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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 17,993 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Hannover 96 start the match!
2.36
Gregorio Ferrer catches Jimmy Barret on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jimmy Barret hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.10
Jimmy Barret passes the ball forward to Alexander Janes. Alexander Janes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Van Vossen but he's offside!
6.50
Alec Burley decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Van Vossen but the linesman indicates offside!
8.04
Martin Ouindi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Burley. Alec Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Van Vossen. Steve Van Vossen goes all the way! Steve Van Vossen tries a spectacular strike. Nicolas Schell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.05
Alec Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Raff. Noah Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Kühn.
16.28
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.31
Gregorio Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Völler. Malte Völler whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.16
Guilherme Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Völler. Malte Völler shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.23
Trevor Henry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Ferrer. Gregorio Ferrer brings the ball forward. Gregorio Ferrer passes the ball forward but Nikolas Schnellinger is offside!
28.19
Alexander Janes barges into Trevor Henry. Alexander Janes is shown the yellow card! Trevor Henry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.07
Jimmy Barret controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Janes. Alexander Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Schell who gathers it comfortably.
34.18
Christian Bischoff makes a probing pass to Jimmy Barret. Jimmy Barret makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Janes. Alexander Janes goes all the way! Alexander Janes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.51
Gregorio Ferrer threads the ball through to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Malte Völler. Malte Völler directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.04
Simon Höfer knocks the ball forward to Malte Völler. Malte Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Jimmy Barret knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Van Vossen. Steve Van Vossen plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Janes and rushes in on goal... Steve Van Vossen rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off the second half!
57.20
Alec Burley sees a break and surges forward. Alec Burley whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Janes. Alexander Janes flicks the ball with his head. Nicolas Schell easily smothers it.
60.24
Jimmy Barret makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Van Vossen. Steve Van Vossen threads the ball through to Noah Raff. Noah Raff tries a spectacular strike. Nicolas Schell easily smothers it.
61.21
Christian Bischoff clumsily knocks into Malte Völler. The referee calls over Christian Bischoff and warns him to calm down! Malte Völler stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.25
Antonio Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Raff. Noah Raff lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Van Vossen. Steve Van Vossen heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.28
Christian Bischoff advances with the ball. Christian Bischoff knocks the ball forward to Alexander Janes. Alexander Janes shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
67.49
Martin Ouindi barges into Nikolas Schnellinger. Martin Ouindi is warned by the referee! Nikolas Schnellinger runs off the knock.
69.58
Jimmy Barret threads the ball through to Steve Van Vossen. Steve Van Vossen knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Raff. Noah Raff flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.29
Arno Böhm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Janes. Alexander Janes goes all the way! Alexander Janes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Nicolas Schell!
77.46
Simon Höfer decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Höfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Ritzinger who gathers it comfortably.
78.33
Gregorio Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Hierro. Antonio Hierro tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Eric Ritzinger manages to gather it comfortably.
85.10
Alec Burley makes a simple pass to Alexander Janes. Alexander Janes goes all the way! Alexander Janes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Nicolas Schell easily smothers it.
87.21
Florian Kühn makes a beautiful solo run. Florian Kühn threads the ball through to Malte Völler. Malte Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Hierro. Antonio Hierro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Eric Ritzinger!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Steve Van Vossen of Hannover 96

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.3827160493827 vs 50.6172839506173
Play Area
Home team third: 28.40%, Midfield: 44.44%, Away team third: 27.16%