Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 18,279 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Klinsmann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Klinsmann.
0.00
0-0FC Nürnberg get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Louis Kok threads a neat ball through to Mario Quaresma. Mario Quaresma sees Jan Köller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Köller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Beckenbauer.
4.22
0-0With a delightful solo run, Mario Quaresma stretches the opposition's defence. Mario Quaresma edges inside the box! Mario Quaresma side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Torsten Schröder!
6.27
0-0Moritz Müller flicks a high pass forward. David Bertani collects the pass. David Bertani whips in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.01
Mario Quaresma threads the ball through to Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.27
0-1Moritz Müller flicks a high pass forward. Jan Köller collects the pass. Jan Köller flicks a high pass forward. David Bertani controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Bertani provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.08
0-1Paul Liddell threads the ball through to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Henderson but he's offside!
21.35
0-1FC Union Berlin are dictating the run of play here today.
22.35
Anthony Melchiot flicks a high pass forward to Jan Köller who brings the ball neatly under control. Jan Köller plays a one-two with David Bertani and advances towards the goal... Jan Köller muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
26.03
Kees Senden makes a simple pass to Anthony Melchiot. Anthony Melchiot knocks the ball forward to Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
27.11
Moritz Müller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Bertani. David Bertani lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.55
0-2David Bertani barges into Kai Raff. The referee calls over David Bertani and warns him to calm down! Kai Raff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.21
Paul Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira edges inside the box! Mario Ferreira rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.44
1-2Rodolphe Charlot comes in with a late challenge on Sven Beckenbauer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sven Beckenbauer stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.23
Kai Raff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Simon Hitzlsperger manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin have changed their lineup with Samir Reimers replacing Jan Köller. The FC Nürnberg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Mario Quaresma makes a probing pass to Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot shoots from outside the area but is denied by Torsten Schröder. Excellent save.
48.09
Helder Martins flicks a high pass forward to Micka‘l Villechalane who brings the ball under control. Micka‘l Villechalane tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Simon Hitzlsperger smothers it!
49.23
Moritz Müller clumsily knocks into Helder Martins. Moritz Müller is warned by the referee! Helder Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.57
Paul Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane plays a one-two with Colin Henderson and rushes in on goal... Micka‘l Villechalane comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Simon Hitzlsperger had no chance!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
63.11
Linus Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell makes a probing pass to Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane plays a quick one-two with Colin Henderson and rushes in on goal... Micka‘l Villechalane muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.16
Anthony Melchiot runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anthony Melchiot plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolphe Charlot and stumbles forward towards the goal... Anthony Melchiot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
71.27
Helder Martins knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke lofts in a cross ball towards Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
78.35
David Bertani comes in with a late challenge on Kai Seeler. The referee brings David Bertani to one side and gives him another warning! Kai Seeler runs off the knock.
81.32
Paul Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.57
Anthony Melchiot makes a probing pass to Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers plays a scrappy one-two with David Bertani and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Samir Reimers provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.59
Paul Liddell receives the ball from a throw-in from Helder Martins. Paul Liddell plays the ball forward to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke makes a probing pass to Micka‘l Villechalane but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Anthony Melchiot of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Torsten Schröder (GK)
7
2. Kai Raff (DEF)
6
3. Sven Beckenbauer (DEF)
6
4. Linus Geis (DEF)
6
5. Kai Seeler (DEF)
6
6. Helder Martins (MID)
6
7. Paul Liddell (MID)
7
8. Micka‘l Villechalane (ATT)
8
9. Dietmar Köpke (ATT)
6
10. Mario Ferreira (ATT)
7
11. Colin Henderson (ATT)
6
12. Gary Thatcher (MID)
0
13. Arno Schrader (ATT)
0
14. Juan Peiro (ATT)
0
1. Simon Hitzlsperger (GK)
7
2. Louis Kok (DEF)
6
3. Kees Senden (DEF)
6
4. Rainer Meyer (DEF)
6
5. Richard Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. Moritz Müller (MID)
6
7. Mario Quaresma (MID)
7
8. Anthony Melchiot (MID)
9
9. David Bertani (ATT)
9
10. Rodolphe Charlot (ATT)
7
11. Jan Köller (ATT)
7
12. Samir Reimers (ATT)
7
13. Harvey Pearce (DEF)
0
14. Sebastiano Atzeni (DEF)
0