Match Report
| Rot-Weiss Ahlen | Rot-Weiss Ahlen |  |  | FC Union Berlin | FC Union Berlin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Ian Donaldson | Ian Donaldson | |||||||||||||||||
| Edwin Riga | E. Riga |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Garry Liddell | G. Liddell | |||||||||
| Anton Rummenigge | A. Rummenigge |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Florian Polheim | F. Polheim | |||||||||
| Craig Thomson | C. Thomson | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 |  | Cyril Dhorasoo | C. Dhorasoo | |||||||||
| Gerhard Bierhoff | G. Bierhoff | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Neil Mason | N. Mason | |||||||||
| Dominic Law | D. Law | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Kaba Wolsky | K. Wolsky | |||||||||
| Moritz Busse | M. Busse | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Uwe Hässler | U. Hässler | |||||||||
| Nils Sparwasser | N. Sparwasser | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Marcel Töpfer | M. Töpfer | |||||||||
| Marc Ouindi | M. Ouindi | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 |  | Billy Shields | B. Shields | |||||||||
| Gerhard Ziege | G. Ziege | | 54 | M | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Olivier Papin | O. Papin | |||||||||
| Armin Kohler | A. Kohler | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 | | Jean Pierre Bayle | J. Bayle | |||||||||
| Philipe Malagouen | P. Malagouen | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Stefan Linke | S. Linke | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Wersestadion where Rot-Weiss Ahlen play host to FC Union Berlin. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off!
2.48
0-0Cyril Dhorasoo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Shields. Billy Shields makes a probing pass to Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke whips in a cross ball towards Olivier Papin. Olivier Papin directs the ball goalwards with his head but Edwin Riga is on top of it.
4.26
0-0Gerhard Ziege makes a probing pass to Philipe Malagouen. Philipe Malagouen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.19
Uwe Hässler chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.46
0-1Billy Shields kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle goes all the way! Jean Pierre Bayle tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.40
Uwe Hässler kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle goes all the way! Jean Pierre Bayle tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Edwin Riga!
21.07
Kaba Wolsky threads the ball through to Marcel Töpfer. Marcel Töpfer knocks the ball forward to Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke goes all the way! Stefan Linke shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Edwin Riga is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.44
0-2Olivier Papin comes in with a late challenge on Gerhard Bierhoff. Olivier Papin is given a warning by the referee! Gerhard Bierhoff runs off the knock.
26.44
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.53
Marc Ouindi knocks the ball forward to Philipe Malagouen. Philipe Malagouen knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Kohler. Armin Kohler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Garry Liddell easily picks it out of the air!
32.30
0-2Marcel Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle whips in a cross ball towards Olivier Papin. Olivier Papin directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.05
Marcel Töpfer knocks the ball forward to Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke plays a perfect one-two with Olivier Papin and rushes in on goal... Stefan Linke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.23
0-3Florian Polheim kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Töpfer. Marcel Töpfer passes the ball forward to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle kicks a strong pass forward to Olivier Papin but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.30
Uwe Hässler takes it forward alone. Uwe Hässler lofts in a cross ball towards Olivier Papin. Olivier Papin heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Edwin Riga had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off!
47.33
Nils Sparwasser threads the ball through to Armin Kohler. Armin Kohler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.29
Gerhard Bierhoff threads the ball through to Nils Sparwasser. Nils Sparwasser makes a probing pass to Armin Kohler. Armin Kohler finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.52
Billy Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Pierre Bayle but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.58
Nils Sparwasser catches Marcel Töpfer on the ankles. Nils Sparwasser is given a warning by the referee! Marcel Töpfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.27
Neil Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke plays a perfect one-two with Jean Pierre Bayle and rushes in on goal... Stefan Linke takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.38
Uwe Hässler threads the ball through to Olivier Papin. Olivier Papin finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.34
FC Union Berlin are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
67.09
Marcel Töpfer makes a probing pass to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle plays a perfect one-two with Olivier Papin and rushes in on goal... Jean Pierre Bayle tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean Pierre Bayle!
71.34
Marcel Töpfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke goes all the way! Stefan Linke shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.44
Marcel Töpfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Olivier Papin. Olivier Papin passes the ball forward but Stefan Linke is offside!
73.08
Marc Ouindi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipe Malagouen. Philipe Malagouen shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Garry Liddell!
81.21
Dominic Law threads the ball through to Marc Ouindi. Marc Ouindi sees a break and surges forward. Marc Ouindi plays a perfect one-two with Armin Kohler and rushes in on goal... Marc Ouindi rockets a shot on goal. Garry Liddell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.32
1-6Uwe Hässler hacks Marc Ouindi from behind! The referee calls over Uwe Hässler and warns him to calm down! Marc Ouindi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.50
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.53
Gerhard Ziege threads the ball through to Philipe Malagouen. Philipe Malagouen whips in a cross ball towards Armin Kohler. Armin Kohler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.10
Cyril Dhorasoo makes a probing pass to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle plays a perfect one-two with Olivier Papin and rushes in on goal... Jean Pierre Bayle shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Edwin Riga.
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
| Marc Ouindi 81 | Jean Pierre Bayle 10, 67 Stefan Linke 21, 39, 59 Olivier Papin 44 |