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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play FC Union Berlin in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,696 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both AS Monaco and FC Union Berlin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
AS Monaco get the match underway!
2.24
Muzzy Izzet threads the ball through to Rudy Dieuze. Rudy Dieuze finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
3.37
Lionel Lecocq advances with the ball. Lionel Lecocq kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder tries a spectacular strike but Gerard Landais is on top of it.
4.55
Vincenzo Kauder flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Roth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Roth shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gerard Landais manages to keep it out.
12.43
Eric Herzog kicks a strong pass forward to Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
14.46
Lionel Lecocq sees a break and surges forward. Lionel Lecocq finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
15.27
Giuseppe Wolsky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.41
Garba Nwakire flicks a high pass forward. Andres Dominguez collects the pass. Andres Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Jerome Barckay. Jerome Barckay directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Quim Gomes. Excellent block.
20.58
Andres Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Rudy Dieuze. Rudy Dieuze controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.02
Markus Klinsmann comes in with a late challenge on Lars Gerlach. Markus Klinsmann is shown the yellow card! Lars Gerlach stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.48
Lennart Beck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Zimmert. Robert Zimmert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
27.08
Lionel Lecocq deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler hits a low pass to Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Gerard Landais.
28.22
Lars Gerlach takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Gerard Landais drops low and scoops up the ball.
30.36
Giuseppe Wolsky takes a long throw-in. Steffen Laudrup kicks a strong pass forward to Rudy Dieuze. Rudy Dieuze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.21
Markus Klinsmann lofts the ball long. Jerome Barckay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lionel Lecocq.
34.04
Quim Gomes threads the ball through to Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck flicks a high pass forward. Robert Zimmert controls it well on his chest. Robert Zimmert shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
36.48
With a delightful solo run, Giuseppe Wolsky stretches the opposition's defence. Giuseppe Wolsky lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
39.44
Robert Zimmert catches Giuseppe Wolsky on the ankles. The referee warns Robert Zimmert to calm down! Giuseppe Wolsky stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.03
Garba Nwakire threads the ball through to Rudy Dieuze. Rudy Dieuze changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rudy Dieuze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Streich who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off the second half!
53.50
Lennart Beck threads a neat ball through to Robert Zimmert. Robert Zimmert finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.11
Dean Barry threads the ball through to Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
57.03
Muzzy Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Quim Gomes. The referee brings Muzzy Izzet to one side and gives him a warning! Quim Gomes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.50
Steffen Laudrup makes a simple pass to Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.40
Giuseppe Wolsky threads a neat ball through to Eric Herzog. Eric Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Muzzy Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Muzzy Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Jerome Barckay. Jerome Barckay makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
65.07
Lionel Lecocq flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Busse. Markus Busse sees Bakary Spengler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Spengler shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
71.33
Garba Nwakire threads a neat ball through to Andres Dominguez. Andres Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Laudrup holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Laudrup lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Wolsky. Giuseppe Wolsky makes a convincing header but somehow Steffen Streich manages to keep it out.
72.26
Dean Barry hits a low pass to Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck makes a probing pass to Robert Zimmert but he's offside!
73.29
Andres Dominguez makes a simple pass to Giuseppe Wolsky. Giuseppe Wolsky lofts in a cross ball towards Rudy Dieuze. Rudy Dieuze flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
77.45
Garba Nwakire chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Herzog. Eric Herzog passes the ball forward to Andres Dominguez. Andres Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome Barckay. Jerome Barckay shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.55
Barket Karembeu sees Steffen Laudrup in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Laudrup chips the ball to his team mate, Rudy Dieuze. Rudy Dieuze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Markus Busse.
79.52
Lennart Beck chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Without breaking stride, Markus Busse plays the ball forward to Quim Gomes. Quim Gomes advances with the ball. Quim Gomes plays a quick one-two with Bakary Spengler and rushes in on goal... Quim Gomes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gerard Landais had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.9473684210526 vs 46.0526315789474
Play Area
Home team third: 26.32%, Midfield: 43.42%, Away team third: 30.26%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Quim Gomes of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
7
6
5. Eric Herzog (MID)
7
7
6
10. Muzzy Izzet (ATT)
6
11. Rudy Dieuze (ATT)
8

12. Claude Leclercq (DEF)
0
13. Carl Danic (MID)
0
14. Carlos Dailly (ATT)
0

2. Quim Gomes (DEF)
9
3. Lionel Lecocq (DEF)
7
4. Markus Busse (DEF)
6
5. Dean Barry (MID)
6
6. Lennart Beck (MID)
7
7
8. Lars Gerlach (MID)
6
9. Oliver Roth (ATT)
6
10. Vincenzo Kauder (ATT)
6
11. Robert Zimmert (ATT)
6

12. Paul Hopkin (ATT)
0
13. Nils Bischoff (ATT)
0
14. Stefan Eilts (MID)
0