Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play Plymouth Argyle in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,473 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle kick off!
9.56
0-0Scott Fortune comes in with a late challenge on Robin Houttuin. Scott Fortune is warned by the referee! Robin Houttuin runs off the knock.
15.19
0-0Julian Neuhaus makes a probing pass to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Nascimento. Manuel Nascimento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Hassan Elhamdaoui happens to be in the right place to block it.
16.38
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Fredrik Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Julian Neuhaus. Julian Neuhaus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
18.11
0-0Mohammed Piket flicks a high pass forward to Giuliano Gritti who brings the ball under control. Giuliano Gritti sees space and advances. Giuliano Gritti kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Galadames but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.26
0-0Ernesto Galadames barges into Robin Houttuin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robin Houttuin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.44
George Van Helmond flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Santos collects the pass. Antonio Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Anatoliy Kopolovets manages to keep it out.
22.38
0-1Ottavio Mareggini makes a simple pass to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.17
George Van Helmond makes a simple pass to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Galadames who takes it down. Ernesto Galadames knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Scott Fortune is offside!
32.32
0-1FC Union Berlin are keeping most of the possession.
40.54
0-1Clive Anderton brings the ball forward. Clive Anderton shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
42.13
Rainer Völler sees Ernesto Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Galadames controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Union Berlin players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Union Berlin kicking off!
48.10
Ernesto Galadames catches Stuart Guppy on the ankles. Ernesto Galadames is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Guppy runs off the knock.
53.56
Diogo Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Scott Fortune controls it well on his chest. Scott Fortune tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Anatoliy Kopolovets. Excellent save.
54.30
Giuliano Gritti knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Scott Fortune provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Anatoliy Kopolovets had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
59.04
Robin Houttuin clumsily knocks into Ernesto Galadames. Robin Houttuin is shown the yellow card! Ernesto Galadames grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.27
1-1Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Harry Powell replacing Clive Anderton .
72.17
1-1Stuart Guppy brings the ball forward. Stuart Guppy threads the ball through to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hassan Elhamdaoui.
81.40
Diogo Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
85.03
Julian Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jorge Marques!
87.03
Stuart Guppy hits a low pass to Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Nascimento. Manuel Nascimento plays a one-two with Carlos Achard and advances towards the goal... Manuel Nascimento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Jorge Marques had no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Vogel of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jorge Marques (GK)
6
2. George Van Helmond (DEF)
6
3. Hassan Elhamdaoui (DEF)
6
4. Mohammed Piket (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Santos (MID)
6
6. Giuliano Gritti (MID)
7
7. Rainer Völler (MID)
6
8. Diogo Monteiro (MID)
7
9. Henry May (MID)
6
10. Scott Fortune (ATT)
8
11. Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
5
12. Brian Stamp (DEF)
0
13. Mauricio Gonzalez (MID)
0
14. Enrique Perez (ATT)
0
1. Anatoliy Kopolovets (GK)
7
2. Fredrik Ehiogu (DEF)
6
3. Leonardo Verges (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Guppy (DEF)
7
5. Robin Houttuin (DEF)
5
6. Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
6
7. Clive Anderton (MID)
6
8. Julian Neuhaus (MID)
7
9. Carlos Achard (ATT)
8
10. Rainer Vogel (ATT)
9
11. Manuel Nascimento (ATT)
8
12. Gavin Bishop (DEF)
0
13. Harry Powell (ATT)
6
14. Jason Mckay (ATT)
0