Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 9,383 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Hoeness.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Hoeness.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off the first half!
2.04
0-0Geoffroy Mercier flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Wesselmann. Eric Wesselmann makes a simple pass to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Borussia Mönchengladbach are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
4.35
0-0Kevin Sparwasser sees space and advances. Kevin Sparwasser shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
12.35
Ricardo Herrero sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Herrero shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
15.29
Tobias Ziegler threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Union Berlin are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.43
Geoffroy Mercier threads the ball through to Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Jan Sparwasser.
23.42
0-0It's a corner kick which Ricardo Herrero takes quickly, playing the ball short to Eric Wesselmann. Eric Wesselmann flicks the ball on with his first touch. Jochem van den Broek chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
24.24
Kevin Sparwasser knocks the ball forward to Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland makes a probing pass to Ricardo Herrero. Ricardo Herrero shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
27.06
0-0Tobias Ziegler plays the ball forward to Philipp Poschner. Philipp Poschner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Zimmermann who gathers it comfortably.
32.39
Eric Wesselmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff shoots from distance. Jan Sparwasser gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
38.01
Armin Reimers takes it forward alone. Armin Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Poschner. Philipp Poschner fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
39.20
Ricardo Herrero sees space and advances. Ricardo Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Klimek.
45.00
0-0Martin Bierhoff catches Armin Reimers on the ankles. The referee warns Martin Bierhoff to calm down! Armin Reimers runs off the knock.
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. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Borussia Mönchengladbach kicking off!
48.49
Nicolas Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Poschner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Philipp Poschner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Walter.
51.01
Simon Walter makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Walter hits a low pass to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.01
0-0Geoffroy Mercier barges into Nicolas Klimek. The referee calls over Geoffroy Mercier and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Klimek carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.11
0-0Uwe Wallner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Beckmann. Marcel Beckmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcel Beckmann makes a great pass forward. Philipp Poschner runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.48
0-0FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Simon Koschmieder replacing Philipp Poschner .
65.43
Simon Walter threads a neat ball through to Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.48
0-0Simon Walter barges into Tobias Ziegler. The referee calls over Simon Walter and shows him a yellow card! Tobias Ziegler runs off the knock.
77.23
Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Colin Higginbotham replacing Kevin Sparwasser .
83.22
0-1Eric Wesselmann threads the ball through to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Wesselmann. Eric Wesselmann beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
0-1Colin Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Wesselmann. Eric Wesselmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff skips past Uwe Wallner! Uwe Wallner barges into Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eric Wesselmann of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jan Sparwasser (GK)
8
2. Nicolas Klimek (DEF)
6
3. Rainer Seeler (DEF)
6
4. Uwe Wallner (DEF)
6
5. Armin Reimers (MID)
6
6. Marcel Beckmann (MID)
6
7. Ricardo Diez (MID)
6
8. Tobias Ziegler (MID)
8
9. Jochem van den Broek (MID)
6
10. Vincenzo Arendt (ATT)
6
11. Philipp Poschner (ATT)
6
12. Matt Kahn (ATT)
0
13. Arno Ziegler (DEF)
0
14. Simon Koschmieder (DEF)
6
1. Eric Zimmermann (GK)
6
2. Geoffroy Mercier (DEF)
5
3. Simon Walter (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Sparwasser (DEF)
7
5. Nico Nordwald (DEF)
6
6. Nils Wieland (MID)
6
7. Eric Wesselmann (MID)
9
8. Ricardo Herrero (MID)
7
9. Martin Bierhoff (ATT)
8
10. Bakary Kaiser (ATT)
6
11. Pascal Arndt (ATT)
6
12. Colin Higginbotham (MID)
6
13. Jan Netzer (MID)
0
14. Pascal Wieland (GK)
0