Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 11,402 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Ahrens.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Ahrens.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off the first half!
10.31
0-0Stefan Eilts chips the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Burbage.
16.42
0-0Patrick Burbage knocks the ball forward to Matthias Friedmann. Matthias Friedmann passes the ball forward to Martin Schneider. Martin Schneider makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Overath but he's offside!
20.12
0-0Glynn Royce decides to run forward with the ball. Glynn Royce shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
21.14
0-0Lionel Lecocq flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Royce easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Royce shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
24.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Torsten Scheffler plays the ball forward to Albrecht Helmer. Albrecht Helmer knocks the ball forward to Steffen Overath. Steffen Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.30
Martin Schneider passes the ball forward to Albrecht Helmer. Albrecht Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Overath. Steffen Overath beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.23
Quim Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Roth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Roth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Royce but he's offside!
45.00
Stefan Eilts knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
0-0Matthias Friedmann chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Overath. Steffen Overath plays a one-two with Emiliano Pinardi and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Steffen Overath provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Bram Zijm.
48.28
0-0Julian Eberle takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Lionel Lecocq reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.13
Matthias Friedmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matthias Friedmann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
55.58
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.56
Matthias Friedmann kicks a strong pass forward to Emiliano Pinardi. Emiliano Pinardi tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Steffen Streich!
60.56
Lionel Lecocq flicks a high pass forward to Quim Gomes who brings the ball under control. Quim Gomes laces a through ball forward to Glynn Royce. Glynn Royce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.41
Glynn Royce flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Cano controls it well on his chest. Miguel Cano takes it forward alone. Miguel Cano shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
69.48
Bram Zijm chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Royce. Glynn Royce whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Roth. With a superhuman jump, Oliver Roth connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Moritz Schäfer is on top of it.
71.53
Christian Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Julian Eberle controls it well on his chest. Julian Eberle makes an attacking run forward. Julian Eberle shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.39
0-0Julian Eberle barges into Lennart Beck. Julian Eberle is warned by the referee! Lennart Beck stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.53
0-0Albrecht Helmer hacks Glynn Royce from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Glynn Royce runs off the knock.
87.21
Quim Gomes barges into Matthias Friedmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matthias Friedmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.38
Lionel Lecocq receives the ball from a throw-in from Quim Gomes. Lionel Lecocq flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Royce who gracefully takes it down. Glynn Royce sees Stefan Eilts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Eilts shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Friedmann of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steffen Streich (GK)
7
2. Quim Gomes (DEF)
5
3. Bram Zijm (DEF)
7
4. Lionel Lecocq (DEF)
8
5. Lennart Beck (MID)
6
6. Glynn Royce (MID)
8
7. Stefan Eilts (MID)
7
8. Miguel Cano (MID)
7
9. Oliver Roth (ATT)
6
10. Alessandro Coco (ATT)
6
11. Christian Seeler (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Ouindi (DEF)
0
13. Markus Busse (DEF)
0
14. Marc Schrader (GK)
0
1. Moritz Schäfer (GK)
8
2. Torsten Scheffler (DEF)
6
3. Patrick Burbage (DEF)
7
4. Christian Brückner (DEF)
6
5. Julian Eberle (DEF)
6
6. Jakob Lindner (MID)
6
7. Martin Schneider (MID)
6
8. Albrecht Helmer (MID)
6
9. Matthias Friedmann (MID)
9
10. Steffen Overath (ATT)
6
11. Emiliano Pinardi (ATT)
6
12. Simon Neuhaus (GK)
0
13. Matthias Schulze (GK)
0
14. Gerard Schulp (ATT)
0