Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Sparwasser.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Sparwasser.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund get the match underway!
3.47
0-0Tobias Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Backes. Eric Backes flicks a high pass forward. Samir Overath holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Overath knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Van Helmond.
4.19
0-0Con Grella threads a neat ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune knocks the ball forward, putting Kevin Hitzlsperger through on goal. Kevin Hitzlsperger takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Paul Röhlig blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
6.07
0-0Con Grella flicks a high ball forward to Scott Fortune who takes it down. Scott Fortune finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
9.07
Eric Backes makes a probing pass to Samir Overath. Samir Overath finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
10.40
0-0Gary Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
12.44
Demlaba Ouédec flicks a high pass forward. Henry May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry May flicks a high pass forward. Scott Fortune holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Fortune shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gianmatteo Abbiati manages to keep it out.
14.28
With a delightful solo run, Tiago Costa stretches the opposition's defence. Tiago Costa plays a quick one-two with Julian Andres and rushes in on goal... Tiago Costa comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.00
Demlaba Ouédec knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry May. Henry May runs straight at the opposition's defence. Henry May knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Hitzlsperger connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
18.18
1-0Con Grella flicks a high pass forward to Scott Fortune who brings the ball under control. Scott Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.40
Con Grella flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Galadames collects the pass. Ernesto Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gianmatteo Abbiati.
22.18
Corner kick to FC Union Berlin. Con Grella plays it to the far post. Gianmatteo Abbiati scoops up the ball.
26.44
George Van Helmond threads the ball through to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
32.11
George Van Helmond flicks a high ball forward to Henry May who takes it down. Henry May knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.25
With vision, Tiago Costa laces a through ball forward to Julian Andres. Julian Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.17
George Van Helmond deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Grella. Con Grella runs straight at the opposition's defence. Con Grella sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gianmatteo Abbiati!
38.19
1-0Rafael Martins clumsily knocks into Henry May. The referee warns Rafael Martins to calm down! Henry May runs off the knock.
40.54
Dennis Meerdink knocks the ball forward to Henry May. Henry May decides to run forward with the ball. Henry May tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.27
Tobias Frieser pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tobias Frieser chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Overath. Samir Overath shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off!
51.52
Antonio Santos flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger who takes it down. Kevin Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.07
Dennis Meerdink flicks a high pass forward. Con Grella controls it well on his chest. Con Grella makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
59.27
Con Grella knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Ernesto Galadames provides some space. He shoots at goal. Gianmatteo Abbiati gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
61.47
Eric Lange knocks the ball forward to Samir Overath. Samir Overath shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jorge Marques!
63.56
Henry May makes a simple pass to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
65.42
Dennis Meerdink threads the ball through to Con Grella. Con Grella knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
67.47
Rafael Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Lange. Eric Lange knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Andres. Julian Andres shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
72.56
Con Grella threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
73.55
Henry May chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Neuhaus.
75.58
1-0Con Grella makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.45
Con Grella sees Ernesto Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.53
Con Grella controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gianmatteo Abbiati manages to keep it out.
79.06
Henry May flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hitzlsperger collects the pass. Kevin Hitzlsperger finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
81.27
Tiago Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Röhner. Lennart Röhner finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Jorge Marques.
84.45
Without breaking stride, Rafael Martins plays the ball forward to Eric Lange. Eric Lange threads a neat ball through to Samir Overath. Samir Overath controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Con Grella threads the ball through to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Ernesto Galadames scores for FC Union Berlin!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ernesto Galadames 18, 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Galadames of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jorge Marques (GK)
7
2. George Van Helmond (DEF)
6
3. Demlaba Ouédec (DEF)
6
4. Dennis Meerdink (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Santos (MID)
6
6. Con Grella (MID)
8
7. Henry May (MID)
8
8. Gary Hendry (MID)
6
9. Scott Fortune (ATT)
7
10. Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
9
11. Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT)
6
12. Levin Berger (DEF)
0
13. Giuliano Gritti (MID)
0
14. Enrique Perez (ATT)
0
1. Gianmatteo Abbiati (GK)
8
2. Tobias Frieser (DEF)
6
3. Rafael Martins (DEF)
6
4. Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
6
5. Paul Röhlig (DEF)
6
6. Tiago Costa (MID)
6
7. Eric Backes (MID)
6
8. Eric Lange (MID)
6
9. Julian Andres (ATT)
6
10. Lennart Röhner (ATT)
6
11. Samir Overath (ATT)
6
12. Harry Lua-Lua (GK)
0
13. Jan Kauder (GK)
0
14. Paul Lindner (ATT)
0