Match Report
| Alemannia Aachen | Alemannia Aachen |  |  | FC Union Berlin | FC Union Berlin | ||||||||||||||||
| Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Tijani Van Den Berg | T. Van Den Berg |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Steffen Streich | S. Streich | |||||||||
| James Marshall | J. Marshall |  | 56 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 73 |  | Quim Gomes | Q. Gomes | ||||||||
| Bakary Eilts | B. Eilts | | 66 | D | | | 3 | | D | 64 |  | Lionel Lecocq | L. Lecocq | ||||||||
| Anton Walter | A. Walter | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Kevin Ouindi | K. Ouindi | |||||||||
| Julian Bräutigam | J. Bräutigam | | 59 | D | | 5 | | M | 72 | | Dean Barry | D. Barry | |||||||||
| Alexander Emmerlich | A. Emmerlich | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Lennart Beck | L. Beck | |||||||||
| Stefan Seeler | S. Seeler | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Stefan Eilts | S. Eilts | |||||||||
| Alexander Polheim | A. Polheim | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Lars Gerlach | L. Gerlach | |||||||||
| Paolo Schwoch | P. Schwoch |  | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 80 | | Oliver Roth | O. Roth | |||||||||
| Sergio Jesus | S. Jesus | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Alessandro Coco | A. Coco | |||||||||
| Sven Beck | S. Beck | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Christian Seeler | C. Seeler | |||||||||
| Marcel Robbemond | M. Robbemond | | 56 | G | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Markus Busse | M. Busse | |||||||||
| Stefan Köller | S. Köller | | 65 | A | | 13 | | M | 58 |  | Miguel Cano | M. Cano | |||||||||
| Harry Ball | H. Ball | | 45 | A | | 14 | | G | 56 | | Marc Schrader | M. Schrader | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to FC Union Berlin. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Poschner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Poschner.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin kick off!
2.56
0-0Anton Walter knocks the ball forward to Stefan Seeler. Stefan Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Streich who gathers it comfortably.
4.06
Sergio Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Schwoch controls it well on his chest. Paolo Schwoch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.07
0-0Lennart Beck decides to run forward with the ball. Lennart Beck rushes past Bakary Eilts! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Lennart Beck provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
18.39
Alexander Polheim sees space and advances. Alexander Polheim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.48
Under pressure, Bakary Eilts clears the ball far upfield. Sergio Jesus advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Sergio Jesus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
22.20
1-0Julian Bräutigam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Polheim. Alexander Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Schwoch controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Paolo Schwoch plays the ball forward to Alexander Polheim who has made a great run into the box. Alexander Polheim shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Polheim!
26.12
1-0Stefan Seeler threads the ball through to Paolo Schwoch. Paolo Schwoch shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Steffen Streich manages to gather it.
27.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Lennart Beck laces a through ball forward to Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
30.30
Alexander Polheim flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Jesus who takes it down. Sergio Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Emmerlich. With a superhuman jump, Alexander Emmerlich connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.34
Stefan Eilts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.16
2-0Alexander Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Seeler collects the pass. Stefan Seeler threads the ball through to Paolo Schwoch but he's offside!
36.55
2-0Alexander Polheim comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Beck. The referee brings Alexander Polheim to one side and gives him a warning! Lennart Beck runs off the knock.
39.21
Stefan Eilts changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Eilts whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.09
Kevin Ouindi advances with the ball. Kevin Ouindi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Seeler but he's offside!
42.41
Dean Barry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dean Barry shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Alexander Polheim hacks Oliver Roth from behind! Alexander Polheim is warned by the referee again! Oliver Roth runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alemannia Aachen players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Alemannia Aachen kick off!
48.28
Stefan Eilts kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.55
2-0Stefan Eilts sees Christian Seeler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Seeler lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Julian Bräutigam. That should have been a goal!
54.12
Kevin Ouindi knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Roth but the linesman indicates offside!
55.32
Quim Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
57.53
Alexander Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Seeler. Stefan Seeler shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
59.59
Stefan Seeler flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Beck. Sven Beck whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Polheim. Alexander Polheim whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.20
Stefan Seeler threads the ball through to Alexander Emmerlich. Alexander Emmerlich plays a quick one-two with Stefan Seeler and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alexander Emmerlich provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.30
Lionel Lecocq flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Beck who brings the ball under control. Lennart Beck darts forward. Lennart Beck tries a spectacular long range effort. Tijani Van Den Berg gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.53
Alexander Polheim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alexander Polheim knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Steffen Streich as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
69.42
3-0Corner kick to Alemannia Aachen. Stefan Seeler plays it to the near post. Steffen Streich drops low and scoops up the ball.
72.29
Lennart Beck flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.24
Dean Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Eilts. Stefan Eilts edges inside the box! Stefan Eilts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.33
Stefan Eilts flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Beck who brings the ball under control. Lennart Beck whips in a cross ball towards Dean Barry. Dean Barry connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Tijani Van Den Berg!
81.51
James Marshall makes a beautiful solo run. James Marshall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Steffen Streich manages to keep it out.
83.05
Sergio Jesus runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sergio Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Quim Gomes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
87.58
Anton Walter threads a neat ball through to Alexander Polheim. Alexander Polheim makes an attacking run forward. Alexander Polheim knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Schwoch. Paolo Schwoch shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Steffen Streich has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alexander Polheim 22, 60 Alexander Emmerlich 30 Paolo Schwoch 88 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Polheim of Alemannia Aachen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tijani Van Den Berg (GK)
6
2. James Marshall (DEF)
6
3. Bakary Eilts (DEF)
6
4. Anton Walter (DEF)
6
5. Julian Bräutigam (DEF)
6
6. Alexander Emmerlich (MID)
7
7. Stefan Seeler (MID)
6
8. Alexander Polheim (MID)
9
9. Paolo Schwoch (ATT)
8
10. Sergio Jesus (ATT)
7
11. Sven Beck (ATT)
6
12. Marcel Robbemond (GK)
0
13. Stefan Köller (ATT)
0
14. Harry Ball (ATT)
0
1. Steffen Streich (GK)
7
2. Quim Gomes (DEF)
6
3. Lionel Lecocq (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Ouindi (DEF)
6
5. Dean Barry (MID)
6
6. Lennart Beck (MID)
7
7. Stefan Eilts (MID)
7
8. Lars Gerlach (MID)
6
9. Oliver Roth (ATT)
6
10. Alessandro Coco (ATT)
6
11. Christian Seeler (ATT)
6
12. Markus Busse (DEF)
0
13. Miguel Cano (MID)
0
14. Marc Schrader (GK)
0