Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 20,127 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Schröder.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Schröder.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 kick off and get the first half underway!
6.11
0-0Quim Gomes threads the ball through to Markus Busse. Markus Busse sees Oliver Roth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Roth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Domenico Mercuri.
9.55
0-0Dean Barry hacks Msaddeck Carriére from behind! Dean Barry is shown the yellow card! Msaddeck Carriére stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.03
0-0Quim Gomes threads a neat ball through to Dean Barry. Dean Barry flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Beck who takes it down. Lennart Beck tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.12
Vincenzo Janes sees Tobias Poschner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Poschner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.53
0-0Markus Busse kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder tries a spectacular long range effort but Steffen Birkwald is on top of his game. Good keeping!
15.20
Quim Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Markus Busse controls it well on his chest. Markus Busse makes a probing pass to Robert Zimmert. Robert Zimmert shoots from distance. Solid save from Steffen Birkwald.
18.44
Lionel Lecocq plays the ball forward to Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck surges forward with the ball. Lennart Beck controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.27
0-0Dean Barry hacks Vincenzo Janes from behind! The referee calls over Dean Barry and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Janes stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.44
Vincenzo Janes makes a beautiful solo run. Vincenzo Janes knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Steffen Streich. Excellent save.
34.17
Lionel Lecocq makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
40.25
Vincenzo Janes threads a neat ball through to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Streich who gathers it comfortably.
44.11
Rodolfo Caracciolo plays the ball forward to Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Scheffler. Uwe Scheffler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Lennart Beck flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Kauder collects the pass. Vincenzo Kauder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Birkwald who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Schalke 04 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Union Berlin start the second half!
51.56
Lars Gerlach knocks the ball forward to Robert Zimmert. Robert Zimmert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Gainza.
54.40
Lars Gerlach chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
55.01
Vincenzo Janes catches Robert Zimmert on the ankles. The referee brings Vincenzo Janes to one side and gives him a warning! Robert Zimmert stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.22
Lionel Lecocq flicks a high ball forward to Dean Barry who takes it down. Dean Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.34
Patricio Gainza sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Patricio Gainza stretches the opposition's defence. Patricio Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Steffen Streich!
67.09
Farid Zemmouri flicks a high pass forward to Msaddeck Carriére who brings the ball under control. Msaddeck Carriére controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Scheffler. Uwe Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Poschner. Tobias Poschner gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.42
Lionel Lecocq hits a low pass to Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck finds some space and shoots from distance. Steffen Birkwald gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
71.46
Lennart Beck knocks the ball forward to Robert Zimmert. Robert Zimmert whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Steffen Birkwald.
72.55
0-0Dean Barry takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Uwe Scheffler chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
73.01
Uwe Scheffler hits a low pass to Tobias Poschner. Tobias Poschner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lionel Lecocq.
77.52
Vincenzo Janes clumsily knocks into Bakary Spengler. The referee warns Vincenzo Janes again to calm down! Bakary Spengler runs off the knock.
79.27
Farid Zemmouri sees Vincenzo Janes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Janes flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Steffen Streich manages to keep it out.
83.45
Quim Gomes makes a simple pass to Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth shoots from distance but Steffen Birkwald is on top of it.
84.07
Robert Zimmert threads the ball through to Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Steffen Birkwald.
85.19
0-0Dean Barry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Farid Zemmouri gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
87.34
Lennart Beck flicks a high pass forward. Robert Zimmert collects the pass. Robert Zimmert threads the ball through into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dean Barry provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.11
Markus Busse flicks a high pass forward. Robert Zimmert collects the pass. Robert Zimmert whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
0-1Msaddeck Carriére threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful 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 Steffen Birkwald of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steffen Streich (GK)
7
2. Quim Gomes (DEF)
7
3. Lionel Lecocq (DEF)
7
4. Markus Busse (DEF)
7
5. Dean Barry (MID)
5
6. Lennart Beck (MID)
7
7. Bakary Spengler (MID)
6
8. Lars Gerlach (MID)
6
9. Oliver Roth (ATT)
6
10. Vincenzo Kauder (ATT)
6
11. Robert Zimmert (ATT)
7
12. Paul Hopkin (ATT)
0
13. Nils Bischoff (ATT)
0
14. Stefan Eilts (MID)
0
1. Steffen Birkwald (GK)
10
2. Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
6
3. Rodolfo Caracciolo (DEF)
6
4. Farid Zemmouri (DEF)
7
5. Patricio Gainza (DEF)
7
6. Msaddeck Carriére (MID)
6
7. Vincenzo Janes (MID)
7
8. Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT)
8
9. Jimmy Haise (ATT)
8
10. Uwe Scheffler (ATT)
7
11. Tobias Poschner (MID)
6
12. Orlando Zerdoux (ATT)
0
13. Cesar Santos (ATT)
0
14. Martin Metzger (MID)
0