Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Hannover 96. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Union Berlin and Hannover 96 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Sparwasser.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Union Berlin and Hannover 96 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Sparwasser.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Albrecht Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Köller. Martin Köller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yacine Tainio. Yacine Tainio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.14
0-0Johan Collet barges into Demlaba Ouédec. Johan Collet is given a warning by the referee! Demlaba Ouédec hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.33
0-0Anselmo Di Salvatore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yacine Tainio. Yacine Tainio shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.27
David Clemence sees Scott Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noe Vargas.
15.47
1-0Gary Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger who takes it down. Kevin Hitzlsperger lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Scott Fortune scores for FC Union Berlin!!
20.27
Anselmo Di Salvatore kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Collet. Johan Collet threads a neat, attacking ball through to Yacine Tainio. Yacine Tainio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
24.17
With some swift thinking, Martin Köller plays the ball forward to Yacine Tainio. Yacine Tainio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Marques who gathers it comfortably.
27.29
1-0Albrecht Geis plays the ball forward to Martin Köller. Martin Köller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Collet. Johan Collet makes a probing pass to Simon Lorenz but he's offside!
34.07
With great vision, Dennis Meerdink plays the ball forward to David Clemence. David Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Scott Fortune controls it well on his chest. Scott Fortune shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paulo Varela with no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
38.36
2-0David Clemence threads a neat ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paulo Varela didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.29
Thomas Walter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Köller. Martin Köller threads a neat ball through to Johan Collet. Johan Collet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Van Helmond.
40.38
Thomas Walter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Augstein. Hannes Augstein flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Tainio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yacine Tainio knocks in a cross ball towards Johan Collet. Johan Collet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.34
Ivan Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Johan Collet. Johan Collet shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jorge Marques manages to keep it out.
44.50
Noe Vargas threads a neat ball through to Ivan Gutierrez. Ivan Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Simon Lorenz who takes it down. Simon Lorenz plays a quick one-two with Johan Collet and rushes in on goal... Simon Lorenz shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hannover 96 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hannover 96 kick off and get the second half underway!
48.21
David Clemence sees Scott Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.49
David Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.24
Hannes Augstein knocks the ball to his team mate, Yacine Tainio. Yacine Tainio shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
60.50
2-0Hannover 96 have made 2 substitutions with Danny Finney replacing Hannes Augstein and Malte Borchard replacing Johan Collet .
63.51
George Van Helmond flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Diogo Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger who takes it down. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
65.26
2-0Anselmo Di Salvatore catches David Clemence on the ankles. The referee calls over Anselmo Di Salvatore and shows him a yellow card! David Clemence stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.58
With a delightful solo run, Danny Finney stretches the opposition's defence. Danny Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Lorenz but he's offside!
77.33
Demlaba Ouédec makes a strong solo run forward. Demlaba Ouédec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Paulo Varela gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
79.42
Danny Finney threads the ball through to Simon Lorenz. Simon Lorenz plays a one-two with Malte Borchard and rushes in on goal... Simon Lorenz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
83.19
Martin Köller chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Borchard. Malte Borchard advances inside the box! Malte Borchard strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.50
David Clemence barges into Anselmo Di Salvatore. David Clemence is shown the yellow card! Anselmo Di Salvatore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.50
Anselmo Di Salvatore makes an attacking run forward. Anselmo Di Salvatore deftly passes the ball to Malte Borchard, releasing him through on goal. Malte Borchard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
29.1%
40.5%
30.4%
Scorers
| Scott Fortune 15, 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Fortune of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jorge Marques (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | George Van Helmond (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demlaba Ouédec (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dennis Meerdink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giuliano Gritti (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Clemence (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Diogo Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gary Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Fortune (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 10. | Ernesto Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Levin Berger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rainer Völler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Enrique Perez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paulo Varela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Noe Vargas (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Thomas Walter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Geis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Köller (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Hannes Augstein (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anselmo Di Salvatore (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Ivan Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Johan Collet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yacine Tainio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Lorenz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Malte Borchard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mathias Laville (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Finney (ATT) | 6 | |