Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 8,471 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Union Berlin kicking off!
4.31
0-0Arno Klimek makes a probing pass to Markus Fromm. Markus Fromm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Palumbo.
8.41
0-0Markus Oswald threads the ball through to Nicolas Klimek. Nicolas Klimek plays the ball forward to Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel whips in a cross ball towards Jochem van den Broek. Jochem van den Broek is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.24
Vasco Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.37
Aaron Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Klimek. Arno Klimek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.27
Vasco Campos flicks a high pass forward. Malte Stiepermann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malte Stiepermann tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.44
0-0Vasco Campos flicks a high pass forward. Malte Stiepermann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malte Stiepermann shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
26.42
Simon Rösler flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Scheffler. Samir Scheffler tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
27.33
0-0Markus Fromm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Klimek. Arno Klimek skips past Jakob Janes! Arno Klimek shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Simon Palumbo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
33.12
Martijn Huistra threads a neat ball through to Samir Scheffler. Samir Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Klimek.
34.52
Linus Turek flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Moore collects the pass. Aaron Moore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Janes.
44.22
Samir Scheffler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Huistra. Martijn Huistra rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Jaime Tavares manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and MSV Duisburg kick off!
47.44
With a delightful solo run, Jochem van den Broek stretches the opposition's defence. Jochem van den Broek shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
53.38
Don Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Winkler who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Winkler takes it forward alone. Sebastian Winkler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.35
0-0FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Simon Koschmieder replacing Arno Klimek .
65.56
Markus Fromm sees space and advances. Markus Fromm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Janes.
66.09
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.08
Rainer Seeler darts forward. Rainer Seeler knocks the ball forward to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
71.05
Don Morrison threads a neat ball through to Vasco Campos. Vasco Campos sees Sebastian Winkler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Winkler shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.35
0-0Aaron Moore clumsily knocks into Jakob Janes. The referee brings Aaron Moore to one side and gives him a warning! Jakob Janes runs off the knock.
78.47
Aaron Moore catches Martijn Huistra on the ankles. Aaron Moore is warned by the referee again! Martijn Huistra stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.54
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.41
Nicolas Klimek barges into Malte Stiepermann. The referee brings Nicolas Klimek to one side and gives him a warning! Malte Stiepermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.42
Markus Oswald plays the ball forward to Nicolas Klimek. Showing composure, Nicolas Klimek picks a pass forward to Markus Fromm. Markus Fromm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jaime Tavares of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonas Bierhoff (GK)
7
2. Simon Palumbo (DEF)
7
3. Gareth Johnson (DEF)
6
4. Jakob Janes (DEF)
7
5. Don Morrison (DEF)
7
6. Samir Scheffler (MID)
6
7. Vasco Campos (MID)
9
8. Simon Rösler (MID)
6
9. Martijn Huistra (MID)
8
10. Malte Stiepermann (ATT)
7
11. Sebastian Winkler (ATT)
9
12. Marcel Haller (GK)
0
13. Nico Lindner (ATT)
0
14. Simon Cziommer (MID)
0
1. Jaime Tavares (GK)
9
2. Nicolas Klimek (DEF)
7
3. Rainer Seeler (DEF)
8
4. Markus Oswald (DEF)
8
5. Jochem van den Broek (MID)
7
6. Aaron Moore (MID)
5
7. Torsten Ziegler (MID)
6
8. Markus Fromm (MID)
9
9. Linus Turek (MID)
7
10. Jonas Wendel (ATT)
7
11. Arno Klimek (ATT)
8
12. Jonas Schulze (ATT)
0
13. Arno Ziegler (DEF)
0
14. Simon Koschmieder (DEF)
7