Match Report


FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich     FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Martin Jim Martin
Christian LindnerC. Lindner65
G
1
G
71Jorge MarquesJ. Marques
Nils WilkeN. Wilke74
D
2
D
71George Van HelmondG. Van Helmond
Juan-Carlos CarrascoJ. Carrasco68
D
3
D
67Demlaba OuédecD. Ouédec
Tchiressoua CakarT. Cakar67
D
4
D
69Dennis MeerdinkD. Meerdink
Rodolfo VazquezR. Vazquez66
D
5
M
75Con GrellaC. Grella
Julian ZiegeJ. Ziege79
M
captain6
M
66David ClemenceD. Clemence
Anton ThielemannA. Thielemann71
M
7
M
67Henry MayH. May
Damir ColyD. Coly68
M
8
M
74Gary HendryG. Hendry
Mamar MendesM. Mendes72
A
9captain
A
75Scott FortuneS. Fortune
Samir PalumboS. Palumbo70
A
10
A
64Ernesto GaladamesE. Galadames
Frederico MoraF. Mora63
A
11
A
65Enrique PerezE. Perez
 
Linus BierhoffL. Bierhoff68
M
12
D
53Levin BergerL. Berger
Adnan FenillatA. Fenillat68
M
13
M
64Rainer VöllerR. Völler
Fadel ValenzaF. Valenza65
D
14
A
65Kevin HitzlspergerK. Hitzlsperger

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 18,837 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Turek.


0.00
FC Union Berlin start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.18
Anton Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo makes a probing pass between the defence to Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.42
Con Grella threads a neat ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune finds some space and shoots from distance. Christian Lindner easily gets down and covers it.
18.31
Dennis Meerdink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry makes a probing pass to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames skips past Nils Wilke! Ernesto Galadames tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.15
David Clemence plays the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Carrasco.
24.35
Julian Ziege passes the ball forward to Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Mamar Mendes. Mamar Mendes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.14
David Clemence passes the ball forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
27.39
Julian Ziege comes in with a late challenge on Henry May. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry May stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.52
Demlaba Ouédec barges into Frederico Mora. Demlaba Ouédec is shown the yellow card! Frederico Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.16
Damir Coly decides to run forward with the ball. Damir Coly lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
39.27
George Van Helmond flicks a high pass forward. Henry May collects the pass. Henry May makes a simple pass to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
42.01
Demlaba Ouédec pushes up the pitch. Demlaba Ouédec threads the ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez heads the ball goalwards but Christian Lindner reads it well. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich have changed their lineup with Linus Bierhoff replacing Tchiressoua Cakar and Fadel Valenza replacing Mamar Mendes. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Bayern Munich kick off the second half!
49.26
Dennis Meerdink comes in with a late challenge on Samir Palumbo. Dennis Meerdink is warned by the referee! Samir Palumbo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.05
Fadel Valenza comes in with a late challenge on George Van Helmond. The referee calls over Fadel Valenza and shows him a yellow card! George Van Helmond gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.54
With imagination, Gary Hendry picks a pass forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
57.52
George Van Helmond barges into Samir Palumbo. George Van Helmond is shown the yellow card! Samir Palumbo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.11
Demlaba Ouédec darts forward. Demlaba Ouédec makes a probing pass to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
60.28
Con Grella threads the ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Christian Lindner had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
65.07
Juan-Carlos Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Damir Coly controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Damir Coly stretches the opposition's defence. Damir Coly knocks in a cross ball towards Fadel Valenza. Fadel Valenza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.20
David Clemence makes an attacking run forward. David Clemence puts a great ball through. Enrique Perez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.58
Anton Thielemann brings the ball forward. Anton Thielemann makes a pass forward but Samir Palumbo makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
84.26
Con Grella knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Christian Lindner effortlessly smothers it!
85.33
Dennis Meerdink passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Con Grella. Seeing a gap ahead, Con Grella plays the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
87.57
George Van Helmond threads the ball through to Con Grella. Con Grella decides to run forward with the ball. Con Grella plays a quick one-two with Enrique Perez and rushes in on goal... Con Grella shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Con Grella!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Bayern Munich

FC Union Berlin
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%

Scorers
Ernesto Galadames 18
Enrique Perez 60
Con Grella 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Con Grella of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings
1.Christian Lindner (GK)
7
2.Nils Wilke (DEF)
6
3.Juan-Carlos Carrasco (DEF)
6
4.Tchiressoua Cakar (DEF)
6
5.Rodolfo Vazquez (DEF)
6
6.Julian Ziege (MID)yellow card
6
7.Anton Thielemann (MID)
6
8.Damir Coly (MID)
7
9.Mamar Mendes (ATT)
6
10.Samir Palumbo (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Mora (ATT)
6
 
12.Linus Bierhoff (MID)
6
13.Adnan Fenillat (MID)
0
14.Fadel Valenza (DEF)yellow card
5

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