Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 20,063 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hässler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hässler.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off!
3.02
0-1Anthony Melchiot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot advances inside the box! Rodolphe Charlot shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
8.11
0-1Kees Senden breaks forward. Kees Senden kicks a strong pass forward to David Bertani. David Bertani lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Zerbini Evangelisti. Excellent save.
12.24
Moritz Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Bertani. David Bertani lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Charlot. With a superhuman jump, Rodolphe Charlot connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Zerbini Evangelisti with no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
16.06
Stuart Taylor brings the ball forward. Stuart Taylor edges inside the box! Stuart Taylor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.15
Kees Senden threads the ball through to Anthony Melchiot. Anthony Melchiot sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Melchiot tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Melchiot!
33.18
1-3Moritz Müller brings the ball forward. Moritz Müller makes a probing pass to David Bertani but he's offside!
34.16
1-3Stuart Taylor sees Julian Scholz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Scholz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Hitzlsperger who gathers it comfortably.
38.30
1-3Rainer Meyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Melchiot. With imagination, Anthony Melchiot plays the ball forward to David Bertani. David Bertani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.05
1-3Moritz Müller passes the ball forward to David Bertani. David Bertani rushes past Jamie Froggatt! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Bertani provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Jamie Froggatt steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Anthony Melchiot makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Melchiot knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Zerbini Evangelisti. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Bayern Munich players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bayern Munich get the second half underway!
53.53
1-3Michael Blatsis hacks David Bertani from behind! The referee warns Michael Blatsis to calm down! David Bertani runs off the knock.
54.03
1-3Stuart Taylor decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Taylor advances inside the box! Louis Kok hacks Stuart Taylor from behind! Penalty not given!!
61.07
Moritz Müller flicks a high pass forward. David Bertani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Bertani whips in a cross ball towards Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Khaliloul Doukantie blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
63.21
Paul McStay flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Taylor controls it well on his chest. Stuart Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Diez but he's offside!
65.55
Anthony Melchiot flicks a high ball forward to David Bertani who takes it down. David Bertani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jamie Froggatt.
66.22
Rainer Meyer flicks a high ball forward to Mario Quaresma who takes it down. Mario Quaresma surges forward with the ball. Mario Quaresma makes a great pass forward. Samir Reimers runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.35
1-3FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Jon Harrison replacing Mario Quaresma .
81.18
Jamie Froggatt flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Taylor who takes it down. Stuart Taylor makes a probing pass to Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez makes a convincing header but is denied by Simon Hitzlsperger. Excellent save.
85.40
Moritz Müller makes a probing pass to Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Stuart Taylor sees space and advances. Stuart Taylor edges inside the box! Stuart Taylor tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Simon Hitzlsperger had no chance!! Goal for FC Bayern Munich!
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
| Stuart Taylor 16, 90 | Rodolphe Charlot 3, 12 Anthony Melchiot 26 Samir Reimers 85 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Taylor of FC Bayern Munich |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Zerbini Evangelisti (GK)
6
2. Paul McStay (DEF)
6
3. Khaliloul Doukantie (DEF)
6
4. Jamie Froggatt (DEF)
6
5. Michael Blatsis (DEF)
6
6. Gerhard Döring (MID)
6
7. Bakary Möller (MID)
6
8. Stuart Taylor (MID)
9
9. Gennaro Lorenzi (MID)
6
10. Alfredo Diez (ATT)
6
11. Julian Scholz (ATT)
6
12. Datti Mohamed Tasso (ATT)
0
13. Toshihiro Nanami (MID)
0
14. Nicholas Dichio (ATT)
0
1. Simon Hitzlsperger (GK)
6
2. Louis Kok (DEF)
6
3. Kees Senden (DEF)
7
4. Rainer Meyer (DEF)
6
5. Richard Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. Moritz Müller (MID)
6
7. Mario Quaresma (MID)
6
8. Anthony Melchiot (MID)
8
9. David Bertani (ATT)
6
10. Rodolphe Charlot (ATT)
9
11. Samir Reimers (ATT)
7
12. Jan Köller (ATT)
0
13. Harvey Pearce (DEF)
0
14. Jon Harrison (MID)
6