Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 18,612 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and FC Union Berlin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rösler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and FC Union Berlin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rösler.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus kick off and get the first half underway!
3.53
0-0David Clemence passes the ball forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.20
David Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.37
0-0Demlaba Ouédec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Monteiro. Diogo Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune rushes past Goran Cvitanovic! Some good footwork from Scott Fortune provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
14.46
0-0Ruben Neves comes in with a late challenge on Dennis Meerdink. The referee warns Ruben Neves to calm down! Dennis Meerdink carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.42
0-0FC Union Berlin are dictating the run of play here today.
26.30
Bill Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Kneissl. Lars Kneissl tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Jorge Marques. Excellent save.
32.05
Showing wonderful composure, George Van Helmond plays the ball forward to David Clemence. David Clemence threads a neat ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
33.20
Goran Cvitanovic sees space and advances. Goran Cvitanovic knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Neves. Ruben Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.26
Dennis Meerdink makes a simple pass to David Clemence. David Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hitzlsperger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Hitzlsperger plays a perfect one-two with Scott Fortune and rushes in on goal... Kevin Hitzlsperger comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.26
Fernando Garrido knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
38.15
Bill Windass makes a probing pass to Lars Kneissl. Lars Kneissl tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jorge Marques smothers it!
39.52
Antonio Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames whips the ball goalwards with his head. Steffen Maier manages to gather it.
40.59
1-0Bill Windass surges forward with the ball. Bill Windass shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.48
Bill Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Union Berlin players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Union Berlin start the second half!
48.57
Dennis Meerdink threads a neat ball through to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance. Steffen Maier gets down and covers it.
49.24
1-0George Van Helmond sees Fernando Garrido in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames but the linesman indicates offside!
51.15
Bill Windass flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Neves collects the pass. Ruben Neves shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.32
George Van Helmond threads a neat ball through to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Steffen Maier easily smothers it!
55.43
Showing composure, Fernando Garrido plays the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.00
1-0Dennis Meerdink comes in with a late challenge on Lars Kneissl. The referee calls over Dennis Meerdink and warns him to calm down! Lars Kneissl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.02
Julian Wallner sees Sven Höfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Höfer tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
61.10
David Clemence knocks the ball forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
63.39
Dennis Meerdink decides to run forward with the ball. Dennis Meerdink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger deftly passes the ball to Scott Fortune, releasing him through on goal. Scott Fortune makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Steffen Maier is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
69.34
Demlaba Ouédec flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Monteiro. With great vision, Diogo Monteiro plays the ball forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Steffen Maier.
71.22
David Clemence makes a probing pass to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.58
1-0George Van Helmond knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Monteiro. Diogo Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Oliveira.
75.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.26
Rainer Reimers flicks a high ball forward to Sven Höfer who takes it down. Sven Höfer skips past Dennis Meerdink! Sven Höfer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
78.20
Fernando Garrido takes it forward alone. Fernando Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger makes a deft header. Solid save from Steffen Maier. What a great pair of hands!
84.10
David Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Goran Cvitanovic.
85.30
Diogo Monteiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Diogo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Kevin Hitzlsperger scores for FC Union Berlin!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
32.1%
42.3%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bill Windass of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steffen Maier (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Goran Cvitanovic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Uwe Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaime Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Haoulid Firly (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Windass (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Julian Wallner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rainer Reimers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sven Höfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lars Kneissl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ruben Neves (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Gerhard Walter (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Sparwasser (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kuami Bogaczyk (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jorge Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | George Van Helmond (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dennis Meerdink (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Demlaba Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Clemence (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Diogo Monteiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fernando Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Fortune (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ernesto Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Brian Stamp (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rainer Völler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andreas Andersson (ATT) | 0 | |