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Borussia Dortmund
1:0 (1:0)
Hannover 96
Saturday 19.10.2013, 15:30 • Signal Iduna Park • Bundesliga
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 15:30.
     
    Dear football fans! On Saturday afternoon (3:30 pm CET, 2:30 GMT) we fasten our eyes on Bundesliga matches. The matchday 9 is continuing after the Friday evening Hoffenheim – Leverkusen match. For example, we are bringing to you a match from Ruhr Valley. Borussia Dortmund faces Hannover 96. The CL-participating Borussia's aim is obvious. They want to win this match before the next round of the Champions League appearance against Arsenal. Moreover, they keep struggling for the Bundesliga Trophy as well. In spite of they sustained their first defeat against Mönchengladbach last week they are standing on third place with one point down from the second Bayern Munich (the first Leverkusen has one match more) and have 19 points. But do not forget anything about Hannover. They started this season well too. It is a surprise, but they are currently fifth and have collected 13 points so far and are on EL qualifying position right now. So, Borussia is the clear favorite, but it will not be an easy match. Follow our live coverage right here on eurolivescores.com!
     
    The game is going to be started within fifteen minutes. Here are the lineup of the two teams.
     
    The handshaking ceremony is over the match is starting soon. Enjoy!
     
    The fans are of course making great atmosphere in Dortmund.
     
    1
    Game started.
     
    1
    Dortmund started the game.
     
    1
    Mkhitaryan made a through pass towards Reus immediately after the kickoff, Schulz cleared it.
     
    1
    After the subsequent throw-in Mkhitaryan fired from long distance, no problem for Zieler, he caught it easily.
     
    2
    Home team started the game hard it seems they do not want to wait too much for the first goal.
     
    3
    Reus tumbled down next to Sakai and the referee blew penalty kick!
     
    3
    Yellow card for Sakai (Hannover 96).
     
    4
    Goal for Borussia Dortmund! MARCO REUS implemented the penalty kick and shot the ball to the bottom right corner! Zieler was diving there, but could not save, 1-0!
     
    5
    Aubameyang's cross in was not accurate enough, Zieler grabbed it.
     
    7
    Sobiech missed a back tackle against Sahin in front of the Borussia penalty area, free kick for Dortmund.
     
    8
    Yellow card for Sobiech (Hannover 96).
     
    9
    Pocognioli sent the ball to Prib inside, but he was not able to take it under controll and lost it.
     
    9
    Aubameyang rushed forward on the right and earned a corner kick.
     
    10
    Reus kicked it inside, then Durm fired it over the bar.
     
    11
    Lewandowski's cross was blocked, corner kick is coming.
     
    12
    It was not dangerous, Hannover defenders cleared it easily.
     
    13
    Now Hannover is coming forward and trying to build their attack up.
     
    13
    Sobiech recieved the ball in front of the box and shot, Weidenfeller held it!
     
    15
    Sobiech harassed Subotic and he almost lost the ball, but in the last moment cleared it.
     
    16
    Sané is on the ground after clashed Lewandowski, but he can continue playing.
     
    18
    Prib had a plenty of space on the left, but his pass into the area was unaccurate for Sobiech and no one arrived in the second wave.
     
    18
    Sakai lobbed the ball in, but Papastathopoulos headed it away.
     
    20
    Now the game have become square both teams are trying to attack.
     
    21
    A cross was going towards Lewandowski who headed it down to the team mates arriving in the second wave, but they lost it.
     
    22
    Mkhitaryan passed the ball to Reus who shot from the left, it deflected out of bound, corner kick is coming.
     
    23
    Reus kicked it inside Subotic was arriving for it and headed it over the bar.
     
    24
    Sobiech pushed Papastathopoulus on the left side, free kick for the home team.
     
    25
    Aubameyang shot from the right side of the box, but he hit the ball poorly, thus Zieler could pick it up easily.
     
    27
    Grosskreutz kicked the ball out of bound on Dortmund's territory the subsequent throw in was not dangerous.
     
    28
    Now the game is calm, the ball is circling near the half line.
     
    29
    Aubameyang tried to deceive Pocognioli, but he did not manage to do it the defender tackled him nicely.
     
    30
    Sobiech wanted to solve Hannover's attack alone, but his shot is deflected to corner kick.
     
    30
    The corner was sent inside the box, Weidenfeller held it with no problem.
     
    32
    Sané pulled back Reus when the ball was far away, free kick is coming, no advantage rule. It is a godd effort for Dortmund.
     
