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November 1, 2011 7:45 PM GMT
Signal-Iduna-Park — Dortmund
Referee: V. Bezborodov
Attendance: 65590
November 1, 2011 7:45 PM GMT
Signal-Iduna-Park — Dortmund
Referee: V. Bezborodov
Attendance: 65590
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| Dortmund | 1.05 | 1.02 | 1.40 | 1.42 | 1.01 | 1.40 |
| Draw | 10.50 | 15.00 | 4.75 | 4.40 | 14.00 | 4.90 |
| Olympiakos | 81.00 | 71.00 | 7.50 | 7.00 | 150.00 | 9.20 |
That's all from here - I hope you enjoyed tonight's coverage. Until next time, all the best.
In the end, Grosskreutz's early strike proved to be the difference. It was a gritty win for the hosts and the Greeks were in with a chance until the very end, but ultimately BVB managed to hold on in an uncharacteristic fashion as they leapfrog their opponents to move third in Group F.
FULL TIME! Dortmund hang on for their first Champions League win of the campaign!
90′ +3
Mellberg has a free header but misses the target! It was a good chance, but the veteran couldn't keep his header down.
90′ +2
Subotic is penalised for hand ball and Olympiakos have one last chance to equalise, with a free kick just inside their attacking half.
90′
Hummels plays a clever back-heel dribble near the edge of the box, but the ball runs out of play for a goal kick.
88′
Oh, fantastic run from Kagawa! The Japanese attacker dribbles past Mellberg and squares, but has no support and Papadopoulos clears
86′
Substitution 
Moritz Leitner 
Felipe Santana
Moritz Leitner Felipe Santana
86′
Leitner is now replaced by centre-back Felipe Santana, a straight defensive move from the hosts.
84′
Leitner has gone down, evidently with a hamstring cramp. Thus far he has covered 11.87k,, according to Uefa stats.
83′
Oh, mistake by Schmelzer! The defender heads a cross wide, but straight to Pantelic. The veteran finds himself clear of the defender, but but Grosskreutz runs him down to win the ball back.
80′
Substitution Ariel Miguel Ibagaza Marko Pantelic
Ariel Miguel Ibagaza Marko Pantelic
80′
With his first touch, Pantelic beats Piszczek to the ball before passing a ball that Kuba intercepts. The substitute punts clear; it's quite apparent that the hosts' primary concern is avoiding an equaliser.
79′
Ibigaza comes off as ex-Ajax and Hertha Berlin striker Marko Pantelic enters the game for Olympiakos.
77′
Jakub 'Kuba' Blaszczykowski is Dortmund's next substitute: he replaces Perisic, whose anger might have cost the hosts had he stayed on longer.
75′
Substitution Ivan Perisic Jakub Blaszczykowski
Ivan Perisic Jakub Blaszczykowski
75′
Orbaiz now is booked as he tackles Lewandowski from behind. The game is looking a bit unsightly now.
74′
Yellow Card Orbaiz
74′
And to boot, Perisic finds his way into the book. In his frustration, he committed a poor foul, and then kicked the advertisement hoardings.
73′
Yellow Card Ivan Perisic
73′
PERISIC IS DENIED! Kagawa does very well to win the ball and Perisic races through on goal! Megyeri makes a stunning save to deny his opposite in a one-on-one!
71′
OH, MELLBERG COULD BE OFF! And the fans are livid! Lewandowski touches past the defender, who goes to ground and upends the striker, but play continues!
69′
Oh, Perisic nearly is in with a chance: Papadopoulos makes a mistake, but Mellberg just manages to reach the ball ahead of the Croatian attacker, and clears.
67′
Substitution Marcano Djamel Abdoun
Marcano Djamel Abdoun
67′
Djamel Abdoun now is the next substitute to come on as he replaces Marcano
66′
Substitution Mario Götze Shinji Kagawa
Mario Götze Shinji Kagawa
65′
Interesting change here - Gotze is withdrawn as Shinji Kagawa replaces him. The man who assisted the opener covered a tremendous amount of ground, and looks fatigued.Interesting change here - Gotze is withdrawn as Shinji Kagawa replaces him. The man who assisted the opener covered a tremendous amount of ground, and looks fatigued.
63′
HOLEBAS! Oh, that could have been the equaliser! The German born rises to head ahead of Grosskreutz and nods just wide!
61′
LEWANDOWSKI HITS THE POST! What a chance! Holebas strikes a very poor back-pass, and Lewandowski wins the ball ahead of Megyeri. The Polish striker is clear to shoot, but from the end line, strikes the near post! Incredible!
60′
Jean Makoun now comes in for Fejsa, who has not looked so great tonight.
59′
Substitution 
Ljubomir Fejsa 
Jean II Makoun
Ljubomir Fejsa Jean II Makoun
59′
Yellow Card Avraam Papadopoulos
59′
Papadopoulos is next to go into the book as he clatters into Lewandowski near the half-way line.
56′
A good chance for Fejsa as he beats Schmelzer to a clearance, but his finish is high and wide.
55′
Dortmund look to push the tempo and Gotze bursts up the right side before playing in towards Leitner. However, the ball is slightly too heavy.
