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WATCH: JUDE BELLINGHAM - 'CAPTAINCY A DREAM COME TRUE, BUT...'

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WATCH: STEFFEN TIGGES: 'I'M NOT THE MATCHWINNER'

90'
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FULL-TIME! COLOGNE 3-2 DORTMUND

Kudos to Colgone - they were superb in the second half - but it's another missed opportunity for Dortmund. They miss the chance to go top, ahead of next week's meeting with Bayern in Der Klassiker.
Full-time
90'
+ 1

TIME ADDED ON

Into the first of four added minutes. Is there time for one final twist?
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
1.
Julian Brandt
Julian Brandt33.34km/h
2.
Dejan Ljubicic
Dejan Ljubicic33.20km/h
3.
Donyell Malen
Donyell Malen33.01km/h
84'

IT'S ALL HAPPENING!

Meyer pulls off a flying save from Skhiri's piledriver. Dortmund go up the other end from the ensuing corner with Hazard. He whips in a telling cross, but Moukoko can't get there on the stretch. There's at least another goal in this...
78'

LIFELINE!

Substitute Rothe sends in a cross that goes in off Schmitz. A third own goal in three games for Cologne. Here's your grandstand finish alert!
78'

Benno Schmitz

OWN GOAL!

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Benno Schmitz
77'

Substitution

71'

COLOGNE STRIKE AGAIN!

Incredible stuff at the RheinEnergieStadion as Ljubicic takes possession on the edge of the area and bends a stunning effort beyond Meyer's despairing dive. From 1-0 down to 3-1 up - chapeau!
71'
Dejan Ljubicic
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
3 %
69'

POST!

The flag stays down as Dietz races in on goal. He has Adamyan to his left, but opts for the shot. It cannons off the post and away to safety.
63'

Win Probability

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Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
45'
17 %
Now
70 %
61'

CHANGES

Baumgart switches up his attack, while Hazard replaces Adeyemi, who has faded since the restart.
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SHOCK LEAD FOR COLOGNE

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
2
1.07
1.65
2
Goals
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Goal attempts
2off target
8on target
5off target
9on target
58'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo penalty
ReviewPrevious handball?
DecisionNo penalty
56'

AND NOW COLOGNE LEAD!

Kainz whips in a corner, ex-BVB striker Tigges rises above Schlotterbeck and glances a header into the far corner. It really was the simple - what a turnaround!
56'
Steffen Tigges
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
9 %
53'

COLOGNE ARE LEVEL!

Hector does really well to hold off the challenges and slip a pass in behind for the run of Maina. He asks the question with low ball into the six-yard box. Kainz gambles and steers home a cool first-time finish for 1-1.
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Florian Kainz
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
37 %
51'

CHANCE!

Cologne have started the second half with real purpose as Duda stings the palms of Meyer. Dortmund need to get a grip on proceedings.
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CAPTAINS FANTASTIC

Duels won
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Jonas Hector Jude Bellingham
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AS YOU WERE

No changes at the break. It's that old footballing cliche, but the next goal will be crucial...
46'

Pressure Handling

73%
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Jude Bellingham
12 times under pressure
Jude Bellingham
Kick-off!
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HALF-TIME! COLOGNE 0-1 DORTMUND

Brandt's fabulous solo goal is the difference, though BVB could arguably be two or three to the good.
Half-time
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ADDED TIME

Two additional minutes. Terzic will be happy with what he's seen so far...
42'

RIGHT IDEA, WRONG EXECUTION

Maina gets in behind the Dortmund defence, but his cross isn't the best. It hits Ljubicic at speed in the six-yard box, and goes behind.
40'

MALEN!

Dortmund power forward on the break. Malen's under pressure as he's played in on goal, but still gets off a fierce shot that meets the steel-like wrist of Schwäbe. The Cologne stopper is keeping his side in this.
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HALF CHANCE

Malen with a cross into the box that Süle glances wide with his head. Cologne are hanging on.
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DORTMUND GOOD VALUE FOR THEIR LEAD

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.25
1.05
0
Goals
39'

Goal attempts
1off target
3on target
2off target
6on target
36'

BOOKING NO.5

Süle kicks the ball away after the whistle had sounded for a foul. Silly from a player with so much experience.
34'

ADEYEMI AGANI!

The Germany international connects with the ensuing corner, only to be denied by another fine Schwäbe save.
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ADEYEMI!

Brandt with more invention this time to direct an over-the-shoulder pass into the box for Adeyemi. He swings a left boot at the bouncing ball, but Schwäbe gets fingertips to the shot at the expense of a corner.
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Win Probability

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Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
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35 %
34'
61 %
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DORTMUND LEAD!

Hübers concedes possession as Dortmund swarm. Bellingham slips an inside pass into the feet of Brandt, who dances in-between two defenders on his way into the box and dispatches past the on-rushing Schwäbe. Superb take.
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Julian Brandt
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
51 %
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
1.
Donyell Malen
Donyell Malen33.01km/h
2.
Dejan Ljubicic
Dejan Ljubicic32.42km/h
29'

KAINZ!

