hello and welcome to the zignarli tuna park i'm derek ray and joining me to
provide expert analysis is stuart robson and we have live action from the bundesliga
coming right up it is borussia dortmund versus leipzig well derek we're looking forward to
this game you can't help but notice there are some great matchups all over the pitch
particularly in those central areas whichever team wins more of those battles will win the game
well it's always a great thrill to watch emily holland in action he can be absolutely unstoppable
and we should expect that he'll have a prominent role to play in this one stuart
well derek when he's on form when he's focused he's a brilliant runner with the
ball he can take on players he can go past people with ease and he's
got a great shot on him as well i'm really looking forward to watching him play today
and introducing the borussia dortmund side matsumoto starts alongside manuela kanji
in central defence and the lone striker today is erling holland
and let's have a look at the starting eleven for leipzig peter gulacci is the goalkeeper of choice
noddy mckiele starts with angelino in the fullback positions and andre silva is the lone striker
and they kick off here
many eight wanted to keep it but couldn't
this looks threatening such an important goalkeeping intervention under pressure
regain possession
something to worry about here can they keep it out
well what an opportunity but really good defending you've got to say
could be dangerous
angelino using his physical strength to make sure he doesn't lose the ball
danny almo will he play it in moving the ball effectively looking for the right moment
oh surely and a goal to give them the lead they have the reward
well here it is 1v1 against the keeper and the outcome was never really in doubt
he never looked like missing that
the effect of stinging them into action
now far from a smooth challenge now will the referee produce a card
well he's gone into the book well he was late and he deserved to book him for that
target azar well possibilities in the center given
space on the flank
and across not sufficiently well played in very timely interception
dortmund throw in here
hold on
and just like that it's gone in when russia dortmund suddenly are level
well i have to say this is a really good goal he skips past his market
and that gives him the space to get his shot away excellent stuff from it
so back underway they've leveled it at 1-1 here
lightseek with acres of space out wide but nothing comes a bit
when all is said and done
stop
so
marco royce with the corner what a vital intervention the outcome is a free kick here
and this for 1-1 and the penalty is converted i don't think anyone really questioned him
well let's take another look and what a confident penalty this is
right into the top corner that's a fantastic finish
well as they kick off again 2-1 the current state of affairs
plenty of forward momentum here but can they produce
plenty of players waiting in the middle good use of advantage for dortmund
well they're going to be very cross with themselves because that was a wasted opportunity
deserves credit for winning the ball back
and one minute of stoppage time has been added on really getting stuck in
that is that for the first half here
well i think we really need quite a few superlatives to accurately describe elling
holland's first half performance stuart's interested to get your thoughts as always
well what a first half he had i thought he was outstanding he caused the defenders all
sorts of problems with his movement and pace and he fully deserved his two goals
and the ball is moving again work to do for leipzig in the second half
under pressure doesn't seem to be bothering him
colgate lymer chance to play us in cuts it back and still an opportunity
having won the ball back they might be able to profit
nicely timed tackle
just not looking confident in possession
and dartmouth in a position might be a chance here
oh and it goes now he has his hatred a special moment for him
well here it is again and it's a superbly weighted through ball to
break that defensive line and when he gets onto it he decides
to go for power it's a really emphatic finish which gives the keeper no chance
well that's a tale of four goals in this match now three one it is and that for a throw-in
just misfiring with the pass and a substitution in the offing good pressure high up the pitch
how about the cross four's back
it's a neat move good efforts here oh good reflexes from the keeper and the danger aversing
over it comes it might still be problematic
well this would help them get back into the game and diving to towards him
well they've been getting the substitute ready and now they will make the personal change
now sending it in relatively straightforward to mop up defensively
well dortmund just can't dominate the possession but what they've done with
it has been really good and they'll be happy with the way the game is being
played at the moment they love to play on the counter attack determined block
just 20 minutes remaining now
vinnie orban lima on the ball
and they keep working away looking for passing lanes
is this the moment just couldn't get it through
can't get the shot through not to be and still chasing this game well that was the chance to get
back into this as it is they're gonna struggle now well they've won the ball back quickly
polson could play it in fosberg now the attack carried an initial threat but fizzled out
having won the ball back they might be able to profit on a crucial intervention inside the box
just 10 minutes to go really nice ball always left his marker for dead
and no nonsense defensive clearance
well the defending not the best here well when all was said and done stuart
he wasn't a million miles away no he wasn't because he
generates so much power from that sort of distance his technique is brilliant
well as we get close to hearing the final whistle we can reflect on what has been a
fabulous display by dartmouth well they've controlled most of the game haven't they
their one and two touch passing has been sharp the movement's been bright and they've scored
some good goals they just need to keep their concentration through to the final whistle
forsberg can he get one back he can and who's to say there's not enough time for
them to level matters it would be quite the story well here we can see it again
it's a beautifully weighted ball behind the back line and his movement's so clever once he gets
onto it there's only one thought in his head smash it as hard as possible what a good goal
alright
well neutrals are getting their money's worth 3-2 in this match
and the electronic board delivers the news two minutes of stoppage time
rice it's worth much hummers
and that will be that the referee brings this match to an end and maximum points for borussia
dortmund today what did you think of their performance well derek it was a tight game both
sides had their moments and chances but overall they just about shaded it a well-earned victory
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