Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Geis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Geis.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off the first half!
3.20
0-1Alfredo Toni passes the ball forward to Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler sees space and advances. Bakary Scheffler shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bakary Scheffler!
10.45
0-1Tommy Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Busse. Matthias Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
15.03
Bram Zijm flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Beck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Beck flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Coco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessandro Coco shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.02
Bakary Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Matthias Busse. Matthias Busse sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.37
0-1Christian Seeler hacks Alfredo Toni from behind! Christian Seeler is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Toni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.09
Miguel Cano passes the ball forward to Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.02
Quim Gomes threads the ball through to Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.46
0-1Noah Ritzinger threads the ball through to Matthias Busse. Matthias Busse runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matthias Busse tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Steffen Streich manages to gather it comfortably.
30.12
Bram Zijm runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bram Zijm flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Roth controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Oliver Roth side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
32.28
Bakary Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.32
With some swift thinking, Alessandro Coco plays the ball forward to Syd Dichio. Syd Dichio shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
1-2Bram Zijm barges into Sebastian Götz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Götz stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.21
Alfredo Toni flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff knocks the ball forward to Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Steffen Streich manages to keep it out.
49.52
1-2Bakary Scheffler darts forward. Bakary Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Streich who gathers it comfortably.
51.34
Lee Mapp flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Götz controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Götz surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Götz shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.02
Alessandro Coco passes the ball forward to Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.44
Bakary Scheffler flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Bruno Moutinho shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.33
Syd Dichio chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Eilts. Stefan Eilts shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
69.12
Vincenzo Bierhoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.45
Bakary Scheffler hits a low pass to Petri Inia. Petri Inia shoots from distance. Steffen Streich effortlessly gets down and covers it.
75.29
Tommy Mason advances with the ball. Tommy Mason flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Moutinho collects the pass. Bruno Moutinho tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.47
Noah Ritzinger gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Matthias Busse shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
81.34
1-2Petri Inia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff advances inside the box! Vincenzo Bierhoff strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Bram Zijm.
84.22
Lee Mapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Busse. Matthias Busse chips the ball to his team mate, Petri Inia. Petri Inia plays a quick one-two with Vincenzo Bierhoff and rushes in on goal... Petri Inia shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.29
Vincenzo Bierhoff barges into Lennart Beck. The referee calls over Vincenzo Bierhoff and warns him to calm down! Lennart Beck hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.05
Lee Mapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Götz. Sebastian Götz makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Götz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
With vision, Matthias Busse laces a weighted ball forward to Sebastian Götz. Sebastian Götz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Streich who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final 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 Bakary Scheffler of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steffen Streich (GK)
7
2. Quim Gomes (DEF)
6
3. Bram Zijm (DEF)
6
4. Lionel Lecocq (DEF)
6
5. Syd Dichio (MID)
7
6. Lennart Beck (MID)
6
7. Miguel Cano (MID)
6
8. Stefan Eilts (MID)
6
9. Oliver Roth (ATT)
6
10. Alessandro Coco (ATT)
6
11. Christian Seeler (ATT)
5
12. Kevin Ouindi (DEF)
0
13. Markus Busse (DEF)
0
14. Marc Schrader (GK)
0
1. Stuart Law (GK)
6
2. Noah Ritzinger (DEF)
6
3. Lee Mapp (DEF)
7
4. Alfredo Toni (DEF)
7
5. Tommy Mason (DEF)
7
6. Sebastian Götz (MID)
8
7. Petri Inia (MID)
7
8. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
9
9. Bruno Moutinho (ATT)
8
10. Vincenzo Bierhoff (ATT)
7
11. Matthias Busse (ATT)
7
12. David Neudecker (GK)
0
13. Lennart Winkler (DEF)
0
14. Christian Eilts (MID)
0