Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play AFC Rushden & Diamonds in this friendly game. A crowd of 11,791 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Diogo Monteiro makes a beautiful solo run. Diogo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
3.22
0-0Gary Dryden makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Cooke. Aaron Cooke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.12
0-0Fernando Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
14.53
Diogo Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ray Del Nero.
16.07
David Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Andreas Andersson. Andreas Andersson shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.49
0-1Neil Greig takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Chris Clemence. Chris Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to John Benjamin. John Benjamin knocks the ball forward, putting Aaron Cooke through on goal. Aaron Cooke takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.28
Diogo Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball towards Andreas Andersson. Andreas Andersson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.47
Diogo Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Andreas Andersson. Andreas Andersson shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.34
Chris Clemence knocks the ball forward to John Benjamin. John Benjamin sees Aaron Cooke just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Cooke side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Jorge Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off!
47.46
David Clemence knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
49.35
Gary Dryden flicks a high pass forward. John Benjamin collects the pass. John Benjamin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.59
Giuliano Gritti threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Taiga Okamoto.
54.35
Alec McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Monteiro. Diogo Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
69.24
Giuliano Gritti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andreas Andersson. Andreas Andersson shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
71.37
Alec McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giuliano Gritti. With a delightful solo run, Giuliano Gritti stretches the opposition's defence. Giuliano Gritti shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.39
0-2Brian Stamp clumsily knocks into John Benjamin. The referee calls over Brian Stamp and warns him to calm down! John Benjamin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.29
Kevin Gilchrist sees Neil Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Greig makes a simple pass to John Benjamin. John Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Stamp.
77.22
0-2AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Terry Murray replacing Gary Dryden .
81.22
Brian Stamp knocks the ball forward to Diogo Monteiro. Without breaking stride, Diogo Monteiro plays the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames advances inside the box! Ernesto Galadames cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
85.13
Neil Greig runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Greig finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
87.41
Brian Stamp makes a probing pass to David Clemence. David Clemence makes a simple pass to Andreas Andersson. Andreas Andersson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
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
| Aaron Cooke 20, 38 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aaron Cooke of AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jorge Marques (GK)
6
2. Levin Berger (DEF)
6
3. Brian Stamp (DEF)
6
4. Alec McStay (DEF)
6
5. Giuliano Gritti (MID)
6
6. David Clemence (MID)
6
7. Diogo Monteiro (MID)
7
8. Fernando Garrido (MID)
6
9. Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
6
10. Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT)
6
11. Andreas Andersson (ATT)
6
12. Mohammed Piket (DEF)
0
13. Demlaba Ouédec (DEF)
0
14. Enrique Perez (ATT)
0
1. Adam Barrett (GK)
6
2. Ray Del Nero (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Gilchrist (DEF)
6
4. Taiga Okamoto (DEF)
6
5. Chris Clemence (MID)
6
6. Gary Dryden (MID)
7
7. Tommy Prior (MID)
6
8. Neil Greig (MID)
7
9. Martin Lightfoot (MID)
6
10. John Benjamin (ATT)
7
11. Aaron Cooke (ATT)
9
12. Eddie Barrett (GK)
0
13. Terry Murray (ATT)
6
14. Fadel Bedrossian (ATT)
0