FT Borussia Dortmund 2 - 1
VfB Stuttgart
Commentary:
90+5' Borussia Dortmund with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 64%, VfB Stuttgart: 36%.
90+4' Today's attendance is 57900.
90+4' Borna Sosa is penalised for pushing Jude Bellingham.
90+4' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
90+3' Goal kick for Borussia Dortmund.
90+3' A chance presents itself to Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart but his header goes wide
90+3' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
90+3' The ref blows his whistle. Thorgan Hazard charged Alexis Tibidi from behind and it's a free-kick
90+2' Goal kick for Borussia Dortmund.
90+1' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart trips Jude Bellingham
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
90' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 65%, VfB Stuttgart: 35%.
90' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
89' Goal kick for Borussia Dortmund.
89' Donyell Malen is leaving the field to be replaced by Ansgar Knauff in a tactical substitution.
89' Hiroki Ito from VfB Stuttgart sends an effort wide of target
88' Poor play by Thorgan Hazard as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
88' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the left.
88' The game is restarted.
88' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
88' Hiroki Ito from VfB Stuttgart heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
87' Borna Sosa swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' Tanguy Coulibaly is leaving the field to be replaced by Hamadi Al Ghaddioui in a tactical substitution.
87' Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Dortmund goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tanguy Coulibaly
87' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
86' A wonderful team goal!
85' G O O O A A A L - Marco Reus reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!85' Thorgan Hazard releases a shot, it's parried by Florian Mueller but he can't hold onto it...
85' Could be a good chance here as Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
85' Borussia Dortmund start a counter attack.
85' A shot by Tanguy Coulibaly is blocked.
85' Emre Can relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the right.
85' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 66%, VfB Stuttgart: 34%.
84' Emre Can clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
84' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
84' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
84' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
83' Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
83' Hiroki Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Thomas Meunier puts in a cross...
83' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
83' Alexis Tibidi from VfB Stuttgart goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Manuel Akanji
82' Safe hands from Florian Mueller as he comes out and claims the ball
82' Great defending by Waldemar Anton from VfB Stuttgart to prevent his team conceding a goal.
82' A chance opens up as Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund successfully finds a team mate in the area...
81' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
81' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
81' Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
81' Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Dortmund directs a ball squarely in the box.
80' Great skill from Thorgan Hazard as he dribbles past his opponents
80' Konstantinos Mavropanos comes back onto the field.
80' The game is restarted.
80' Konstantinos Mavropanos is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
80' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 65%, VfB Stuttgart: 35%.
79' Konstantinos Mavropanos is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
78' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
78' Dangerous challenge by Steffen Tigges from Borussia Dortmund. Konstantinos Mavropanos on the receiving end of that.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Emre Can from Borussia Dortmund trips Tanguy Coulibaly
78' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
77' Alexis Tibidi from VfB Stuttgart is ruled offside.
77' Could be a good chance here as Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
76' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
76' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Julian Brandt is leaving the field to be replaced by Steffen Tigges in a tactical substitution.
75' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 66%, VfB Stuttgart: 34%.
75' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
75' Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund sends an effort wide of target
74' Thomas Meunier from Borussia Dortmund sends a deflected cross into the box.
74' Borussia Dortmund start a counter attack.
74' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
73' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
72' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Nikolas Nartey from VfB Stuttgart trips Jude Bellingham
71' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
70' Philipp Foerster is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel Didavi in a tactical substitution.
70' Nikolas Nartey goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
70' A shot by Hiroki Ito is blocked.
70' Manuel Akanji relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 68%, VfB Stuttgart: 32%.
69' Dangerous challenge by Emre Can from Borussia Dortmund. Konstantinos Mavropanos on the receiving end of that.
68' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
68' The game is restarted.
68' Atakan Karazor is injured and is replaced by Nikolas Nartey.
68' Roberto Massimo is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexis Tibidi in a tactical substitution.
67' Atakan Karazor is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
67' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
67' CHANCE! Jude Bellingham has a great chance to score but his volleyed effort fails to hit the target!
67' Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund sees his effort hit the crossbar after the keeper parries the ball.
67' A shot by Julian Brandt is blocked.
66' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
66' A shot by Julian Brandt is blocked.
66' Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
66' Could be a good chance here as Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
65' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 66%, VfB Stuttgart: 34%.
65' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
64' Raphael Guerreiro is leaving the field to be replaced by Emre Can in a tactical substitution.
64' That goal for VfB Stuttgart came against the run of play
63' Atakan Karazor provided the assist for the goal.
63' G O O O A A A L - Roberto Massimo scores with the left foot!63' Great skill from Roberto Massimo as he dribbles past his opponents
63' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
63' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
62' Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Dortmund tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
62' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
62' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
61' Waldemar Anton fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
61' Waldemar Anton from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
61' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
61' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' Tanguy Coulibaly from VfB Stuttgart sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
60' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
60' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 68%, VfB Stuttgart: 32%.
59' Axel Witsel from Borussia Dortmund goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wataru Endo
59' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Danger averted there as Thomas Meunier from Borussia Dortmund clears the danger with a good tackle
59' A chance opens up as Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart successfully finds a team mate in the area...
58' The game is restarted.
58' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
58' Dangerous challenge by Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund. Konstantinos Mavropanos on the receiving end of that.
57' Borussia Dortmund managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
56' Raphael Guerreiro provided the assist for the goal.
