Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 16,610 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Union Berlin and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Overath.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Union Berlin and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Overath.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
3.53
0-0Linus Freund takes it forward alone. Linus Freund shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Jorge Marques. Excellent save.
12.11
0-0Ed Dreef chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zimmermann. With great vision, Bakary Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Leon Jung. Leon Jung shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.12
Demlaba Ouédec hits a low pass to Fernando Garrido. Fernando Garrido flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Perez who takes it down. Enrique Perez shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.49
0-0Con Grella clumsily knocks into Linus Freund. The referee calls over Con Grella and warns him to calm down! Linus Freund stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.14
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.34
0-0Arno Thiele knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zimmermann. Bakary Zimmermann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bakary Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.37
With a delightful solo run, Con Grella stretches the opposition's defence. Con Grella tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Isaiah Chadwick!
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. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin kick off!
48.27
Con Grella brings the ball forward. Con Grella runs straight at the defence! Con Grella strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Isaiah Chadwick manages to gather it.
51.42
Henry May flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hitzlsperger collects the pass. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
53.59
George Van Helmond plays the ball forward to Con Grella. Con Grella makes a probing pass to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.54
Showing composure, Markus Francke picks a pass forward to Leon Jung. Leon Jung knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Meerdink.
60.06
Markus Francke threads a neat ball through to David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.58
0-0Don Ferguson barges into Henry May. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry May carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.37
1-0Fernando Garrido makes a simple pass to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez advances inside the box! Enrique Perez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Enrique Perez!
77.21
Con Grella takes a quick throw-in, which Henry May takes on the chest. Henry May knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Isaiah Chadwick!
78.21
Gary Hendry threads a neat ball through to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.31
Demlaba Ouédec makes a probing pass to Henry May. Henry May passes the ball forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
83.17
89.06
David Eder makes a simple pass to Linus Freund. Linus Freund knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Jung. Leon Jung whips in a cross ball towards David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jorge Marques manages to gather it.
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Con Grella stretches the opposition's defence. Con Grella sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
18.2%
50%
31.8%
Scorers
| Enrique Perez 73 Henry May 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Henry May of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jorge Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | George Van Helmond (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demlaba Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Meerdink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Con Grella (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Henry May (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Gary Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Enrique Perez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ernesto Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brian Stamp (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rainer Völler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Fortune (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Isaiah Chadwick (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Arno Thiele (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ed Dreef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Ferguson (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Markus Francke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Linus Freund (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bakary Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthias Fromm (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Klinsmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leon Jung (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gabriele Morfeo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Linus Jung (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Roth (DEF) | 0 | |