rongifo      DF   2  28  10   6  32 |  17   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Shaqiri        MF   2  10  28  20  31 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20
C_Bellamy      FW   2   6   9  29  33 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20

Player Statistics - Manchester Utd
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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J_Cranky       GK  29   3   3   2  12 |  94   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0   0
Daley_Blind    DF   3  29  10   7  12 |  94   0   2   1   0   3   0   0   0   0  40  10  10
T_Lee          DF   1  27   9   2  25 |  94   0   3   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
M_Blackwell    DF   2  26   6   7  23 |  94   0   4   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
M_Kelly        DF   2  25   5   4  28 |  62   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
Ribery         MF   1   8  33  11  33 |  62   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ji_Sung_Park   MF   1   5  29   1  35 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
Bradley_Dack   MF   2   9  28   9  21 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
F_Ravenalli    MF   2   8  27   5  31 |  94   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
M_Satriano     FW   2   5   5  29  28 |  62   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
P_Minuti       FW   2   9   9  27  11 |  94   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Kirkland       GK  20   3   1   3  12 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Bergomi      DF   2  26   2   2  28 |  32   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
D_Ginola       MF   1  11  29   8  20 |  32   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Luca         MF   2   4  26  22  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Neymar_Jnr     FW   1   1   5  25  36 |  32   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
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