Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 19,791 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Köpke.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Köpke.
0.00
0-0FSV Mainz 05 kick off the first half!
2.32
0-0Harvey Pearce brings the ball forward. Harvey Pearce advances with the ball. Harvey Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.39
Oliver Wieland hits a low pass to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Fletcher.
15.22
0-0Mario Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot shoots from 25 yards but somehow Simon Raff manages to keep it out.
24.44
0-1Hauke Weigel threads a neat ball through to Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot skips past Pascal Scholz! Rodolphe Charlot makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Simon Raff with no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
28.55
Pascal Scholz flicks a high pass forward. David Gascoigne controls it well on his chest. David Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.48
Hauke Weigel kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Köller. Jan Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.26
0-1Harvey Jacobs flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Erler who takes it down. Vincenzo Erler flicks a high pass forward. Marc Rummenigge controls it well on his chest. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Kees Senden blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
39.36
0-1Mauricio Ferrer clumsily knocks into Moritz Müller. The referee calls over Mauricio Ferrer and warns him to calm down! Moritz Müller stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.30
Ferdi Dreef knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Erler. Vincenzo Erler threads a neat ball through to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Union Berlin start the second half!
51.51
1-1Harvey Pearce knocks the ball forward to Mario Quaresma. With a delightful solo run, Mario Quaresma stretches the opposition's defence. Mario Quaresma runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Mario Quaresma provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
54.32
Pascal Scholz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Kai Scheffler collects the pass. Kai Scheffler advances inside the box! Kai Scheffler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.11
1-1Sebastiano Atzeni flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Weigel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hauke Weigel knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jan Köller is offside!
60.25
Sebastiano Atzeni kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Müller. Moritz Müller flicks a high pass forward. Rodolphe Charlot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolphe Charlot tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.51
Hauke Weigel makes a simple pass to Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot makes a defence splitting pass to Jan Köller. Jan Köller shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Simon Raff.
66.37
Hauke Weigel decides to run forward with the ball. Hauke Weigel lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.42
David Gascoigne hacks Hauke Weigel from behind! The referee calls over David Gascoigne and warns him to calm down! Hauke Weigel runs off the knock.
71.49
Kees Senden threads the ball through to Hauke Weigel. Hauke Weigel flicks a high ball forward to David Bertani who gracefully takes it down. David Bertani plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolphe Charlot and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from David Bertani provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.51
Ferdi Dreef flicks a high pass forward to David Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. David Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marc Rummenigge provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is miles over!
79.32
Mario Quaresma threads the ball through to David Bertani. David Bertani shoots from distance but it is miles over!
81.56
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.07
Richard Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Hauke Weigel who takes it down. Hauke Weigel takes it forward alone. Hauke Weigel knocks the ball forward, putting Rodolphe Charlot through on goal. Rodolphe Charlot muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Simon Raff gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
84.42
Kai Scheffler clumsily knocks into Harvey Pearce. The referee calls over Kai Scheffler and warns him to calm down! Harvey Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.45
Sebastiano Atzeni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Quaresma. Mario Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Jan Köller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Köller makes a great pass forward. Rodolphe Charlot runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Mario Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Bertani. David Bertani lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Harvey Jacobs.
90.00
1-2It's a corner kick. Moritz Müller loops the ball in to towards the near post. Simon Raff jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
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
| Kai Scheffler 44 | Rodolphe Charlot 24, 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodolphe Charlot of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simon Raff (GK)
7
2. Pascal Scholz (DEF)
6
3. Ferdi Dreef (DEF)
6
4. Harvey Jacobs (DEF)
6
5. Vincenzo Erler (MID)
6
6. David Gascoigne (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ferrer (MID)
5
8. Oliver Wieland (MID)
6
9. Florian Eberle (ATT)
6
10. Kai Scheffler (ATT)
7
11. Marc Rummenigge (ATT)
7
12. Markus Jentsch (MID)
0
13. Jan Lorenz (ATT)
0
14. Sebastian Ahrens (ATT)
0
1. Simon Hitzlsperger (GK)
6
2. Sebastiano Atzeni (DEF)
6
3. Kees Senden (DEF)
6
4. Harvey Pearce (DEF)
7
5. Richard Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. Moritz Müller (MID)
6
7. Mario Quaresma (MID)
7
8. Hauke Weigel (MID)
9
9. David Bertani (ATT)
6
10. Jan Köller (ATT)
6
11. Rodolphe Charlot (ATT)
9
12. Rainer Meyer (DEF)
0
13. Samir Reimers (ATT)
0
14. Louis Kok (DEF)
0