FT VfB Stuttgart 0 - 2
Borussia Dortmund
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' Today's attendance is 58248.
90+5' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 45%, Borussia Dortmund: 55%.
90+5' Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart trips Jude Bellingham
90+5' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
90+4' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
90+4' Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund is ruled offside.
90+4' Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+4' Jude Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
90+4' Great skill from Jude Bellingham as he dribbles past his opponents
90+3' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
90+2' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Dortmund sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
90+1' Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+1' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
90+1' Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
90+1' Marius Wolf of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 45%, Borussia Dortmund: 55%.
90' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
90' Borna Sosa wastes a huge chance as he hits the crossbar with a volley!
90' Hiroki Ito carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
89' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Goal kick for Borussia Dortmund.
89' Tiago Tomas is leaving the field to be replaced by Enzo Millot in a tactical substitution.
88' Danger averted there as Dan-Axel Zagadou from Borussia Dortmund clears the danger with a good tackle
88' Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
87' The match resumes with a drop ball.
86' The referee runs back to show Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart a yellow card for the previous foul.
86' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
86' Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart concedes a foul on Julian Brandt but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
86' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
85' Roberto Massimo from VfB Stuttgart had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
85' Erik Thommy from VfB Stuttgart sends a deflected cross into the box.
85' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 44%, Borussia Dortmund: 56%.
85' Goal kick for Borussia Dortmund.
84' Erik Thommy fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
84' Hiroki Ito from VfB Stuttgart crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
83' VfB Stuttgart with a potentially dangerous attack.
82' Roberto Massimo from VfB Stuttgart is ruled offside.
82' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
82' Jude Bellingham commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
81' The ref blows his whistle. Jude Bellingham charged Wataru Endo from behind and it's a free-kick
81' Great vision by Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
81' Borussia Dortmund with a potentially dangerous attack.
81' Goal kick for Borussia Dortmund.
81' What a miss! Konstantinos Mavropanos has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
81' Erik Thommy from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the right.
80' Gregor Kobel from Borussia Dortmund makes a great save.
80' Should have been a goal! Borna Sosa gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Gregor Kobel!
80' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
79' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Omar Marmoush is leaving the field to be replaced by Erik Thommy in a tactical substitution.
78' Chris Fuehrich is leaving the field to be replaced by Roberto Massimo in a tactical substitution.
78' Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
78' Emre Can of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Great skill from Emre Can as he dribbles past his opponents
78' The match is very one-sided right now. Borussia Dortmund are clearly dominating possession
77' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
77' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund plays a cheeky 1-2 with Erling Haaland.
77' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
76' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 44%, Borussia Dortmund: 56%.
75' Raphael Guerreiro is leaving the field to be replaced by Marius Wolf in a tactical substitution.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Stenzel from VfB Stuttgart trips Jude Bellingham
74' Tanguy Coulibaly from VfB Stuttgart sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
74' Omar Marmoush from VfB Stuttgart sends a deflected cross into the box.
74' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
73' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
73' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
71' Marco Reus provided the assist for the goal.
71' G O O O A A A L - Julian Brandt scores with the right foot!71' Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
71' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
71' Hiroki Ito sends a long ball upfield.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Dan-Axel Zagadou from Borussia Dortmund trips Tiago Tomas
70' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 43%, Borussia Dortmund: 57%.
70' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
69' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
69' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
68' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
67' Hiroki Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Thorgan Hazard puts in a cross...
67' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Goal kick for Borussia Dortmund.
66' The game is restarted.
66' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
66' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
66' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
66' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund sends an effort wide of target
66' Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
66' Axel Witsel of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
66' Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
66' Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
66' Emre Can puts in a cross...
65' Marco Reus tests Florian Mueller with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
65' Raphael Guerreiro of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
65' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 45%, Borussia Dortmund: 55%.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Stenzel from VfB Stuttgart trips Thorgan Hazard
64' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' Safe hands from Florian Mueller as he comes out and claims the ball
64' Manuel Akanji puts in a cross...
63' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the left.
63' Atakan Karazor clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
63' Emre Can puts in a cross...
63' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
62' Goal kick for Borussia Dortmund.
62' Orel Mangala is leaving the field to be replaced by Tanguy Coulibaly in a tactical substitution.
62' CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Pascal Stenzel strikes the crossbar!
62' Borna Sosa of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
62' Some neat football here as Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart plays a 1-2 with Orel Mangala.
61' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 45%, Borussia Dortmund: 55%.
60' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
60' Marco Reus fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
60' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
59' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
59' Danger averted there as Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart clears the danger with a good tackle
59' Borussia Dortmund with a potentially dangerous attack.
59' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
58' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
58' Emre Can of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
58' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
57' That's a great ball by Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
56' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
56' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
56' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
55' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
55' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 45%, Borussia Dortmund: 55%.
54' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Dortmund makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' Raphael Guerreiro of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
54' Great vision by Dan-Axel Zagadou from Borussia Dortmund as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
54' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
54' Marco Reus could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
54' Julian Brandt of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
54' Jude Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
53' Borussia Dortmund with a potentially dangerous attack.
53' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
53' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
52' Tiago Tomas fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
52' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
52' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
51' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
51' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 46%, Borussia Dortmund: 54%.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart trips Thorgan Hazard
49' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Omar Marmoush from VfB Stuttgart is ruled offside.
48' Could be a good chance here as Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
48' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
48' How did he miss that? Tiago Tomas has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
47' Chris Fuehrich swings in a cross from the free kick.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund trips Atakan Karazor
47' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Tiago Tomas from VfB Stuttgart had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
47' Wataru Endo of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
46' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Mats Hummels is leaving the field to be replaced by Dan-Axel Zagadou in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' The only goal scored by Borussia Dortmund gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 46%, Borussia Dortmund: 54%.
