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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 19,728 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.48
0-0Steffen Kohler darts forward. Steffen Kohler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Gomes.
8.23
Nico Meidt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis sees Julian Wesselmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Gomes.
9.14
0-0Graham Godber makes a simple pass to Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal shoots from 25 yards but Cliff Cales is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
20.45
0-0Nico Meidt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Krüger. With a delightful solo run, Kevin Krüger stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Krüger whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt makes a looping header on goal. Matthias Roth clears it off the line with his head!
21.09
Matthias Roth makes a simple pass to Graham Godber. Graham Godber makes a probing pass to Alfonso Lillo. Alfonso Lillo plays a quick one-two with Julian Bräutigam and rushes in on goal... Alfonso Lillo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Cliff Cales manages to gather it.
28.06
Alberto Olivares flicks a high ball forward to Julian Bräutigam who gracefully takes it down. Julian Bräutigam hits a low pass to Ian Rowett. Ian Rowett tries a spectacular long range effort. Cliff Cales gets down and covers it.
30.14
0-0With great vision, Steffen Kohler plays the ball forward to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.35
Kevin Krüger brings the ball forward. Kevin Krüger shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Harry Boertien smothers it!
33.04
Oliver Helmer threads the ball through to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Köln are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
34.33
Steffen Kohler takes it forward alone. Steffen Kohler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Gomes.
42.58
Alberto Olivares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Godber. Graham Godber tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Cliff Cales.
44.15
Corner kick to FC Union Berlin. Julian Bräutigam plays it to the far post. Cliff Cales gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
45.00
Oliver Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Arndt collects the pass. Philipp Arndt lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Harry Boertien didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
48.39
Graham Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
49.11
0-1Oliver Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Köln!
55.17
0-1Hannes Geis clumsily knocks into Graham Godber. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Godber runs off the knock.
63.33
Philipp Arndt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.40
Alberto Olivares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Godber. Graham Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Olivares. Alberto Olivares heads the ball goalwards. Cliff Cales gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
67.39
Steffen Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Geis collects the pass. Hannes Geis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Roth.
73.52
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.49
Quim Gomes sees space and advances. Quim Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Rowett. Ian Rowett plays a scrappy one-two with Dean Barry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ian Rowett takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.22
Alberto Olivares threads the ball through to Alfonso Lillo. Alfonso Lillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Cliff Cales manages to keep it out.
84.50
Oliver Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt plays a one-two with Julian Wesselmann and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Philipp Arndt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.37
Dean Barry flicks a high pass forward to Graham Godber who brings the ball under control. Graham Godber shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
1-2Moritz Koschmieder catches Graham Godber on the ankles. The referee calls over Moritz Koschmieder and warns him to calm down! Graham Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ian Rowett 78 | Oliver Helmer 49, 63 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harry Boertien (GK)
6
2. Quim Gomes (DEF)
6
3. Matthias Roth (DEF)
6
4. Nuno Fernandes (DEF)
6
5. Dean Barry (MID)
6
6. Graham Godber (MID)
7
7. Alberto Olivares (MID)
6
8. Julian Bräutigam (MID)
6
9. Alfonso Lillo (ATT)
6
10. Ian Rowett (ATT)
7
11. Martin Vidal (ATT)
6
12. Rui Lima (MID)
0
13. Garry Brady (DEF)
0
14. Roger Chivu (DEF)
0
1. Cliff Cales (GK)
8
2. Kevin Krüger (DEF)
7
3. Moritz Koschmieder (DEF)
6
4. Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
5. Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Oliver Helmer (MID)
9
7. Hannes Geis (MID)
6
8. Steffen Kohler (MID)
7
9. Philipp Arndt (ATT)
6
10. Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
6
11. Gerhard Rahn (ATT)
6
12. Linus Neudecker (DEF)
0
13. Nikolas Raff (MID)
0
14. Sebastian Kühn (ATT)
0