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 AFC Rushden & Diamonds in this friendly game. A crowd of 13,570 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off and get the match underway!
2.12
0-0Dennis Meerdink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Gritti. Giuliano Gritti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Roy Moeliker!
3.13
0-0Gerhard Köller passes the ball forward to David Clemence. David Clemence makes a beautiful solo run. David Clemence threads the ball through to Ernesto Galadames but he's offside!
4.57
0-0Levin Berger clumsily knocks into Jacob Powell. The referee calls over Levin Berger and warns him to calm down! Jacob Powell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.16
Giuliano Gritti passes the ball forward to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
22.28
Rainer Völler threads a neat ball through to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez makes a pass forward but Kevin Hitzlsperger makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
27.18
1-0Henry May threads a neat ball through to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger cuts inside the box! Kevin Hitzlsperger takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.06
1-0Neil Greig passes the ball forward to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Marques who gathers it comfortably.
40.39
1-0Ben Plowright comes in with a late challenge on Levin Berger. The referee calls over Ben Plowright and shows him a yellow card! Levin Berger runs off the knock.
45.00
Martin Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Ben Plowright collects the pass. Ben Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Marques who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the second half underway!
49.48
Tommy Prior flicks a high ball forward to Ben Plowright who takes it down. Ben Plowright plays a scrappy one-two with Jacob Powell and advances towards the goal... Ben Plowright strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jorge Marques.
50.23
1-0Jacob Powell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Martin Lightfoot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
53.03
With vision, Rainer Völler laces a through ball forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger rushes past Ledley Priestley! Some silky footwork from Kevin Hitzlsperger provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Roy Moeliker manages to keep it out.
54.50
1-0Rainer Völler receives the ball from a throw-in from Henry May. Rainer Völler flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.56
Martin Redknapp surges forward with the ball. Martin Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerhard Köller.
65.57
Levin Berger catches Ben Plowright on the ankles. Levin Berger is warned by the referee again! Ben Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.53
Dennis Meerdink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Clemence. Showing composure, David Clemence laces a through ball forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger plays a one-two with Enrique Perez and advances towards the goal... Kevin Hitzlsperger rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.54
Henry May threads the ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Hitzlsperger is offside!
75.34
Alec Morton threads the ball through to Martin Lightfoot. Martin Lightfoot makes a probing pass to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Marques who gathers it comfortably.
77.02
2-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Aaron Cooke replacing Gary Dryden .
87.48
89.06
With great vision, Rainer Völler picks a pass forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
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
| Kevin Hitzlsperger 27, 67 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Hitzlsperger of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jorge Marques (GK)
6
2. Levin Berger (DEF)
6
3. Gerhard Köller (DEF)
6
4. Dennis Meerdink (DEF)
6
5. Giuliano Gritti (MID)
6
6. David Clemence (MID)
6
7. Rainer Völler (MID)
7
8. Henry May (MID)
8
9. Enrique Perez (ATT)
7
10. Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
6
11. Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT)
9
12. Carsten Hyldgaard (GK)
0
13. Demlaba Ouédec (DEF)
0
14. Madjid Letizi (MID)
0
1. Roy Moeliker (GK)
7
2. Alec Morton (DEF)
6
3. Ledley Priestley (DEF)
6
4. Martin Redknapp (DEF)
6
5. Chris Clemence (MID)
6
6. Gary Dryden (MID)
6
7. Tommy Prior (MID)
6
8. Neil Greig (MID)
6
9. Martin Lightfoot (MID)
6
10. Jacob Powell (ATT)
6
11. Ben Plowright (ATT)
5
12. Omer Milligan (ATT)
0
13. Aaron Cooke (ATT)
6
14. Billy Dean (ATT)
0