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Borussia Dortmund

Waldemar Anton or Salih Özcan might have to help out in midfield. Marcel Sabitzer is ruled out for several weeks with a knee injury, while Carney Chukwuemeka is struggling with a thigh injury.
Felix Nmecha is nearing a return from a knee injury, while Daniel Svensson is also on his way back from a knee injury.
1. FSV Mainz 05

Dominik Kohr is suspended for two games after his seventh sending off of his Bundesliga career. Andreas Hanche-Olsen is the most likely to step into defence.
Stefan Bell has a muscle problem, while Phlilipp Mwene is suspended after picking up five yellow cards, so Silvan Widmer seems the likeliest to step in. Johnnie Burkardt has been feeling unwell but should be available.
LIVE Text Commentary
91'

Here comes a substitution. Waldemar Anton is given a rest as he is replaced by Ramy Bensebaini (Dortmund).
90+6'

That's the end of the match.
90+6'

Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund) unleashes a shot from a mid-range free kick that goes high over the bar. High, wide and not at all pretty.
90+5'

Nikolas Veratschnig (Mainz) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Daniel Schlager blows his whistle for a foul.
90+2'

A cross into the box from Arnaud Nordin (Mainz) is cleared.
90

5 additional min. will be played.
90'

Substitution. Karim Adeyemi makes his way off the pitch and Jamie Gittens (Dortmund) comes on as his replacement.
89'

Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Daniel Schlager had an easy-decision to make.
88'

Bo Henriksen has decided to make a change. Arnaud Nordin (Mainz) replaces Anthony Caci.
88'

We are about to witness a subsitution. Armindo Sieb (Mainz) for Paul Nebel.
87'

The attendance for today's match is 81365.
86'

Mainz can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
85'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates as he overhits the effort.
84'

Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
83'

OFF THE POST! Pascal Gross (Dortmund) takes a shot from outside the box and hits the right post!
82'

Moritz Jenz (Mainz) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Daniel Schlager signals.
79'

Niko Kovac decides to make a substitution. Salih Ozcan will be replaced by Niklas Sule (Dortmund).
79'

That will be all from Julian Brandt who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund).
78'

Here comes the VAR decision. The goal is given and Mainz players have a reason to celebrate!
77'

Wait! Referee Daniel Schlager has indicated he is going to review the Mainz goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.
76'

The ball rebounds and arrives at the feet of Paul Nebel (Mainz) just outside the box. He doesn't think twice and fires a brilliant shot into the bottom left corner. His attempt was beyond the reach of Gregor Kobel. 3:1.
72'

Goal! Maximilian Beier (Dortmund) jumps highest inside the box to meet the resulting corner from Nico Schlotterbeck. His well-placed header ends up in the top of the net, leaving the goalkeeper flapping in the wind. 3:0.
72'

The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Dortmund.
71'

Jonathan Burkardt goes off the pitch and Nelson Weiper (Mainz) comes on.
71'

That was a nice football moment. Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) receives an amazing defence-splitting low pass on the edge of the box and blasts the ball towards the right post. Robin Zentner guesses his intention and dives superbly to deny him with a remarkable save!
69'

Daniel Schlager blows his whistle and it's Paul Nebel (Mainz) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
68'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Mainz.
66'

Bo Henriksen has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Nikolas Veratschnig (Mainz) replacing Silvan Widmer.
65'

It's time for a substitution. Hyun-Seok Hong (Mainz) comes on in place of Jae-Sung Lee.
64'

The possession of the ball – 48:52.
62'

A substitution has been made. Yan Couto goes off and Daniel Svensson (Dortmund) comes on.
61'

Daniel Schlager blows his whistle after Pascal Gross (Dortmund) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.
59'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) makes his forward run a little too early and is caught in an offside position after his teammate tries to play a pass to him.
57'

The corner is swung in but Dortmund can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
56'

The corner from Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund) is intercepted by the defence.
56'

