Borussia Dortmund

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Match finished

17/05/2025 13:30

3 : 0

News
Borussia Dortmund

Niko Kovac seems likely to stick with the successful side of recent weeks.
Nico Schlotterbeck is ruled out with a muscle tear, while Marcel Sabitzer is is nearing a return from a knee injury. Ex-Brighton man Pascal Gross is suspended after picking up five yellow cards.
The likes of Waldemar Anton, Emre Can, Carney Chukwuemeka or Salih Özcan can all help out in midfield.
Holstein

Ivan Nekic has a knee injury, while Marco Komenda is ruled out with a thigh injury, while key midfielder Nicolai Remberg is available after suspension, but Armin Gigovic is suspended after picking up five yellow cards.
Colin Kleine-Bekel is still on his way back from an ACL injury, while Patrick Erras has a concussion which has been bothering him for months, and Andu Kelati is struggling with a knee problem.
Prediction

Borussia Dortmund

3 : 1

Holstein

German champions way back in 1912, Kiel were relegated last week after a brave fight against the drop.
Since taking over, Niko Kovac has overseen eight wins, four defeats and a draw at Bayern in Dortmund's climb to fifth spot.
In fact, Dortmund have garnered more points in their last 11 matches than any other Bundesliga side.
Kiel have scored at least four goals on three occasions, but have shipped the most goals (77), keeping the fewest clean sheets (2), which explains their lowly position in the standings.
The reverse fixture ended 4-2 in Kiel's favour, but we back BVB to gain revenge as they make a perfectly-timed late run for a Champions League qualification spot.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+3'

That's it for today, Harm Osmers has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90

We will have 2 min. of added time.
90'

Harm Osmers shows a yellow card to Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund) for his blatant foul.
87'

Marcel Rapp has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Marko Ivezic (Holstein Kiel) replacing Timo Becker.
87'

Nicolai Remberg (Holstein Kiel) is awarded a yellow card. The referee showed him no mercy.
87'

Jamie Gittens (Dortmund) receives a yellow card.
85'

The manager has decided to make a substitution and Serhou Guirassy walks off the pitch to be replaced by Julien Duranville (Dortmund).
85'

Substitution. Julian Brandt makes his way off the pitch and Jamie Gittens (Dortmund) comes on as his replacement.
84'

19:4 – the total goal attempt statistics.
79'

Niko Kovac has decided to make a change. Giovanni Reyna (Dortmund) replaces Felix Nmecha.
79'

Here is a change. Niklas Sule is going off and Niko Kovac gives the last tactical orders to Emre Can (Dortmund).
78'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel) will replace Alexander Bernhardsson.
75'

Dortmund control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
73'

Goal! Daniel Svensson tees up Felix Nmecha (Dortmund) inside the box, and he keeps his cool to find the bottom right corner. 3:0.
71'

Niko Kovac decides to make a substitution. Karim Adeyemi will be replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund).
70'

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund) gets a shot from inside the penalty area and it flies just wide of the left post.
70'

We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 16:4.
69'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Shuto Machino trots off the pitch and is replaced by Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel).
69'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Dortmund comes to nothing.
66'

Felix Nmecha (Dortmund) produces a good strike that sails to the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper shows great reflexes and dives to keep the effort from hitting the net.
64'

Julian Ryerson (Dortmund) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat.
63'

Great teamplay by Dortmund as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
60'

Julian Ryerson (Dortmund) volleys the ball on the edge of the box after a rebound. It's a great effort and has Thomas Dahne scrambling, but it flies just over the bar.
59'

Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund) blows a good opportunity. He has a lot of space around him and fires a terrific shot from the edge of the box towards the left side of the goal, but the goalkeeper makes a brilliant save and stops this one!
56'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) was quite harsh and Harm Osmers didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
56'

A rebound falls kindly for Julian Brandt (Dortmund), but his shot from the edge of the box flies high over bar. None too pretty!
54'

Dortmund force a corner. They send men into the box.
53'

The ball goes out of play. Dortmund are awarded a corner kick.
53'

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked.
52'

That was close. Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund) fires a shot from the edge of the box which goes a whisker wide of the right post.
50'

The defence just can't clear the ball and a rebound eventually falls to Felix Nmecha (Dortmund) deep inside the box, but his well-hit shot flies just over the bar.
49'

Daniel Svensson (Dortmund) takes the ball and sets it for the free kick.
47'

Goal! Julian Brandt tees up Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund) on the edge of the box and he fires the ball into the bottom left corner. 2:0.
46'

Marcel Rapp makes a half-time substitution. Max Geschwill comes on in place of Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel).
46'

The need to improve in the second half has brought about a change. Lewis Holtby (Holstein Kiel) comes off for Magnus Knudsen.
46'

Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+4'

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

3 additional min. will be played.
45'

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball.
44'

Holstein Kiel are awarded a free kick near the side line and the players make their way into the box for the inevitable cross.
42'

Holstein Kiel have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
39'

Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) has a great chance inside the six-yard box, shoots low to the middle of the goal, but Gregor Kobel pulls off an exquisite save to deny him.
38'

What a great effort! Niklas Sule (Dortmund) decides to unleash a long-range shot. Despite hitting it very well, it scorches inches over the crossbar. We could have witnessed a magnificent goal.
37'

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund) plays a through ball but overhits it.
35'

Dortmund quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
34'

A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Ramy Bensebaini (Dortmund), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.
31'

Felix Nmecha (Dortmund) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.
31'

Ramy Bensebaini (Dortmund) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
30'

A precise short pass from Karim Adeyemi releases Felix Nmecha (Dortmund) in space inside the box, but he smashes a wild shot high over the bar.
28'

Good movement by Ramy Bensebaini (Dortmund), but he can't find any of his teammates as the cross is poor.
26'

Corner kick. Dortmund will have an opportunity.
25'

Julian Ryerson (Dortmund) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
21'

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) unleashes a shot, but his effort is poor and floats high over the bar.
21'

The resulting set piece from Dortmund is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
21'

Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund) had a good opportunity from long range. His shot was directed towards the right side of the goal, but Thomas Dahne was alert and made a comfortable save.
20'

A corner kick by Dortmund is thwarted by the well prepared Thomas Dahne (Holstein Kiel).
20'

Daniel Svensson (Dortmund) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
17'

Julian Ryerson (Dortmund) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.
14'

Dortmund are ruled offside.
11'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Dortmund, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
9'

Carl Johansson (Holstein Kiel) receives a red card after his horrific challenge and is sent off!
6'

Harm Osmers interrupts the game. One of the players from Holstein Kiel won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair.
3'

Goal! Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Thomas Dahne into left side of the goal.
3'

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
2'

Harm Osmers blows his whistle and signals a foul after Lewis Holtby (Holstein Kiel) brought his opponent down. Penalty! A huge opportunity to score for Dortmund.
1'

The match has just started.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Holstein Kiel will have the kick-off.

Harm Osmers is introduced as the referee for today's match.

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