45+4' Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Dortmund goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Omar Marmoush
45+3' Borna Sosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Marco Reus swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+3' After a tactical foul, Orel Mangala sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
45+3' Orel Mangala from VfB Stuttgart goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Julian Brandt
45+2' Great vision by Hiroki Ito from VfB Stuttgart as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
45+2' Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
45+1' Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Atakan Karazor
45' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 45%, Borussia Dortmund: 55%.
45' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
45' Borussia Dortmund are trying to create something here.
44' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
44' Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Dortmund makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
44' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
43' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Marco Reus relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the left.
43' Emre Can clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
42' VfB Stuttgart with a potentially dangerous attack.
42' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
42' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
41' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
40' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 42%, Borussia Dortmund: 58%.
40' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' The game is restarted.
40' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
39' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
39' Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
39' Chris Fuehrich puts in a cross...
39' Mats Hummels relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Tiago Tomas puts in a cross...
39' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
38' A shot by Jude Bellingham is blocked.
38' Borussia Dortmund start a counter attack.
38' Erling Haaland relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the left.
37' Chris Fuehrich from VfB Stuttgart directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37' Mats Hummels could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
37' Chris Fuehrich from VfB Stuttgart is ruled offside.
36' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Mahmoud Dahoud is injured and is replaced by Axel Witsel.
36' Tiago Tomas from VfB Stuttgart crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
35' That's a great ball by Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
35' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 40%, Borussia Dortmund: 60%.
35' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
34' The game is restarted.
34' Mahmoud Dahoud is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
34' Mahmoud Dahoud is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
33' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
33' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
32' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Mahmoud Dahoud comes back onto the field.
32' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
32' The game is restarted.
31' Mahmoud Dahoud is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
31' Mahmoud Dahoud is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
30' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
30' Omar Marmoush from VfB Stuttgart sends an effort wide of target
30' Chris Fuehrich of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
30' Mahmoud Dahoud from Borussia Dortmund concedes a foul on Wataru Endo but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
30' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
30' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 44%, Borussia Dortmund: 56%.
29' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
28' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Great vision by Hiroki Ito from VfB Stuttgart as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
27' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
27' Borussia Dortmund start a counter attack.
27' Mats Hummels relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
26' Chris Fuehrich swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
26' Tiago Tomas from VfB Stuttgart tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
26' Mats Hummels relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Pascal Stenzel puts in a cross...
25' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
25' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 42%, Borussia Dortmund: 58%.
24' A player from Borussia Dortmund sends a shot outside the penalty box, but Florian Mueller manages to grab the ball.
24' Mahmoud Dahoud puts in a cross...
24' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Borussia Dortmund plays a short goal kick.
23' How did he miss that? Omar Marmoush has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
23' Orel Mangala from VfB Stuttgart puts in a great cross...
22' Konstantinos Mavropanos from VfB Stuttgart directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
22' Mahmoud Dahoud fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
22' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the left.
21' Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
21' Raphael Guerreiro of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
20' Emre Can relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Konstantinos Mavropanos puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 43%, Borussia Dortmund: 57%.
20' A shot by Borna Sosa is blocked.
20' Tiago Tomas from VfB Stuttgart directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Pascal Stenzel carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
19' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Mats Hummels relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Pascal Stenzel puts in a cross...
19' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
18' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Hiroki Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Thorgan Hazard puts in a cross...
17' Good effort by Tiago Tomas as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
17' Chris Fuehrich of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
17' Marco Reus releases a shot, it's parried by Florian Mueller but he can't hold onto it...
17' Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund directs a ball squarely in the box.
17' Thorgan Hazard of Borussia Dortmund passes the ball to a team mate.
17' Borussia Dortmund start a counter attack.
16' The referee signals a free kick as Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund trips Omar Marmoush
15' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 37%, Borussia Dortmund: 63%.
14' Borussia Dortmund managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
13' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Borussia Dortmund stands.
12' Erling Haaland provided the assist for the goal.
12' G O O O A A A L - Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Julian Brandt12' Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund makes a great pass and space opens up...
12' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
12' Jude Bellingham carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
12' Borussia Dortmund start a counter attack.
12' Konstantinos Mavropanos could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
12' Manuel Akanji relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Atakan Karazor puts in a cross...
11' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
11' A chance presents itself to Mats Hummels from Borussia Dortmund but his header goes wide
11' Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the left.
10' Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
10' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 33%, Borussia Dortmund: 67%.
9' Borussia Dortmund take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
9' Close! Raphael Guerreiro with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
9' Poor play by Orel Mangala as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
8' Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Dortmund swings in the corner from the right.
8' Konstantinos Mavropanos clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
8' Thorgan Hazard puts in a cross...
7' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
7' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Mats Hummels sends a long ball upfield.
6' Giovanni Reyna is injured and is replaced by Julian Brandt.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart trips Mahmoud Dahoud
5' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 20%, Borussia Dortmund: 80%.
5' The referee signals a free kick as Chris Fuehrich from VfB Stuttgart trips Jude Bellingham
4' The referee signals a free kick as Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart trips Thorgan Hazard
4' Borussia Dortmund are in control of the ball.
3' Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
3' Orel Mangala from VfB Stuttgart concedes a foul on Mahmoud Dahoud but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
3' The match resumes with a drop ball.
2' Giovanni Reyna is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
2' Giovanni Reyna is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
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 good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' VfB Stuttgart kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Arena, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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