FT Borussia Dortmund 3 - 0
Schalke 04
Commentary:
90+1' Borussia Dortmund with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+1' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 70%, Schalke 04: 30%.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Benito Raman from Schalke 04 trips Mateu Morey
90' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 70%, Schalke 04: 30%.
89' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
88' Safe hands from Frederik Roennow as he comes out and claims the ball
88' Axel Witsel sends a long ball upfield.
88' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
87' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
86' Schalke 04 is in control of the ball.
86' The referee signals a free kick as Thomas Delaney from Borussia Dortmund trips Can Bozdogan
86' Matija Nastasic relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Mats Hummels sends a long ball upfield.
85' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 71%, Schalke 04: 29%.
85' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Marco Reus swings in a cross from the free kick.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Bastian Oczipka from Schalke 04 trips Mateu Morey
83' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
82' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
82' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' The referee signals a free kick as Mateu Morey from Borussia Dortmund trips Bastian Oczipka
80' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 71%, Schalke 04: 29%.
80' Thomas Meunier is leaving the field to be replaced by Mateu Morey in a tactical substitution.
79' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' Raphael Guerreiro provided the assist for the goal.
78' G O O O A A A L - Mats Hummels from Borussia Dortmund heads the ball home!78' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the right.
77' Jadon Sancho is leaving the field to be replaced by Thorgan Hazard in a tactical substitution.
77' Julian Brandt is leaving the field to be replaced by Marco Reus in a tactical substitution.
77' Matija Nastasic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
77' Thomas Meunier from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Borussia Dortmund is having a good opportunity to score.
76' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
76' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Can Bozdogan from Schalke 04 is ruled offside.
75' Amine Harit puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 71%, Schalke 04: 29%.
74' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Schalke 04 is trying to create something here.
74' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' Some neat football here as Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund plays a 1-2 with Erling Haaland.
74' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
73' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
73' Felix Passlack puts in a cross...
73' Felix Passlack from Borussia Dortmund takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
72' The referee signals a free kick as Can Bozdogan from Schalke 04 trips Thomas Delaney
72' Schalke 04 is in control of the ball.
71' Mahmoud Dahoud is leaving the field to be replaced by Axel Witsel in a tactical substitution.
71' Giovanni Reyna is leaving the field to be replaced by Felix Passlack in a tactical substitution.
71' Rabbi Matondo is leaving the field to be replaced by Benito Raman in a tactical substitution.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Kilian Ludewig from Schalke 04 trips Giovanni Reyna
71' The match is very one-sided right now. Borussia Dortmund are clearly dominating possession
71' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
71' Can Bozdogan relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Julian Brandt puts in a cross...
71' A chance opens up as Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund successfully finds a team mate in the area...
70' Poor play by Malick Thiaw as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
70' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the right.
70' Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
70' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the right.
70' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 71%, Schalke 04: 29%.
70' Giovanni Reyna sees his shot deflected off target
69' Salif Sane relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Raphael Guerreiro puts in a cross...
69' Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the right.
69' Should have been a goal! Erling Haaland gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Frederik Roennow!
69' Julian Brandt of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
68' Borussia Dortmund is having a good opportunity to score.
68' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
68' Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
67' Could be a good chance here as Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
67' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
66' Schalke 04 is trying to create something here.
66' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
66' Poor play by Malick Thiaw as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
66' Raphael Guerreiro puts in a cross...
65' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 71%, Schalke 04: 29%.
65' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Omar Mascarell relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Great skill from Jadon Sancho as he dribbles past his opponents
64' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
63' Schalke 04 is trying to create something here.
63' Matija Nastasic from Schalke 04 looks to have committed a foul on Raphael Guerreiro but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
62' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
61' Jadon Sancho provided the assist for the goal.
61' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.61' Jadon Sancho carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
61' Borussia Dortmund is having a good opportunity to score.
60' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 70%, Schalke 04: 30%.
60' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
58' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Amine Harit from Schalke 04 trips Giovanni Reyna
56' Mahmoud Dahoud is penalised for pushing Matija Nastasic.
56' Goncalo Paciencia is leaving the field to be replaced by Ahmed Kutucu in a tactical substitution.
56' Nabil Bentaleb is leaving the field to be replaced by Can Bozdogan in a tactical substitution.
56' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 70%, Schalke 04: 30%.
55' G O O O A A A L - Manuel Akanji reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!55' Frederik Roennow saved a certain goal there! Raphael Guerreiro found himself in a great scoring position but Frederik Roennow denied him with a great save
55' Some neat football here as Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund plays a 1-2 with Julian Brandt.
55' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund takes a short corner kick from the right.
55' Salif Sane clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
54' Jadon Sancho swings in a cross from the free kick.
54' Nabil Bentaleb from Schalke 04 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Giovanni Reyna
54' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
53' Schalke 04 is trying to create something here.
53' Goncalo Paciencia from Schalke 04 is ruled offside.
53' Schalke 04 is in control of the ball.
52' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' The referee signals a free kick as Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund trips Kilian Ludewig
51' Mahmoud Dahoud from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Great skill from Mahmoud Dahoud as he dribbles past his opponents
51' A shot by Jadon Sancho is blocked.
50' Schalke 04 is in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 70%, Schalke 04: 30%.
49' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
49' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Giovanni Reyna from Borussia Dortmund sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
49' Borussia Dortmund is having a good opportunity to score.
48' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
47' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Schalke 04 is in control of the ball.
46' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' Borussia Dortmund has been the better team in this half
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 72%, Schalke 04: 28%.
45' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' A shot by Giovanni Reyna is blocked.
45' Giovanni Reyna from Borussia Dortmund takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
45' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 72%, Schalke 04: 28%.
44' Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
44' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Schalke 04 is in control of the ball.
43' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
43' Great skill from Giovanni Reyna as he dribbles past his opponents
43' Borussia Dortmund is having a good opportunity to score.
42' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
42' Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
42' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
41' Mahmoud Dahoud from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Amine Harit is penalised for pushing Julian Brandt.
40' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 72%, Schalke 04: 28%.
40' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
38' Kilian Ludewig is penalised for pushing Giovanni Reyna.
38' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
37' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
37' A chance presents itself to Giovanni Reyna from Borussia Dortmund but his header goes wide
37' Thomas Meunier puts in a cross...
36' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
35' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 70%, Schalke 04: 30%.
35' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Mahmoud Dahoud relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Bastian Oczipka from Schalke 04 swings in the corner from the left.
34' Goncalo Paciencia from Schalke 04 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
34' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' A shot by Bastian Oczipka is blocked.
34' Rabbi Matondo of Schalke 04 passes the ball to a team mate.
34' Rabbi Matondo from Schalke 04 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
34' Schalke 04 start a counter attack.
33' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Malick Thiaw is penalised for pushing Giovanni Reyna.
32' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
32' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
31' CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Mahmoud Dahoud strikes the crossbar!
31' Matija Nastasic relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the left.
31' Thomas Delaney from Borussia Dortmund directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund tries to play a 1-2 with Giovanni Reyna, but the ball is intercepted.
30' A chance opens up as Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund successfully finds a team mate in the area...
30' Manuel Akanji sends a long ball upfield.
30' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 69%, Schalke 04: 31%.
29' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Erling Haaland goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
29' Borussia Dortmund is having a good opportunity to score.
29' Mahmoud Dahoud carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
28' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
28' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Great skill from Jadon Sancho as he dribbles past his opponents
27' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
27' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
26' Rabbi Matondo from Schalke 04 is ruled offside.
26' Matija Nastasic from Schalke 04 heads the ball to a team mate.
25' Bastian Oczipka from Schalke 04 swings in the corner from the right.
25' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 68%, Schalke 04: 32%.
25' Goncalo Paciencia sees his shot deflected off target
25' Schalke 04 is having a good opportunity to score.
25' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' The game is restarted.
24' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
23' Reckless challenge there. Thomas Delaney commits a rough foul on Amine Harit
23' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Schalke 04 is in control of the ball.
22' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22' Raphael Guerreiro puts in a cross...
22' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
21' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
21' Reckless challenge there. Malick Thiaw commits a rough foul on Giovanni Reyna
20' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 69%, Schalke 04: 31%.
19' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
19' Goal kick for Borussia Dortmund.
18' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
18' Raphael Guerreiro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
18' A shot by Erling Haaland is blocked.
18' Giovanni Reyna puts in a cross...
17' The referee signals a free kick as Bastian Oczipka from Schalke 04 trips Mahmoud Dahoud
17' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' The match is very one-sided right now. Borussia Dortmund are clearly dominating possession
16' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Frederik Roennow saved a certain goal there! Thomas Meunier found himself in a great scoring position but Frederik Roennow denied him with a great save
16' Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
16' Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
16' Julian Brandt of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
15' Great vision by Bastian Oczipka from Schalke 04 as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
15' Borussia Dortmund is having a good opportunity to score.
15' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 65%, Schalke 04: 35%.
15' Safe hands from Frederik Roennow as he comes out and claims the ball
15' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the right.
14' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund sends a deflected cross into the box.
14' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
13' Omar Mascarell commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
13' Reckless challenge there. Omar Mascarell commits a rough foul on Mahmoud Dahoud
12' Schalke 04 is in control of the ball.
12' Goncalo Paciencia is penalised for pushing Mahmoud Dahoud.
12' Good effort by Erling Haaland as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
12' Julian Brandt of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
12' Borussia Dortmund is having a good opportunity to score.
12' Matija Nastasic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
11' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
11' Jadon Sancho fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
11' A shot by Mahmoud Dahoud is blocked.
11' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10' Could be a good chance here as Mahmoud Dahoud from Borussia Dortmund cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
10' Borussia Dortmund is trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 70%, Schalke 04: 30%.
10' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Schalke 04 is trying to create something here.
9' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Great vision by Malick Thiaw from Schalke 04 as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
8' Borussia Dortmund is having a good opportunity to score.
7' Mats Hummels swings in a cross from the free kick.
7' Reckless challenge there. Amine Harit commits a rough foul on Mats Hummels
7' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
6' Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
6' Schalke 04 is in control of the ball.
5' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 80%, Schalke 04: 20%.
5' Schalke 04 is in control of the ball.
4' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' The referee signals a free kick as Goncalo Paciencia from Schalke 04 trips Mats Hummels
2' Schalke 04 is trying to create something here.
1' Borussia Dortmund is in control of the ball.
1' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Borussia Dortmund kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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