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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Millerntor-Stadion where FC St. Pauli play host to FC Union Berlin. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC St. Pauli are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Sparwasser.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Union Berlin kicking off!
6.19
Felipe Rubio threads the ball through to Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
9.48
Kevin Babbel darts forward. Kevin Babbel flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Köller.
21.46
Andy Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Eberle. Leon Eberle puts a great ball through but Tobias Helmer is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
27.30
Kevin Babbel flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Melchiot who takes it down. Anthony Melchiot flicks a high ball forward to Andy Sullivan who takes it down. Andy Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Köller.
28.36
Andy Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Eberle. Leon Eberle makes a simple pass, allowing Tobias Helmer to run into the box. Tobias Helmer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.28
Anthony Melchiot flicks a high ball forward to Andy Sullivan who takes it down. Andy Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Köpke.
32.41
Andy Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Leon Eberle. Leon Eberle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Hitzlsperger who gathers it comfortably.
33.03
Andy Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Helmer. Tobias Helmer plays a scrappy one-two with Oberdan Crovari and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tobias Helmer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.49
Miel Van Dalen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Helmer. Tobias Helmer makes a probing pass between the defence to Oberdan Crovari. Oberdan Crovari shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.12
Paul Scholz surges forward with the ball. Paul Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts connects with a diving header. Frederico Vila is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Mario Quaresma passes the ball forward to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Köller.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC St. Pauli appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC St. Pauli kicking off!
47.15
Paul Scholz knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.10
Hannes Witte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson makes a probing pass to Oberdan Crovari. Oberdan Crovari finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
59.29
Andy Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Oberdan Crovari who brings the ball under control. Oberdan Crovari threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tobias Helmer. Tobias Helmer rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Simon Hitzlsperger!
60.21
FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Camel Mary replacing Dietmar Wendel and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.43
Andy Ferguson sees Oberdan Crovari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Crovari shoots from long range but somehow Simon Hitzlsperger manages to keep it out.
75.17
Kees Senden hacks Oberdan Crovari from behind! The referee warns Kees Senden to calm down! Oberdan Crovari gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.50
Anthony Melchiot threads a neat ball through to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan powers a header at goal. Frederico Vila didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Andy Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Helmer. Tobias Helmer shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.3859649122807 vs 45.6140350877193
Play Area
Home team third: 26.32%, Midfield: 42.11%, Away team third: 31.58%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Potts of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
4. Hannes Witte (DEF)
6
5. Samir Köller (DEF)
6
6
6
8. Andy Ferguson (MID)
9
9. Tobias Helmer (ATT)
6
10. Oberdan Crovari (ATT)
7
11. Leon Eberle (ATT)
6

12. Billy Bremner (GK)
0
13. Leon Ritzinger (ATT)
0

2. Kees Senden (DEF)
6
3. Harvey Pearce (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Babbel (DEF)
7
6
6. Felipe Rubio (MID)
6
8. Paul Scholz (MID)
8
6
10. Kemal Potts (ATT)
9
11. Andy Sullivan (ATT)
6

12. Sebastian Janes (ATT)
0
13. Jan Köller (ATT)
0
14. Camel Mary (DEF)
6