Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 9,140 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Neudecker.
The pitch is in good condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Neudecker.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
0-1Jochem van den Broek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Ziegler. Torsten Ziegler plays a one-two with Linus Turek and advances towards the goal... Torsten Ziegler takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.26
Aaron Moore sees Jochem van den Broek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jochem van den Broek lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Johann Bagayoko has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.34
0-2Eduardo Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Jaime Tavares manages to keep it out.
21.29
0-2Martin Bierhoff barges into Aaron Moore. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron Moore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.43
0-2Uwe Wallner barges into Eduardo Romero. Uwe Wallner is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Romero runs off the knock.
24.04
Linus Turek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Moore. Aaron Moore whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Johann Bagayoko. Excellent save.
27.04
0-2Geoffroy Mercier drives a long ball upfield. Tomas Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
30.56
Geoffroy Mercier threads the ball through to Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland shoots from 20 yards. Jaime Tavares gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
32.25
Jonas Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Wendel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Wendel tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
34.25
Jan Netzer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes plays a quick one-two with Martin Garcia and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Tomas Fernandes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
40.59
Jan Netzer sees space and advances. Jan Netzer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.44
Colin Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer rushes past Uwe Wallner! Jan Netzer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Union Berlin start the second half!
47.01
Colin Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.56
Eduardo Romero clumsily knocks into Jonas Schulze. The referee calls over Eduardo Romero and shows him a yellow card! Jonas Schulze hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.18
Markus Fromm passes the ball forward to Jonas Schulze. Jonas Schulze sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.32
1-2Aaron Moore threads a neat ball through to Jochem van den Broek. Jochem van den Broek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.48
Jonas Schulze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Turek. Linus Turek plays a one-two with Jonas Wendel and rushes in on goal... Linus Turek takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.16
1-2FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Jonas Schulze .
61.22
Aaron Moore decides to run forward with the ball. Aaron Moore cuts inside the box! Aaron Moore strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
65.02
Jan Netzer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jan Netzer shoots from distance but Jaime Tavares reads it well. Nice save!
67.59
Nils Wieland brings the ball forward. Nils Wieland whips in a cross ball towards Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.48
Nils Wieland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.21
Jan Netzer sees Martin Bierhoff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Jaime Tavares had no chance!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
77.21
Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Jonas Breitner replacing Paul Frieser .
84.50
Torsten Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Wendel controls it well on his chest. Jonas Wendel plays a scrappy one-two with Arno Ziegler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jonas Wendel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.25
3-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.51
Jan Netzer knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Jaime Tavares. Excellent save.
89.22
Rainer Seeler sees a break and surges forward. Rainer Seeler sees space and advances. Rainer Seeler plays a one-two with Aaron Moore and rushes in on goal... Rainer Seeler rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Netzer of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johann Bagayoko (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Romero (DEF)
6
3. Geoffroy Mercier (DEF)
6
4. Paul Frieser (DEF)
6
5. Nils Wieland (MID)
9
6. Jan Netzer (MID)
9
7. Colin Higginbotham (MID)
7
8. Torsten Jahn (MID)
6
9. Martin Bierhoff (ATT)
7
10. Tomas Fernandes (ATT)
6
11. Martin Garcia (ATT)
6
12. Jonas Breitner (ATT)
6
13. Nico Nordwald (DEF)
0
14. Ricardo Alonso (ATT)
0
1. Jaime Tavares (GK)
7
2. Nicolas Klimek (DEF)
6
3. Rainer Seeler (DEF)
8
4. Uwe Wallner (DEF)
6
5. Jochem van den Broek (MID)
6
6. Aaron Moore (MID)
7
7. Torsten Ziegler (MID)
7
8. Linus Turek (MID)
7
9. Markus Fromm (MID)
6
10. Jonas Wendel (ATT)
7
11. Jonas Schulze (ATT)
6
12. Markus Oswald (DEF)
0
13. Arno Klimek (ATT)
0
14. Arno Ziegler (DEF)
6