Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     F.C. Hansa RostockF.C. Hansa Rostock
Jim MartinJim Martin Computer Player Computer Player
Jorge MarquesJ. Marques71
G
1
G
68Kamal MartiniK. Martini
Levin BergerL. Berger52
D
2
D
80Vegard BergV. Berg
George Van HelmondG. Van Helmond71
D
3captain
D
73Ted FerreiraT. Ferreira
Demlaba OuédecD. Ouédec67
D
4
D
69Sergio AlmeidaS. Almeida
Fernando GarridoF. Garrido64
M
5
D
65Armin KöpkeA. Köpke
David ClemenceD. Clemence66
M
6
M
74Manuel TeixeiraM. Teixeira
Con GrellaC. Grella75
M
7
M
63Markus ErlerM. Erler
Gary HendryG. Hendry74
M
8
A
70Edwin SuarezE. Suarez
Enrique PerezE. Perez65
A
captain9
A
69Kai JaschkeK. Jaschke
Ernesto GaladamesE. Galadames64
A
10
A
65Philipp LensingP. Lensing
Kevin HitzlspergerK. Hitzlsperger65
A
11
A
63Valerio PossanziniV. Possanzini
 
Dennis MeerdinkD. Meerdink69
D
12
G
67Stephen WhiteS. White
Henry MayH. May67
M
13
M
60Billy BurleyB. Burley
Andreas AnderssonA. Andersson42
A
14
G
58Jakob RaffJ. Raff

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 16,955 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Richard McIlroy.


0.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off!
4.26
Valerio Possanzini clumsily knocks into Demlaba Ouédec. Valerio Possanzini is given a warning by the referee! Demlaba Ouédec stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.19
Con Grella takes it forward alone. Con Grella plays a sublime one-two with Enrique Perez and races in on goal... Con Grella strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.16
Demlaba Ouédec sees David Clemence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Perez who takes it down. Enrique Perez shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
9.45
Demlaba Ouédec flicks a high pass forward. David Clemence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, David Clemence stretches the opposition's defence. David Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
12.07
Markus Erler sees Philipp Lensing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Lensing whips in a cross ball towards Kai Jaschke. Kai Jaschke beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.32
Fernando Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kamal Martini who gathers it comfortably.
16.53
Armin Köpke threads the ball through to Markus Erler. Markus Erler knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Jaschke. Kai Jaschke plays a one-two with Philipp Lensing and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Kai Jaschke provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.40
Ted Ferreira hacks David Clemence from behind! The referee calls over Ted Ferreira and shows him a yellow card! David Clemence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.15
Manuel Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Lensing collects the pass. Philipp Lensing tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
22.09
Enrique Perez clumsily knocks into Vegard Berg. The referee calls over Enrique Perez and shows him a yellow card! Vegard Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.30
Manuel Teixeira comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Garrido. The referee brings Manuel Teixeira to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Garrido runs off the knock.
42.35
Ernesto Galadames barges into Armin Köpke. The referee brings Ernesto Galadames to one side and gives him a warning! Armin Köpke stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.44
David Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Galadames sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
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. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the second half underway!
48.54
Markus Erler comes in with a late challenge on David Clemence. The referee calls over Markus Erler and shows him a yellow card! David Clemence stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.30
Fernando Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Kamal Martini. Excellent save.
53.45
Con Grella runs up as Gary Hendry takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Con Grella threads a neat ball through to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez cuts inside the box! Enrique Perez rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Kamal Martini. Excellent save.
54.50
Fernando Garrido darts forward. Fernando Garrido tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
60.53
David Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.47
Fernando Garrido threads the ball through to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.42
David Clemence changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Clemence controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kevin Hitzlsperger through on goal. Kevin Hitzlsperger cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.50
Markus Erler flicks a high pass forward to Edwin Suarez who brings the ball under control. Edwin Suarez shoots from 25 yards. Jorge Marques gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
85.14
Markus Erler threads a neat ball through to Edwin Suarez. Edwin Suarez cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Edwin Suarez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jorge Marques manages to gather it easily.
89.47
Demlaba Ouédec plays the ball forward to Gary Hendry. With some swift thinking, Gary Hendry plays the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames advances inside the box! Ernesto Galadames rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

F.C. Hansa Rostock
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
23.6%
44.4%
31.9%

Scorers
Kevin Hitzlsperger 61
Kai Jaschke 12, 17

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kai Jaschke of F.C. Hansa Rostock

Match Ratings
1.Jorge Marques (GK)
6
2.Levin Berger (DEF)
6
3.George Van Helmond (DEF)
6
4.Demlaba Ouédec (DEF)
6
5.Fernando Garrido (MID)
6
6.David Clemence (MID)
8
7.Con Grella (MID)
6
8.Gary Hendry (MID)
6
9.Enrique Perez (ATT)yellow card
7
10.Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Dennis Meerdink (DEF)
0
13.Henry May (MID)
0
14.Andreas Andersson (ATT)
0

1.Kamal Martini (GK)
7
2.Vegard Berg (DEF)
6
3.Ted Ferreira (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Sergio Almeida (DEF)
6
5.Armin Köpke (DEF)
6
6.Manuel Teixeira (MID)
6
7.Markus Erler (MID)yellow card
6
8.Edwin Suarez (ATT)
6
9.Kai Jaschke (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Philipp Lensing (ATT)
7
11.Valerio Possanzini (ATT)
5
 
12.Stephen White (GK)
0
13.Billy Burley (MID)
0
14.Jakob Raff (GK)
0