Bayern Munich eliminate Dortmund at German Cup

 　　BERLIN, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- German record champions Bayern Munich progressed into the DFB Cup semifinals after they eliminated Dortmund thanks to the sole goal by Arjen Robben whereas Stuttgart defeated Bochum 2-0 on Wednesday.

　　Bayern Munich's negative run against Dortmund came to an end as they wrapped up the semifinals following a dominant¹ performance against the titleholders.

　　Bayern controlled the proceeding² on the pitch against passive visitors as soon as the match started.

　　As a result Bayern had the first chance to break the deadlock³ through Toni Kroos who failed to tap in a deflected⁴ cross at the far post into the open goal.

　　However, the Bayern train started to roll as Javi Martinez tested Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller with a volley shot at the 36th minute.

　　Seven minutes later Weidenfeller was helpless as Arjen Robben utilized⁵ a turnover⁶ at the edge of the penalty box to curl home into the top left corner to break the deadlock.

　　Bayern Munich dominance declined with beginning of the second half when Dortmund worked out promising⁷ opportunities through Ilkay Guendogan and Marco Reus.

　　Nonetheless, at the other end of the pitch Dortmund had to thank their keeper Weidenfeller who denied scoring opportunities through Martinez, Dante and van Buyten in the closing period.

　　Thus Bayern took revenge after five losses and one draw lately to grab a berth⁸ at the German Cup semifinals.

　　"It was a very intense match with two top flight clubs but still we scored the winner. In a game on such a level little things decide," Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes said.

　　Elsewhere, Stuttgart defeated second division side Bochum 2-0 to reach the last four. Christian⁹ Gentner cleared the way with his opener at the 18th minute and Vedad Ibisevic sealed the deal at the 81st minute.

1 dominant   

adj.支配的，统治的；占优势的；显性的；n.主因，要素，主要的人(或物)；显性基因

参考例句：

• The British were formerly dominant in India.英国人从前统治印度。
• She was a dominant figure in the French film industry.她在法国电影界是个举足轻重的人物。

2 proceeding   

n.行动，进行，(pl.)会议录，学报

参考例句：

• This train is now proceeding from Paris to London.这次列车从巴黎开往伦敦。
• The work is proceeding briskly.工作很有生气地进展着。

3 deadlock   

n.僵局，僵持

参考例句：

• The negotiations reached a deadlock after two hours.两小时后，谈判陷入了僵局。
• The employers and strikers are at a deadlock over the wage.雇主和罢工者在工资问题上相持不下。

4 deflected   

偏离的

参考例句：

• The ball deflected off Reid's body into the goal. 球打在里德身上反弹进球门。
• Most of its particles are deflected. 此物质的料子大多是偏斜的。

5 utilized   

v.利用，使用( utilize的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• In the19th century waterpower was widely utilized to generate electricity. 在19世纪人们大规模使用水力来发电。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The empty building can be utilized for city storage. 可以利用那栋空建筑物作城市的仓库。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 turnover   

n.人员流动率，人事变动率；营业额，成交量

参考例句：

• The store greatly reduced the prices to make a quick turnover.这家商店实行大减价以迅速周转资金。
• Our turnover actually increased last year.去年我们的营业额竟然增加了。

7 promising   

adj.有希望的，有前途的

参考例句：

• The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
• We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。

8 berth   

n.卧铺，停泊地，锚位；v.使停泊

参考例句：

• She booked a berth on the train from London to Aberdeen.她订了一张由伦敦开往阿伯丁的火车卧铺票。
• They took up a berth near the harbor.他们在港口附近找了个位置下锚。

9 Christian   

adj.基督教徒的；n.基督教徒

参考例句：

• They always addressed each other by their Christian name.他们总是以教名互相称呼。
• His mother is a sincere Christian.他母亲是个虔诚的基督教徒。