Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Union Berlin kicking off!
2.15
0-0Alec Henderson sees space and advances. Alec Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Levin Simon. Levin Simon finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
3.15
0-0Elias Nehrer surges forward with the ball. Elias Nehrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.23
0-0With imagination, Hugo Sanz plays the ball forward to Matt Collins. Matt Collins flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Poschner who takes it down. Uwe Poschner shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
8.46
Malte Bierhoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland advances with the ball. Oliver Wieland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.01
0-1Jan Breitner flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Poschner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Poschner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Roberto Tavares is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.19
Alec Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Levin Simon controls it well on his chest. Levin Simon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Gouamene who gathers it comfortably.
22.23
Claudio Menendez runs up as Oliver Welke takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Claudio Menendez passes the ball forward to Levin Simon. Levin Simon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.23
Claudio Montero flicks a high pass forward to Matt Collins who brings the ball under control. Matt Collins hits a low pass to David Beckmann. David Beckmann advances inside the box! David Beckmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Roberto Tavares manages to gather it.
32.41
Alberto Munoz sees David Beckmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Beckmann threads the ball through into the box. Matt Collins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.15
Hugo Sanz flicks a high pass forward. David Beckmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Beckmann sees space and advances. David Beckmann finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Roberto Tavares.
45.00
Claudio Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Collins. Matt Collins runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld start the second half!
48.50
0-1Nikolas Kuzorra hits a low pass to Matt Collins. Matt Collins knocks the ball forward to David Beckmann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.14
Jan Breitner threads the ball through to Matt Collins. Matt Collins threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Kuzorra. Nikolas Kuzorra advances inside the box! Nikolas Kuzorra comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.57
0-1Jan Breitner hacks Alec Henderson from behind! The referee brings Jan Breitner to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Henderson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.57
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.39
Oliver Welke knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Martins. Edgar Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.38
Oliver Welke threads the ball through to Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland knocks in a cross ball towards Levin Simon. Levin Simon heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
69.59
Noel Waters flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Poschner who brings the ball under control. Uwe Poschner finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
72.14
Oliver Welke passes the ball forward to Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
75.37
Elias Nehrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Levin Simon. Levin Simon edges inside the box! Levin Simon shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
78.54
1-1Dietmar Palumbo barges into David Beckmann. The referee brings Dietmar Palumbo to one side and gives him a warning! David Beckmann runs off the knock.
87.54
Jan Breitner hits a low pass to Nikolas Kuzorra. Nikolas Kuzorra runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nikolas Kuzorra advances inside the box! Nikolas Kuzorra takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.09
Matt Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, David Beckmann. David Beckmann plays a scrappy one-two with Uwe Poschner and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Beckmann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Oliver Welke 53 | Uwe Poschner 12 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Welke of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Roberto Tavares (GK)
7
2. Malte Bierhoff (DEF)
6
3. Claudio Menendez (DEF)
6
4. Dietmar Palumbo (DEF)
6
5. Linus Beckenbauer (DEF)
6
6. Alec Henderson (MID)
7
7. Oliver Welke (MID)
9
8. Elias Nehrer (MID)
7
9. Oliver Wieland (ATT)
6
10. Levin Simon (ATT)
6
11. Edgar Martins (ATT)
7
12. Fatik Fabrie (GK)
0
13. Hauke Hollmer (ATT)
0
14. Philipp Schell (MID)
0
1. Patricio Gouamene (GK)
6
2. Claudio Montero (DEF)
6
3. Hugo Sanz (DEF)
6
4. Jan Breitner (DEF)
7
5. Alberto Munoz (MID)
6
6. Noel Waters (MID)
6
7. Matt Collins (MID)
8
8. Jakob Netzer (MID)
7
9. Uwe Poschner (ATT)
9
10. David Beckmann (ATT)
8
11. Nikolas Kuzorra (ATT)
8
12. Garry Mason (DEF)
0
13. Julian Hoeness (MID)
0
14. Gareth Woodgate (DEF)
0