Julian Brandt (Dortmund) produces a poor pass. He attempts to get the ball into the box but it's hacked away. The ball is out of play and Dortmund manage to earn a corner.
54'

Gregor Kobel pulls off a glorious save! Moritz Jenz (Mainz) attempts to head home after a precise lofted cross. However, his effort only finds its way into the goalkeeper gloves.
54'

Mainz take a short corner kick.
54'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
53'

Yan Couto (Dortmund) brings his opponent down. Daniel Schlager has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.
48'

Kaishu Sano (Mainz) collects a pass and has an effort from distance which is blocked.
47'

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz) commits a rough challenge and Daniel Schlager blows his whistle for an infringement.
46'

Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz) covers his face with his hands after wasting a promising chance. He takes the rebound on the edge of the box but blazes the ball high over the crossbar.
46'

The second half has just started.
45+3'

The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
45

We will have 2 min. of added time.
45'

Yan Couto (Dortmund) has tested the patience of referee Daniel Schlager and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
44'

Silvan Widmer (Mainz) sends a cross into the box, but Gregor Kobel comes off his line to gather the ball.
44'

Salih Ozcan (Dortmund) commits a rough challenge and Daniel Schlager blows his whistle for a foul.
42'

Nico Schlotterbeck takes over corner duties and expertly finds Emre Can (Dortmund), who jumps highest and coolly plants a bullet header into the back of the net. The score is now 2:0.
41'

There's an opportunity for Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.
39'

Goal! Karim Adeyemi rounded the goalkeeper and sent a sweet pass to Maximilian Beier (Dortmund), who had an easy finish to put it into an empty net. 1:0.
39'

Waldemar Anton (Dortmund) serves up a nice cross, but Robin Zentner punches the ball away.
38'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle.
37'

Dortmund failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
36'

Julian Brandt (Dortmund) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
35'

Anthony Caci (Mainz) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear.
34'

A pass by Waldemar Anton (Dortmund) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Mainz.
34'

Paul Nebel (Mainz) plays in a hopeful cross, but it doesn't find its way to any of the attacking players.
31'

6:2 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.
27'

Waldemar Anton (Dortmund) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Daniel Schlager no option but to blow his whistle.
27'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
25'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
24'

Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund) had a good chance to change the score. He ran towards the goal and unleashed a low shot from long range which went towards the middle of the goal, but Robin Zentner was ready and made a save.
23'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
19'

Paul Nebel (Mainz) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
17'

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
15'

Jae-Sung Lee (Mainz) is well placed to meet a cross and sends a difficult header low towards the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper reacts well to stop the effort.
14'

Julian Brandt (Dortmund) picks up a pass and tries his luck from mid-range low towards the middle of the goal, but Robin Zentner is equal to it and makes an easy save.
13'

Jae-Sung Lee (Mainz) darts into the middle of the box to meet a lofted ball in from Jonathan Burkardt, but the ball just glances off his head and flies well wide of the right post.
12'

Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund) sends a long ball across the pitch, but it misses its target.
10'

Jae-Sung Lee (Mainz) latches on to an accurate pass inside the box and immediately unleashes a shot towards goal, but it goes high over the crossbar.
9'

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund) had a good opportunity when he latched on to a cross from the wing, but his header wasn't accurate at all and the ball went well wide of the left post.
9'

Waldemar Anton (Dortmund) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
7'

The corner from Pascal Gross (Dortmund) is intercepted by Robin Zentner.
6'

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz) trips an opposition player and Daniel Schlager signals a foul.
5'

Gregor Kobel is alert and has a clear sight of a long through ball from Danny da Costa (Mainz). Easy save!
2'

An opponent rises to his feet after being downed by Julian Brandt (Dortmund). Daniel Schlager saw the sliding tackle and blows for a foul.
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Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!

The players are on the pitch and Mainz will have the kick-off.

Daniel Schlager got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not make any mistakes.

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