Match Report
| FC Union Berlin | FC Union Berlin |  |  | VfB Stuttgart | VfB Stuttgart | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | M Cyril Washbrook | M Cyril Washbrook | |||||||||||||||||
| Nicolas Koschmieder | N. Koschmieder |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 86 |  | Alexis Costa | A. Costa | |||||||||
| Jonas Hollmer | J. Hollmer | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 81 |  | Bill Howard | B. Howard | |||||||||
| David Barros | D. Barros |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 | | Martin Lange | M. Lange | |||||||||
| Sven Turek | S. Turek | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 85 |  | Kubilay Abdullah | K. Abdullah | |||||||||
| Eric Palumbo | E. Palumbo | | 52 | D | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Kevin Backes | K. Backes | |||||||||
| Gaspar Ferreira | G. Ferreira | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 90 |  | Michael Bosnich | M. Bosnich | |||||||||
| Markus Masur | M. Masur | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 81 |  | David Moreau | D. Moreau | |||||||||
| Armin Bierhoff | A. Bierhoff | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 78 |  | Sam Rivera | S. Rivera | |||||||||
| Lennart Turek | L. Turek | | 61 | M | | 9 | | A | 88 |  | Antonino Dou Dou | A. Dou Dou | |||||||||
| Kevin Schäfer | K. Schäfer | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 97 | | Jerome Moreira | J. Moreira | |||||||||
| Jan Jentsch | J. Jentsch | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 91 |  | Gharib Sinouh | G. Sinouh | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart start the match!
4.03
0-0Martin Lange knocks the ball forward to Michael Bosnich. Michael Bosnich makes a simple pass to Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou plays a perfect one-two with Jerome Moreira and rushes in on goal... Antonino Dou Dou shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Nicolas Koschmieder manages to gather it comfortably.
10.17
0-0Jonas Hollmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Ferreira. Gaspar Ferreira threads the ball through to Jan Jentsch. Jan Jentsch knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Lange.
15.15
0-0Markus Masur catches David Moreau on the ankles. Markus Masur is shown the yellow card! David Moreau stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.33
0-1Sam Rivera knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Moreira. Jerome Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gharib Sinouh!
22.24
0-1David Moreau makes a simple pass to Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.47
Martin Lange passes the ball forward to Sam Rivera. Sam Rivera makes a simple pass to Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Koschmieder who gathers it comfortably.
30.11
0-1Kevin Backes catches Armin Bierhoff on the ankles. Kevin Backes is warned by the referee! Armin Bierhoff runs off the knock.
32.29
Michael Bosnich catches Lennart Turek on the ankles. Michael Bosnich is given a warning by the referee! Lennart Turek stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.21
Martin Lange knocks the ball to his team mate, David Moreau. David Moreau sees space and advances. David Moreau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.15
David Moreau surges forward with the ball. David Moreau whips in a cross ball towards Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Michael Bosnich makes a simple pass to Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Barros.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the second half underway!
47.13
0-2Gaspar Ferreira threads the ball through to Kevin Schäfer. Kevin Schäfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Jentsch but the linesman indicates offside!
51.46
Markus Masur knocks the ball forward to Jan Jentsch. Jan Jentsch shoots from long range but it flies wide!
54.58
David Moreau makes a probing pass to Jerome Moreira. Jerome Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.30
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.54
Martin Lange makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Backes. Kevin Backes sees space and advances. Kevin Backes goes all the way! Kevin Backes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.01
Armin Bierhoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Schäfer. Kevin Schäfer shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alexis Costa.
65.10
David Moreau flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.46
Armin Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Jentsch. Jan Jentsch tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Alexis Costa easily smothers it!
67.52
0-2Jerome Moreira catches Jonas Hollmer on the ankles. The referee calls over Jerome Moreira and warns him to calm down! Jonas Hollmer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.41
Armin Bierhoff comes in with a late challenge on Michael Bosnich. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michael Bosnich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.53
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
77.50
Michael Bosnich barges into Armin Bierhoff. Michael Bosnich is warned by the referee again! Armin Bierhoff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.30
David Moreau makes a simple pass to Jerome Moreira. Jerome Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
84.20
Kubilay Abdullah takes it forward alone. Kubilay Abdullah makes a simple pass to Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Nicolas Koschmieder had no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
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
| Gharib Sinouh 18, 38, 84 |