Match Report

0.00 0-0

FC Union Berlin kick off the first half!

2.37 0-0

Kieron Pallister hits a low pass to Alberto Bower. Alberto Bower darts forward. Alberto Bower passes the ball forward but Kevin Witte is offside!

3.51 0-0

David Arendt clumsily knocks into Marc Stiepermann. The referee warns David Arendt to calm down! Marc Stiepermann stretches but gets up unharmed.

6.47 0-0

Alberto Bower flicks a high pass forward. Jan Winkler collects the pass. Jan Winkler threads the ball through to Alberto Bower. Alberto Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Winkler. Jan Winkler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!

8.13 0-1

Alexander Arnold knocks the ball forward to Theo Nelisse. With some swift thinking, Theo Nelisse plays the ball forward to Marc Stiepermann. Marc Stiepermann plays a scrappy one-two with Samuel Vieira and advances towards the goal... Marc Stiepermann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RB Leipzig!

18.17 0-1

Hauke Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Knapp. Bakary Knapp threads a neat ball through to Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Arnold.

20.33 0-1

Edgar Neves comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Poschner. The referee warns Edgar Neves to calm down! Oliver Poschner stretches but gets up unharmed.

26.47 0-1

Without breaking stride, Hauke Köpke plays the ball forward to David Arendt. David Arendt hits a low pass to Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Kevin Witte provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

27.44 0-1

Hannes Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Theo Nelisse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Theo Nelisse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Borchard. Thomas Borchard shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!

36.48 0-1

Thomas Borchard catches Alberto Bower on the ankles. Thomas Borchard is warned by the referee! Alberto Bower grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

38.35 0-1

Julian Hanssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Neves. Edgar Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Stiepermann. Marc Stiepermann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Uwe Haller. What a great pair of hands!

39.28 0-1

Alexander Arnold flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Hanssen. Julian Hanssen whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Neves. With a superhuman jump, Edgar Neves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

40.20 1-1

Oliver Poschner makes a probing pass to Alberto Bower. Alberto Bower kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn advances inside the box! Markus Schönenborn takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

44.43 1-1

Alberto Bower brings the ball forward. Alberto Bower advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Alberto Bower provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!

45.00 1-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 1-1

The whistle blows and RB Leipzig kick off!

47.54 2-1

Alberto Bower makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Bower controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Bakary Knapp through on goal. Bakary Knapp shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Johann Tourenne with no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!

51.24 2-1

Theo Nelisse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks the ball forward to Edgar Neves but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!

55.08 2-1

FC Union Berlin are in full control of this game.

60.54 2-1

Oliver Poschner sees Bakary Knapp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Knapp makes a beautiful solo run. Bakary Knapp knocks the ball forward to Markus Schönenborn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!

66.09 2-1

Thomas Borchard flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uwe Haller who gathers it comfortably.

69.41 2-1

Samuel Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Bower. The referee calls over Samuel Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Bower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

71.17 2-1

Hauke Köpke takes it forward alone. Hauke Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Bower. Alberto Bower runs straight at the defence! Alberto Bower shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!

72.16 2-1

Florian Schacht hacks Kevin Witte from behind! Florian Schacht is warned by the referee! Kevin Witte stretches but gets up unharmed.

75.49 2-1

Kevin Witte changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Witte shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

77.38 3-1

Jan Winkler threads the ball through to Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Johann Tourenne had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!

81.29 4-1

Bakary Knapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte rushes past Alexander Arnold! Kevin Witte rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Johann Tourenne had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!

84.19 4-1

Theo Nelisse flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Stiepermann. Marc Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!

89.07 4-1

Thomas Borchard makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Borchard shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

90.00 4-1

Alberto Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

90.00 4-1

The whistle blows full-time!