Friendly League

Arena Uruguai
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Borussia Dortmund MZB's Liu Zhi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 2 minutes into the game, Diogo Vale was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Montevideo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Borussia Dortmund MZB the free kick. In the 2nd minute, Diogo Vale hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Andreas Lips made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from He Xiao Ao in the 8th minute of play. Andreas Lips made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from He Xiao Ao in the 10th minute of play. 22 minutes into the game, Borussia Dortmund MZB's Liu Zhi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Andreas Lips made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. In the 28th minute, one of Borussia Dortmund MZB:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Borussia Dortmund MZB. João Paulo de Alcântara's late challenge caught a Borussia Dortmund MZB's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. João Paulo de Alcântara helped the player get up and apologised. After 31 played minutes Montevideo got a freekick which was hit by João Paulo de Alcântara. Borussia Dortmund MZB's Michel Neuer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jano Cavalcante in the 33rd minute of play. Andreas Lips showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liu Zhi, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Michel Neuer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Agostinho Salgado, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Michel Neuer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leandro Brito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 45 minutes into the match, Montevideo's goal looked a bit too open when He Xiao Ao came free, but Andreas Lips reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jano Cavalcante was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Montevideo's goalkeeper Andreas Lips had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by He Xiao Ao. Montevideo's Andreas Lips proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save Montevideo from getting a goal against them. Montevideo's Andreas Lips played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Liu Zhi in the 55th minute of play. Andreas Lips made an important save on a dangerous shot by He Xiao Ao in the 58th minute. Michel Neuer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jano Cavalcante in the 60th minute of play. 65 minutes into the match, Montevideo's goalkeeper Andreas Lips had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by He Xiao Ao. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Liu Zhi in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Andreas Lips prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 69th match minute, Borussia Dortmund MZB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luís Fabiano Breckenfeld to maneuver through the defense. The referee felt a red card was in order, 73 minutes into the game, when Arthur Trigo put in a rough tackle. After a rather tough play, Montevideo's Arthur Trigo got a free kick in the 73rd minute. In the 74th minute, David Fernandez got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 75 played minutes Montevideo got a freekick which was hit by Leandro Brito. When He Xiao Ao came up free with the goalie in the 77th minute, the Borussia Dortmund MZB fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that He Xiao Ao couldn't finish the play. 78 minutes into the match, Liu Zhi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Andreas Lips. Montevideo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Liu Zhi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Andreas Lips took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Fernandez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 82 played minutes Montevideo got a freekick which was hit by Edmílson Schmidt. Borussia Dortmund MZB's David Fernandez shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 83rd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Andreas Lips but with some difficulty. Montevideo's Andreas Lips proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save Montevideo from getting a goal against them. After some careless play in the Montevideo defense, Liu Zhi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Andreas Lips. The Montevideo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Andreas Lips should have stopped the shot. Andreas Lips showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Osvaldinho de Senna in the 89th minute of the match. Andreas Lips stood somewhat misplaced when Osvaldinho de Senna came free in front of goal and shot 0-5 to the left of him in the 89 minute. Andreas Lips came out of the goal in the 92nd minute to try and stop a shot by Borussia Dortmund MZB's Liu Zhi. But to his dismay, Liu Zhi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-6. The Borussia Dortmund MZB players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.