Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Hertha BSC in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Sparwasser.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Sparwasser.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off!
2.52
0-0Henry May sees Scott Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Fortune threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Rolf Lechner easily smothers it!
15.17
Mauricio Barkero makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Barkero skips past Demlaba Ouédec! Mauricio Barkero rockets a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jorge Marques!
18.33
0-1Franco Ponce threads a neat ball through to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.29
0-1FC Union Berlin are keeping most of the possession.
33.50
George Van Helmond flicks a high pass forward. Con Grella controls it well on his chest. Con Grella sees Scott Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Fortune shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.44
1-1George Van Helmond threads a neat ball through to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos knocks the ball forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.38
Morten Nygaard knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma skips past Dennis Meerdink! Daniel Palma tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.35
Demlaba Ouédec flicks a high ball forward to Con Grella who takes it down. Con Grella makes a probing pass to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Rolf Lechner keeps it out!
44.09
1-2Franco Ponce kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma passes the ball forward but Tony Mionnet is offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Union Berlin players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hertha BSC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Henry May sees space and advances. Henry May controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Rolf Lechner smothers it!
49.07
Antonio Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.33
1-2Ernesto Galadames catches Filipe Quaresma on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Filipe Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.06
António Hoyos flicks a high pass forward. Morten Nygaard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morten Nygaard passes the ball forward to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jorge Marques with no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
60.29
Con Grella controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
65.57
Gary Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Galadames who gracefully takes it down. Ernesto Galadames edges inside the box! Ernesto Galadames muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Rolf Lechner.
67.02
1-3Antonio Santos takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Henry May. Henry May makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
71.09
Henry May makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Rolf Lechner!
75.14
Dennis Meerdink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry May. Henry May advances with the ball. Henry May threads the ball through to Scott Fortune but he's offside!
77.04
1-3Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Michael Zavala replacing Daniel Palma .
78.12
Antonio Santos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonio Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Fortune. Some good footwork from Scott Fortune provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
79.48
1-3George Van Helmond plays the ball forward to Henry May. Henry May kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rolf Lechner who gathers it comfortably.
85.16
Antonio Santos threads a neat ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune makes a probing pass between the defence to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Some good footwork from Kevin Hitzlsperger provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.28
Gary Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger who brings the ball under control. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from 25 yards but Rolf Lechner is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70%
30%
Play Area
25%
40%
35%
Scorers
| Scott Fortune 34 | P. Gilberto Antonellini 18, 54 Daniel Palma 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to P. Gilberto Antonellini of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jorge Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | George Van Helmond (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demlaba Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Meerdink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Con Grella (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Henry May (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gary Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Fortune (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ernesto Galadames (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Levin Berger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giuliano Gritti (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Enrique Perez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rolf Lechner (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | António Hoyos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julio Harris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Filipe Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rui Cardenas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morten Nygaard (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Franco Ponce (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Barkero (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tony Mionnet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Daniel Palma (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | P. Gilberto Antonellini (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Julien Muhlstein (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hannes Eder (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Zavala (ATT) | 6 | |