54′
Holebas has looked dangerous from set pieces today, and once again he whips in a fine free kick. It has a little too much bend, however, and sails out of play.
52′
Yellow Card Olof Mellberg
52′
Ooh, another nice shot from distance by Leitner! This one is curled towards goal, but Megyeri has little trouble with it.
51′
Mellberg goes into the book for a foul on Lewandowski at the half-way line. The game has gotten testy in the opening minutes of the half; let's see if the yellow card changes things.
48′
LEITNER! Ah, clever from the youngster as from a free kick he dribbles at the opposing defence before shooting on goal. However, Megyeri is on hand to make a good catch save.
47′
HOLEBAS! Oh, very nice strike by the man who scored in the previous fixture, two weeks ago. His drive is nonetheless parried by Weidenfeller, and BVB have a free kick for offside.
47′
HOLEBAS! Oh, very nice strike by the man who scored in the previous fixture, two weeks ago. His drive is nonetheless parried by Weidenfeller, and BVB have a free kick for offside.
46′
AND PLAY RESUMES!
45′
That's all from here - I'll be back in 15 minutes to keep you up to date on all the latest.
45′
Play started out with a bang, and the hosts did very well to take the lead through a thunderous strike from Grosskreutz. Olympiakos re-grouped well and hardly looked at all susceptible in the final 15 minutes of the half, but will need to do more if they are to earn a point or more.
45′
HALF-TIME! The first half comes to a close with a whimper.
43′
Olympiakos have another corner, and Mellberg heads wide. Both sides are livid with the referee: Weidenfeller claims he was impeded, while Mellberg insists his side should have a penalty for hand ball! The final call is goal kick, though.
41′
Nervy moment for Weidenfeller as Holebas' corner falls just in front of the goal line. Under pressure from Djebbour, the goalkeeper opts to tip over his bar for another corner.
40′
Oh, nearly a chance for the visitors to break! Miralles plays forward to Holebas, but the ball runs just a bit too far wide. The left-footed man tries a cross, but it is blocked.
38′
Djebbour looks to not on a long ball, but no player makes a run into the box and the ball rolls out of play for a goal kick.
36′
Djebbour is forced wide in order to receive service, and is closely marked as he latches onto a long ball along the right touchline. He looks to cross, but Hummels knocks the ball off him and out of play.
34′
Just over half an hour into the game, the hosts appear to be in control, but Olympiakos have not looked susceptible for quite some time. they are just one good bit of play away from an equaliser...
32′
A very clever bit of running from Gotze on the flank, but the attacker is dispossessed and the ball cleared off him for an Olympiakos throw.
29′
And indeed it was, but the visitors have wasted it! The initial cross is headed across the face of goal as Weidenfeller is caught in no-man's land. Modesto is first to the ball and volleys well high and wide. That could have been the equaliser!
28′
Marcano surges up the left flank and is a step ahead of Perisic, who concedes a free kick. Here's a good chance...
26′
Olympiakos look to break and Djebbour receives a through ball, but is sandwiched between the BVB centre-backs, and is dispossessed.
25′
Very good clearance by Megyeri, who had a very difficult task as he received a bouncing back-pass with Lewandowski chasing him down. That was far from routine...
23′
Play resumes after a lengthy break while Papadopoulos received treatment. He appears fit to continue, which is very good news for the visitors.
22′
Oh, Papadopoulos goes down in some considerable pain! Gotze swings in a free kick and Megyeri grabs the ball just ahead of Hummels, but also collides with his captain, kneeing him in the ribs. That looked painful!
20′
Clever play from Djebbour as he plays keepy-uppy before being dispossessed by Gotze. Kehl is pressured by Orbaiz, but wins a free kick in his own half.
17′
Having taken the lead for the first time in the Champions League thus far, the hosts are looking very cautious. The defenders are comfortable to hold possession until they are put under pressure.
15′
MIRALLAS! Oh, good stop from Weidenfeller! The crowd jeers as they appeal for a free kick for Gotze, but play continues as the Greeks storm forward. Mirallas makes a lovely move to leave Schmelzer in his wake and fires a low strike on goal, but is denied by the BVB goalkeeker!
14′
Mirallas and Hummels are in a foot race to the end line, and the defender does just enough to reach the ball and clear out for a corner. Better from the visitors.
9′
Please pardon the delay due to technical difficulties. We're back now and Dortmund have taken the lead through a sensational goal from Kevin Grosskruetz, who hammered home from well outside the penalty box.
7′
Assist Mario Götze
7′
Goal Kevin Großkreutz
6′
Oh, a nervy moment from the visitors in defence - Modesto leaps to nod a cross clear and the ball takes a bounce in the penalty box before Megyeri can claim.
4′
First chance for Dortmund, and what a chance it is! Gotze slips into the right of the penalty box and cuts back for Perisic, who gets well under the ball and lifts it into the stands! Shocking miss, that.
2′
After being hit on the break in recent games, Dortmund have started this one slowly, passing around the back and midfield. Schmelzer takes a step forward and has a go from distance, which is high and wide.
1′
AND WE'RE UNDERWAY!
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