A cross from the right hits Schlotterbeck on the back. Kainz picks up the loose ball and feints to shoot, before dragging a left-footed strike wide of the far post. He had time to get that onto his right. Guerreiro is shown a yellow card for a foul in the build-up.
27'

MALEN!

Another great chance for Dortmund. Adeyemi slips through Malen on the break. He cuts inside on the edge of the area, but spoons the shot over. Had to at least hit the target.
25'

RASH

Duda escapes with just a caution after thundering into the back of former Cologne teammate Özcan. Seen those upgraded to reds...
24'

CHANCE!

Cologne scramble desperately as Malen dinks a ball across goal. Adeyemi's on the stretch at the back post, but can't get a touch.
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BOOKINGS

Hübers is booked for going in high and late on Modeste. Adeyemi then earns a ticking off for preventing a Kainz throw-in.
17'

MALEN!

Quick feet from the Dutchman in the box to create space for a shot that Schwäbe has to beat clear at his near post. Lively spell.
15'

ROUTE ONE

A ball over the top catches out Dortmund. Maina controls in the area and squares a pass to Ljubicic. He stings the palms of Meyer at his near post, but the flag had already gone up for offside.
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DANGER SIGNS

Adeyemi and Malen combine on the edge of the Cologne area. Bellingham runs from deep to shoot goalwards, but a deflection takes it skywards. Schwäbe's attempt at a punched clearance is all kinds of wrong, and the ball goes behind for an avoidable corner that ultimately comes to nothing.
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MAN DOWN

Hector collides with Modeste as the two contest a corner in the Cologne area. Modeste checks his former skipper is OK, before plsy resumes.
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UNDER WAY!

Top spot could be Dortmund's with a win, one week before they host Bayern in Der Klassiker. Cologne in white and red, BVB in black and yellow...
Kick-off!

COLOGNE TEAM NEWS

Steffen Baumgart assessed the recent draw against Bochum and opts for a couple of changes to his side today. Linton Maina is in ahead of Jan Thielmann while Luca Kilian is back from suspension and replaces Nikola Soldo.
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DORTMUND TEAM NEWS

Jude Bellingham leads Dortmund out as BVB captain for the first time in the Bundesliga. The hosts post three changes to the side that started the win against Schalke last time out. Adeyemi is in for the injured Reus while Süle starts for the ill Hummels. Guerreiro is back in the side with Wolf missing out.

BVB SUBS

Lotka, Hazard, Moukoko, Can, Passlack, Rothe, Coulibaly, Papadopoulos

BVB STARTING XI

Meyer - Meunier, Süle, Schlotterbeck, Guerreiro - Bellingham (c), Özcan - Adeyemi, Brandt, Malen - Modeste

COLOGNE SUBS

Urbig, Pedersen, Soldo, Martel, Huseinbasic, Uth, Schindler, Adamyan, Dietz

COLOGNE STARTING XI

Schwäbe - Schmitz, Kilian, Hübers, Hector (c) - Skhiri, Ljubicic - Maina, Duda, Kainz - Tigges
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FAMILIAR FACE

Anthony Modeste scored 79 goals in 157 competitive games for Cologne and is back to face his old side today. The French forward is a huge fan favourite with the hosts and even had a song penned after him by a popular local group, the words suggesting that Modeste can do pretty much anything. "Who's going to win the Eurovision song contest? Anthony Modeste," for example.

GOALS GUARANTEED?

The last time these sides played out a scoreless draw was on 29 April, 2017. There have been goals scored in the last eight encounters between the teams. A fine omen indeed.
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"FOOTBALL FESTIVAL"

If you're a Cologne fan, you'll have been lifted by the words of coach Steffen Baumgart, who said of today's Matchday 8 game against the Black-and-Yellows: "We want to play forward and attack offensively. I like the football we play. We have 50,000 spectators in the stadium who want to experience a football festival.”

DORTMUND'S "BIG CHANCE"

"I'm sure we'll produce another good performance on Saturday, then we'll have a big chance to win the match." So said BVB boss Edin Terzic ahead of today's encounter at the Rhein Energie Stadion. Dortmund will have to make do without the injured Gregor Kobel, Gio Reyna and Marco Reus, who add to a long-term list of absentees that includes Sebastien Haller, Mo Dahoud, Mateu Morey and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
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WATCH: HOW DORTMUND BEAT SCHALKE

Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS illustrates Dortmund's new-found gritty side. BVB ground out a 1-0 win through teenaged substitute Youssoufa Moukoko's late goal.

TITLE-WINNING FORM?

BVB are in second place ahead of the visit of mid-table Cologne. They've won five of their seven league fixtures so far, keeping four clean sheets. Edin Terzic's side are also three points better off than defending champions Bayern Munich, who visit the Signal Iduna Park for Der Klassiker on 8 October.

STAY TUNED!

Borussia Dortmund return to action following the September international break with a testing home game against Cologne. The Black-Yellows beat Schalke in the Revierderby last time out, and could take top spot from Union Berlin with a win...