Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 18,391 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and FC Union Berlin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Helmer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and FC Union Berlin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Helmer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart kick off!
2.09
0-0David Schäfer boots it upfield. Julian Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
3.20
0-0With great vision, Demlaba Ouédec plays the ball forward to Con Grella. Con Grella knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
6.38
0-0David Schäfer flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Busse who brings the ball under control. Lennart Busse flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Arturo Ruiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Van Helmond.
10.05
Dennis Meerdink plays the ball forward to Henry May. Henry May threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.42
Rodolphe Tomczyk flicks a high pass forward. Antonino Monaco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonino Monaco chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.40
David Dittmann chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace shoots from 25 yards but Jorge Marques reads it well. Quality keeping!
15.38
Lennart Busse kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
16.45
0-1Antonio Santos makes a simple pass to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.43
0-1Henry May hacks David Dittmann from behind! The referee calls over Henry May and warns him to calm down! David Dittmann runs off the knock.
26.13
George Van Helmond takes a short throw-in bringing Dennis Meerdink into play. Dennis Meerdink pushes mid-way up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Dennis Meerdink plays the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Hitzlsperger and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Galadames shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
30.24
Gary Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger who takes it down. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from distance but it is miles over!
33.24
David Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Luis Nieto controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Luis Nieto provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.50
Gary Hendry takes a quick throw-in, which Henry May takes on the chest. Henry May controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Linus Sammer manages to gather it.
38.57
Con Grella controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Linus Sammer manages to gather it.
44.50
Demlaba Ouédec makes a probing pass to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry passes the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
45.00
With vision, David Dittmann plays the ball forward to Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Union Berlin players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the second half underway!
47.34
Rodolphe Tomczyk laces a through ball forward to Antonino Monaco. Antonino Monaco kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.52
David Schäfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Dittmann. Without breaking stride, David Dittmann plays the ball forward to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Van Helmond.
53.34
Con Grella threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
55.56
Gary Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Hendry plays a quick one-two with Scott Fortune and rushes in on goal... Gary Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.50
Filipe Barros threads a neat ball through to Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.08
1-1Antonio Santos clumsily knocks into Antonino Monaco. Antonio Santos is shown the yellow card! Antonino Monaco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.10
Henry May threads the ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
63.43
1-1Demlaba Ouédec threads the ball through to Henry May. Henry May controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger powers a header at goal. Francisco Gimenez clears it off the line with his head!
69.05
Lennart Busse flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ruiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Ruiz shoots from outside the area. Jorge Marques gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
71.02
David Dittmann comes in with a late challenge on Gary Hendry. David Dittmann is shown the yellow card! Gary Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.31
Francisco Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Antonino Monaco collects the pass. Antonino Monaco knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.13
Henry May catches David Dittmann on the ankles. The referee calls over Henry May and shows him a yellow card! David Dittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.30
Dennis Meerdink flicks a high pass forward to Con Grella who brings the ball under control. Con Grella chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Linus Sammer had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
84.22
Antonino Monaco threads a neat ball through to Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
87.25
Henry May flicks a high pass forward. Scott Fortune collects the pass. Scott Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
90.00
Showing composure, David Dittmann laces a through ball forward to Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto shoots from distance but Jorge Marques is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Scott Fortune of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Linus Sammer (GK)
7
2. Rodolphe Tomczyk (DEF)
6
3. David Schäfer (DEF)
6
4. Francisco Gimenez (DEF)
7
5. Lennart Busse (MID)
6
6. David Dittmann (MID)
6
7. Antonino Monaco (MID)
7
8. Filipe Barros (MID)
6
9. Arturo Ruiz (ATT)
6
10. Julian Eustace (ATT)
7
11. Luis Nieto (ATT)
8
12. Piet Brunswijk (GK)
0
13. Eddie Waters (GK)
0
14. Julian Lightfoot (ATT)
0
1. Jorge Marques (GK)
7
2. George Van Helmond (DEF)
6
3. Demlaba Ouédec (DEF)
7
4. Dennis Meerdink (DEF)
7
5. Antonio Santos (MID)
6
6. Con Grella (MID)
6
7. Henry May (MID)
6
8. Gary Hendry (MID)
7
9. Scott Fortune (ATT)
9
10. Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
8
11. Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT)
8
12. Levin Berger (DEF)
0
13. Giuliano Gritti (MID)
0
14. Enrique Perez (ATT)
0