Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 19,254 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and FC Union Berlin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Ouindi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and FC Union Berlin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Ouindi.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.30
0-0Henry May comes in with a late challenge on Markus Francke. The referee calls over Henry May and shows him a yellow card! Markus Francke runs off the knock.
6.51
0-0Con Grella makes a probing pass to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Thiele.
9.15
0-1Dennis Meerdink flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez shoots from 25 yards. Enrique Perez scores for FC Union Berlin!!
15.57
Con Grella knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Isaiah Chadwick has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.49
0-2Seeing a gap ahead, Markus Francke plays the ball forward to Jan Overath. Jan Overath controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jorge Marques smothers it!
22.51
0-2Bakary Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Jan Overath collects the pass. Jan Overath advances inside the box! Jan Overath rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.42
Antonio Santos threads the ball through to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.54
0-2FC Union Berlin are dictating the run of play here today.
28.48
Vasco Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
30.26
Con Grella plays the ball forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.35
Dennis Meerdink threads a neat ball through to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos hits a low pass to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Isaiah Chadwick easily smothers it!
34.27
Antonio Santos threads the ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune shoots from 25 yards. Scott Fortune scores for FC Union Berlin!!
42.33
Demlaba Ouédec flicks a high pass forward to Henry May who brings the ball under control. Henry May knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.11
David Eder flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Moutinho who takes it down. Vasco Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Jan Overath. Jan Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.53
Antonio Santos flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Perez who takes it down. Enrique Perez shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.32
Antonio Santos makes a probing pass to Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger shoots from 20 yards but Isaiah Chadwick is on top of it.
57.02
Vasco Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Fromm controls it well on his chest. Matthias Fromm plays a quick one-two with Jan Overath and rushes in on goal... Matthias Fromm tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Jorge Marques had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
61.35
Markus Francke takes a quick throw-in. Bakary Zimmermann sees Jan Overath in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.34
Henry May flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Perez controls it well on his chest. Enrique Perez plays a quick one-two with Kevin Hitzlsperger and rushes in on goal... Enrique Perez tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
66.47
Henry May runs up as Gary Hendry takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Henry May decides to run forward with the ball. Henry May shoots from outside the area but is denied by Isaiah Chadwick. Excellent save.
69.35
Linus Freund barges into Henry May. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry May hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.24
Henry May threads a neat ball through to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Isaiah Chadwick. Excellent save.
73.06
Henry May makes an attacking run forward. Henry May whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Ed Dreef plays a long ball forward. Matthias Fromm flicks a high pass forward. Nikos Zegers controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nikos Zegers takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jorge Marques manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
7
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
33.3%
43.5%
23.2%
Scorers
| Matthias Fromm 57 | Enrique Perez 9, 30, 63, 73 Kevin Hitzlsperger 16, 42 Scott Fortune 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Perez of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Chadwick (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arno Thiele (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ed Dreef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Freund (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Markus Francke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vasco Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bakary Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthias Fromm (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Nikos Zegers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jan Overath (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexander Roth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thomas Köller (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Jung (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jorge Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | George Van Helmond (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demlaba Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Meerdink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Con Grella (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Henry May (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Gary Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Fortune (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Enrique Perez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Levin Berger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Clemence (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Galadames (ATT) | 0 | |