    32
    Yellow card for Sané (Hannover 96).
     
    33
    Reus stood behind the ball and shot, Zieler caught it easily after this.
     
    34
    Free kick for Hannover from the middle of Borussia territory.
     
    35
    Prib crossed it inside, but Weidenfeller punched it away.
     
    36
    Lewandowski kept the ball with shielding and lobbed it into the area, Schulz cleared it.
     
    37
    Lewandowski's pass to Aubameyang was not good enough, thus Zieler got it.
     
    38
    Durm is protesting. In his opinion he did not make a foul against Andreasen.
     
    38
    Prib sent the ball into the area, Weidenfeller caught is as well.
     
    40
    Reus kicked the ball inside, Schulz blocked it.
     
    40
    Reus tried to cross the ball in again Pocognoli blocked it, corner kick is coming.
     
    41
    After Reus implemented it Papastathopoulos headed it over.
     
    42
    Huszti deceived two Dortmund defenders on the right side beautifully and gave the ball to Sakai, whose pass inside was deflected and collected by home players.
     
    43
    Prib wanted to make a skill against Subotic – no success.
     
    44
    Sobiech got the ball in the end of a counterattack, but shot weakly, so Weidenfeller held it without any trouble.
     
    45
    One minute added time.
     
    45+1
    Sahin made a sparkling shot from lost distance, Zieler saved, but dropped it, Lewandowski would stroke on it, but Zieler just got back and grabbed the ball!
     
    1st halftime finished.
     
    Dortmund started the first half with intensive attacks and big pressure and took the lead. Home team was more initiative during the whole first half, Hannover had only few scoring situations. If they want to equalize they have to score play better than they did it in the first half. Now there is halftime, but we are back soon! Do not miss it!
     
    The teams are arriving to start the second half.
     
    46
    Borussia Dortmund substitution: Pocognioli is replaced by Bittencourt.
     
    46
    Start of 2nd half.
     
    46
    Durm is on the ground, but he can continue the game.
     
    47
    Grosskreutz came forward, but his cross towards the strikers was too long.
     
    48
    Marcelo stole the ball form Reus, then the home player made a foul. Free kick for Hannover form their own territory.
     
    49
    Mkhitaryan made a through pass for Aubameyang to the right, but Bittencourt overtook him.
     
    50
    Reus deceived one defender, but the second couls make a tackle.
     
    51
    Huszti was aggressive and intercepted the ball from the Dortmund players near the half line, Hannover is coming.
     
    52
    After a nice combination Huszti got the ball and marked Greusskreutz aggressively, then crossed it in, the arriving Sobiech shot the ball over the bar!
     
    53
    It was a great effort to score for Hannover they have not much situation like this. They should take advantage of it or they will sustan a defeat.
     
    54
    Sané's shot went over the bar badly.
     
    55
    Mkhitaryan found himself alone on the left 16 metres from the goal and shot, Zieler deflected it!
     
    55
    After the corner Hannover players seemed confused, but finally they solved to make a clearance.
     
    56
    In the end of a counterattack Prib shot from long distance, Weidenfeller had to save it!
     
    57
    Andreasen fired flatly 25-26 metres from the goal, but it went wide.
     
    58
    Stindl crossed the ball in, but it was not good enough for Sobiech, Weidenfeller grabbed it.
     
    59
    Sobiech marked the ball inside the area, then turned and fired on goal, but Weidenfeller was focused enough.
     
    60
    After a delivery from the left Sahin headed on goal, but it was not dangerous.
     
    61
    Reus lofted the ball inside after a corner kick, Lewandowski jumped to the highest and headed it towards the goal, but it was an easy job for Zieler
     
    62
    Bittencourt hit the ball badly, thus it went wide.
     
    63
    After the calm beginning of second half the game became eventful and interesting. There are many shots, many situations, but still only one goal.
     
