Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 8,379 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Jung.


0.00
The whistle blows and SC Freiburg kick off!
4.05
Martin Behrens makes a simple pass to Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.14
Martin Behrens barges into Torsten Ziegler. Martin Behrens is shown the yellow card! Torsten Ziegler stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.08
Leon Schröder makes a probing pass to John Hansen. John Hansen shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.03
Martin Behrens threads a neat ball through to John Hansen. John Hansen threads the ball through to Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Paul Wilcox provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
20.22
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.47
Martin Behrens hacks Anton Welke from behind! The referee calls over Martin Behrens and warns him to calm down! Anton Welke gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.35
Nils Arnold brings the ball forward. Nils Arnold shoots from outside the area. Nils Arnold scores for SC Freiburg!!
39.08
John Hansen advances with the ball. John Hansen shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
44.57
Nils Arnold hits a low pass to John Hansen. John Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Samir Wieland!
45.00
Vincenzo Arendt barges into Martin Behrens. Vincenzo Arendt is warned by the referee! Martin Behrens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. SC Freiburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the second half underway!
47.54
Anton Welke hacks Ivan Molina from behind! The referee calls over Anton Welke and warns him to calm down! Ivan Molina runs off the knock.
48.05
Leon Schröder knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Molina. Ivan Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.05
Philipp Poschner barges into Andres Diez. The referee brings Philipp Poschner to one side and gives him a warning! Andres Diez runs off the knock.
53.23
Paul Wilcox catches Jochem van den Broek on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Wilcox and warns him to calm down! Jochem van den Broek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.49
Uwe Wallner flicks a high pass forward. Jochem van den Broek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jochem van den Broek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alexander Busse smothers it!
57.49
Andres Diez hits a low pass to John Hansen. John Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
59.59
Nils Arnold flicks a high pass forward to John Hansen who brings the ball neatly under control. John Hansen makes a defence splitting pass to Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Samir Wieland keeps it out!
60.53
FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Philipp Poschner .
65.44
Andres Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.33
Uwe Wallner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jochem van den Broek. Jochem van den Broek flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Ziegler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Torsten Ziegler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Johnstone.
69.39
Andres Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Molina. Ivan Molina tries a spectacular long range effort. Samir Wieland easily gets down and covers it.
73.29
Martin Behrens kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Samir Wieland.
74.22
Corner kick to SC Freiburg. Andres Diez plays it to the far post. Samir Wieland scoops up the ball.
75.09
With imagination, Paul Wilcox picks a pass forward to Andres Diez. Andres Diez threads the ball through into the box. John Hansen takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.14
Uwe Wallner knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Welke. Anton Welke makes an attacking run forward. Anton Welke lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Ziegler. Arno Ziegler makes a deft header. Oliver Birnbaum clears it off the line with his head!
87.09
Uwe Wallner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt whips in a cross ball towards Anton Welke. Anton Welke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
89.11
Oliver Birnbaum flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Arnold. Nils Arnold flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox shoots from 20 yards but Samir Wieland reads it well. Nice keeping!
90.00
Marcel Beckmann sees Arno Ziegler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Ziegler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Johnstone.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 41.8604651162791 vs 58.1395348837209
Play Area
Home team third: 32.56%, Midfield: 46.51%, Away team third: 20.93%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Hansen of SC Freiburg

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
8
6
3. Rainer Seeler (DEF)
6
4. Uwe Wallner (DEF)
7
6
6
8. Anton Welke (MID)
6
9. Linus Turek (MID)
6
10. Vincenzo Arendt (ATT)
6
5

12. Jonas Wendel (ATT)
0
13. Matt Kahn (ATT)
0
14. Arno Ziegler (DEF)
6

6
6
6
6. Ivan Molina (MID)
6
6
8. Andres Diez (MID)
7
9. Nils Arnold (MID)
9
10. Paul Wilcox (ATT)
7
11. John Hansen (ATT)
9

0