Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to FC Union Berlin in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC 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 Kai Janes.


0.00
FC Union Berlin start the match!
9.45
With great vision, Vincenzo Arendt plays the ball forward to Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
14.54
John Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Dörner. Anton Dörner sees Jakob Gerlach just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Gerlach shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Uwe Wallner.
15.25
Florian Jung comes in with a late challenge on Anton Welke. Florian Jung is warned by the referee! Anton Welke stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.10
Anton Dörner hacks Nicolas Klimek from behind! The referee warns Anton Dörner to calm down! Nicolas Klimek stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.33
Vincenzo Arendt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vincenzo Arendt runs straight at the defence! Vincenzo Arendt comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Stefan Emmerlich manages to gather it.
32.56
Dietmar Schröder decides to run forward with the ball. Dietmar Schröder passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Samir Wieland. Excellent save.
36.25
Andrez Soviero hacks Jochem van den Broek from behind! The referee calls over Andrez Soviero and warns him to calm down! Jochem van den Broek runs off the knock.
36.25
FC Union Berlin are dictating the run of play here today.
42.35
Jakob Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Dörner. Anton Dörner rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Nicolas Klimek!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hertha BSC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hertha BSC get the second half underway!
48.38
Nicolas Klimek threads a neat ball through to Anton Welke. Seeing a gap ahead, Anton Welke plays the ball forward to Torsten Ziegler. Torsten Ziegler shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
54.40
Jakob Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach makes a simple pass to Anton Dörner. Anton Dörner whips in a cross ball towards Florian Jung. Florian Jung is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.45
FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Jonas Wendel .
65.54
Markus Fromm threads the ball through to Torsten Ziegler. Torsten Ziegler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Emmerlich who gathers it comfortably.
66.17
Linus Turek clumsily knocks into Alfredo Conti. The referee calls over Linus Turek and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Conti runs off the knock.
71.52
Jan Nordwald takes the throw-in. Seeing a gap ahead, Jakob Dittmann plays the ball forward to Andrez Soviero. Andrez Soviero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Dörner. Anton Dörner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.16
John Cooper sees Jakob Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Widmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Dörner. Anton Dörner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.13
Hertha BSC have made a substitution with David Widmann replacing Andrez Soviero .
83.15
Linus Turek takes it forward alone. Linus Turek plays a one-two with Vincenzo Arendt and advances towards the goal... Linus Turek looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Stefan Emmerlich has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Jochem van den Broek hits a low pass to Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt shoots from distance. Vincenzo Arendt scores for FC Union Berlin!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 43.75 vs 56.25
Play Area
Home team third: 26.56%, Midfield: 56.25%, Away team third: 17.19%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Arendt of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Jan Nordwald (DEF)
6
3. John Cooper (DEF)
6
7
6. Alfredo Conti (MID)
6
7. Jakob Widmann (MID)
6
8. Florian Jung (MID)
5
6
10. Jakob Gerlach (ATT)
6
11. Anton Dörner (ATT)
6

12. David Widmann (DEF)
6
13. Graham Cort (DEF)
0
14. Jonas Seifert (ATT)
0

6
6
3. Rainer Seeler (DEF)
6
4. Uwe Wallner (DEF)
6
6
7. Anton Welke (MID)
6
8. Linus Turek (MID)
8
9. Markus Fromm (MID)
6
10. Vincenzo Arendt (ATT)
9
11. Jonas Wendel (ATT)
6

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