    64
    Huszti recieved the ball in front of the goal area, but could not deceive Subotic, who stole the ball.
     
    65
    Reus' corner was headed away by the first player was standing there.
     
    66
    Borussia Dortmund substitution: Reus is replaced by Blaszczykowski.
     
    67
    Just after Blaszczykowski came on the court fell on his back and pains it. In spite of this he can continue playing.
     
    68
    Borussia Dortmund substitution: Sobiech is replaced by Kadah.
     
    69
    Stilndl fell over next to a Borussia defender, but was already offside.
     
    70
    Hannover is getting more and more initiative. They do not give up and putting home team under pressure right now.
     
    72
    Huszti committed a foul on Bender afte Hannover almost stole the ball on hosts' territory, but no yellow card.
     
    74
    Sometimes it seems Dortmund think they have already won the match. They are wasteful in some situations.
     
    75
    Huszti tumbled near the seventeen-yard-line next to a defender, but neither free kick nor penalty kick is awarded.
     
    77
    Hannover 96 substitution: Sakai is replaced by Schlaudraff.
     
    78
    Grosskreutz made a nice skill on the right, but then a Hannover player blocked his cross in.
     
    78
    Huszti tried to lob the ball to his team mate on the box, but his pass was long.
     
    79
    Schlaudraff rash forward on the right got the balled and passed inside – Subotic obstruct it's path and cleared.
     
    80
    Borussia Dortmund substitution: Mkhitaryan is replaced by Hofmann.
     
    81
    Kadah found himself alone on the left side and fired by instep, Weidenfeller puched it away!
     
    83
    Bittencourt stroke towards the goal during a breakaway, but he is caught offside.
     
    84
    Bittencourt is protesting – he wants a free kick after he fell over on the right, but the referee does not matter.
     
    85
    Hofmann sent the ball towards Aubameyang who was alone with Zieler if Marcelo had not cleared it.
     
    87
    More and more tension on the court. Players are protesting all the time.
     
    88
    Huszti crossed the ball for Marcelo who came forward, but was avoided by a defender.
     
    89
    After an unpunctual through pass Weidenfeller grabbed it and lied on it for long seconds. Borussia players are already waiting for the final whistle.
     
    89
    Sané missed a back tackle, free kick is coming from good position.
     
    90
    Borussia Dortmund substitution: Aubameyang is replaced by Schieber.
     
    90+1
    Three minutes added time.
     
    90+2
    Huszti fell over guarded by three defenders in the goal area, but no penalty awarded.
     
    90+3
    After the subsequent counterattack Schieber carried the ball forward and passed inside to Hofmann, but Marcelo could just clear it!
     
    90+3
    Free kick for Dortmund in Hannover's zone. The indicated three minutes added time is expired, but this free kick will be implemented – shows the referee.
     
    90+4
    Weidenfeller was running forward and protesting for the referee to get the match ended.
     
    Game over.
     
    Hannover crossed the ball forward, but could not create an opportunity and the referee blew full time! Borussia Dortmund won the match!
     
    After the first half's serious Dortmund advantage in the second period it was a totally square game. Hannover surprised their opponents and played very well and had some opportunities to equalize, but they missed all of them, thus they sustained their fourth defeat of the season. They have still 13 points and currently are on sixth rank. Dortmund keeps the third rank with this win and are going to face Arsenal on next Tuesday. (17:45:57)

    Salacz Bence

    Goals: 4. Reus (pen.)

    Cards:   90+4. Weidenfeller (BVB) – 3. Sakai (H96), 8. Sobiech (H96), 32. Sané (H96)


    Borussia Dortmund: Weidenfeller – Grosskreutz, Subotic, Papastathopoulos, Durm – Bender, Sahin – Aubameyang, Mkhitaryan, Reus (66. Blaszczykowski) – Lewandowski
    Subs: Langerak – Kirch, Schmelzer, Günter, Blaszczykowski (66.), Hofmann, Schieber

    Hannover 96: Zieler – Sakai, Marcelo, Schulz, Pocognioli (46. Bittencourt) – Stindl, Andreasen, Sané, Prib – Sobiech (68. Kadah), Huszti
    Subs: Miller- Nikci, Schmiedebach, Hoffmann, Bittencourt (46), Schlaudraff, Kadah (68.)

    Referees: Peter Gagelmann – Matthias Anklam, Thomas Gorniak

    Attendance: 80645