56' GOAL! - Donyell Malen score from a shot with the right foot, that takes a deflection.56' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
55' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 67%, VfB Stuttgart: 33%.
54' A player from VfB Stuttgart takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
54' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
54' What a miss! Mats Hummels has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
54' Raphael Guerreiro swings in a cross from the free kick.
54' Roberto Massimo hand-balls.
53' A shot by Raphael Guerreiro is blocked.
53' Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Thomas Meunier puts in a cross...
53' A shot by Donyell Malen is blocked.
53' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
52' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' The match resumes with a drop ball.
50' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
50' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 67%, VfB Stuttgart: 33%.
49' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Marco Reus sends a direct free kick on target, but the keeper saves it.
48' After a tactical foul, Waldemar Anton sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
48' Waldemar Anton from VfB Stuttgart goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Donyell Malen
47' Orel Mangala is penalised for pushing Jude Bellingham.
47' Hiroki Ito from VfB Stuttgart crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
47' Mats Hummels relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Orel Mangala puts in a cross...
46' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' Borussia Dortmund had the ball in their control, but couldn’t go into the pause with the lead.
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 69%, VfB Stuttgart: 31%.
45' The match resumes with a drop ball.
45' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
45' A shot by Raphael Guerreiro is blocked.
45' Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Raphael Guerreiro puts in a cross...
45' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Philipp Foerster relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the left.
44' Waldemar Anton clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
44' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
44' Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund directs a ball squarely in the box.
44' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
43' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
43' Danger averted there as Konstantinos Mavropanos from VfB Stuttgart clears the danger with a good tackle
43' Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Dortmund takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
42' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
42' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
41' That's a great ball by Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
41' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
40' The ref blows his whistle. Orel Mangala charged Thomas Meunier from behind and it's a free-kick
40' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 67%, VfB Stuttgart: 33%.
39' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jude Bellingham
38' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
38' Waldemar Anton from VfB Stuttgart had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
38' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the left.
38' Gregor Kobel stretches his body and turns behind a volleyed effort by Tanguy Coulibaly. That was a great scoring chance!
38' Orel Mangala from VfB Stuttgart heads the ball to a team mate.
38' Could be a good chance here as Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
38' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
37' Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Dortmund sends an effort wide of target
37' Jude Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
37' Florian Mueller relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Julian Brandt puts in a cross...
36' Tanguy Coulibaly from VfB Stuttgart goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Axel Witsel
35' Yellow card for Tanguy Coulibaly.
35' Reckless challenge there. Tanguy Coulibaly commits a rough foul on Mats Hummels
35' The referee signals a free kick as Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund trips Wataru Endo
35' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 66%, VfB Stuttgart: 34%.
35' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Great vision by Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
34' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
34' Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund tries to play a 1-2 with Marco Reus, but the ball is intercepted.
33' Thomas Meunier is penalised for pushing Orel Mangala.
32' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
32' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
31' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
31' Dangerous challenge by Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart. Jude Bellingham on the receiving end of that.
30' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 62%, VfB Stuttgart: 38%.
29' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Manuel Akanji puts in a cross...
29' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
28' Safe hands from Florian Mueller as he comes out and claims the ball
28' Julian Brandt puts in a cross...
28' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
28' Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Raphael Guerreiro puts in a cross...
27' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
27' The match is very one-sided right now. Borussia Dortmund are clearly dominating possession
26' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
25' Safe hands from Florian Mueller as he comes out and claims the ball
25' Thorgan Hazard goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
25' Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 59%, VfB Stuttgart: 41%.
24' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
23' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Safe hands from Florian Mueller as he comes out and claims the ball
23' Jude Bellingham puts in a cross...
23' Great skill from Jude Bellingham as he dribbles past his opponents
22' Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Hiroki Ito
22' Julian Brandt sends a long ball upfield.
22' Roberto Massimo shoots from outside the box, but Gregor Kobel has it under control
22' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
21' Good effort by Philipp Foerster as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
21' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
20' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
20' Great defending by Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund to prevent his team conceding a goal.
20' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
20' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 62%, VfB Stuttgart: 38%.
19' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
19' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Mats Hummels from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Julian Brandt puts in a cross...
18' Hiroki Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Julian Brandt swings in a cross from the free kick.
17' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Julian Brandt
16' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
16' The ref blows his whistle. Philipp Foerster charged Axel Witsel from behind and it's a free-kick
15' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
15' Philipp Foerster goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
15' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart directs a ball squarely in the box.
15' Could be a good chance here as Tanguy Coulibaly from VfB Stuttgart cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
15' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 65%, VfB Stuttgart: 35%.
14' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
14' Hiroki Ito puts in a cross...
13' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
13' What a miss! Donyell Malen has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
13' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
13' Oh no. From a promising position Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
13' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the right.
12' Thorgan Hazard sees his shot deflected off target
12' Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund directs a ball squarely in the box.
12' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
10' The match resumes with a drop ball.
10' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 63%, VfB Stuttgart: 37%.
10' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
9' Danger averted there as Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund clears the danger with a good tackle
9' Orel Mangala from VfB Stuttgart directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
9' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
8' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund trips Orel Mangala
7' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
7' Marco Reus goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
6' The referee signals a free kick as Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart trips Jude Bellingham
6' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
5' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Borussia Dortmund: 50%, VfB Stuttgart: 50%.
4' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
3' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund successfully directs a ball squarely in the box and finds a team mate.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' VfB Stuttgart kick-off, and the game is underway.
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