Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     Hertha BSCHertha BSC
Computer Player Computer Player Ian Bishop Ian Bishop
Simon HitzlspergerS. Hitzlsperger74
G
1
G
77Lars BragstadL. Bragstad
Rainer MeyerR. Meyer75
D
2
D
79Moritz BartschM. Bartsch
Kees SendenK. Senden70
D
3
D
80Stefanos KarnezisS. Karnezis
Harvey PearceH. Pearce67
D
captain4
D
87Marcus JonssenM. Jonssen
Matthias MeidtM. Meidt72
M
5
M
90Alexandre FernandezA. Fernandez
Moritz MüllerM. Müller72
M
6
M
87Leon RöhligL. Röhlig
Albert PeiroA. Peiro71
M
7captain
M
91Hannes HallerH. Haller
Mario QuaresmaM. Quaresma71
M
8
M
82Hugo RamirezH. Ramirez
Dietmar WendelD. Wendel75
A
9
A
81Jorge ParraJ. Parra
Samir ReimersS. Reimers73
A
10
A
79Caio CostaC. Costa
Jan KöllerJ. Köller68
A
11
A
78David ZieglerD. Ziegler
 
Anthony MelchiotA. Melchiot70
M
12
D
78Anders HakanssonA. Hakansson
Felipe RubioF. Rubio70
M
13
M
82Arno RohrschneiderA. Rohrschneider
Oliver BeckmannO. Beckmann60
A
14
A
79Nikolas ThielemannN. Thielemann

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Hertha BSC in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Union Berlin and Hertha BSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hässler.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the match underway!
3.09
Harvey Pearce makes a probing pass to Mario Quaresma. Mario Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Köller. Jan Köller rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Lars Bragstad comfortably picks it out of the air!
4.00
Moritz Müller plays the ball forward to Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Köller but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.53
Hannes Haller darts forward. Hannes Haller shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
9.45
With imagination, Stefanos Karnezis laces a weighted ball forward to Alexandre Fernandez. Alexandre Fernandez makes a simple pass to David Ziegler. David Ziegler whips in a cross ball towards Caio Costa. Caio Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Simon Hitzlsperger!
10.53
Leon Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Parra collects the pass. Jorge Parra runs straight at the defence! Jorge Parra side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Simon Hitzlsperger comfortably smothers it!
14.41
Leon Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Caio Costa. Caio Costa shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
16.25
Moritz Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Jonssen.
18.47
Marcus Jonssen flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Haller controls it well on his chest. Hannes Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra lofts in a cross ball towards David Ziegler. David Ziegler flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.37
Mario Quaresma clumsily knocks into Alexandre Fernandez. Mario Quaresma is warned by the referee! Alexandre Fernandez runs off the knock.
26.18
Hannes Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler rushes past Kees Senden! David Ziegler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Kees Senden.
33.49
Alexandre Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to David Ziegler. David Ziegler whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra makes a convincing header. Simon Hitzlsperger gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
38.47
Stefanos Karnezis threads a neat ball through to Leon Röhlig. Leon Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Caio Costa. Caio Costa controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jorge Parra through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Jorge Parra provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.47
Hannes Haller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Caio Costa. Caio Costa cuts inside the box! Caio Costa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.59
Moritz Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Haller who brings the ball under control. Hannes Haller makes a simple pass to Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra makes a probing pass between the defence to Caio Costa. Caio Costa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Simon Hitzlsperger gets down and covers it.
45.00
Rainer Meyer takes it forward alone. Rainer Meyer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rainer Meyer cuts inside the box! Rainer Meyer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
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. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Union Berlin players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Hertha BSC kick off the second half!
47.39
Albert Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Samir Reimers collects the pass. Samir Reimers puts a great ball through. Jan Köller runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.07
Moritz Müller threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Köller. Jan Köller finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan Köller!
51.19
Mario Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Jan Köller. Jan Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.34
Matthias Meidt threads a neat ball through to Jan Köller. Jan Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
57.41
Stefanos Karnezis comes in with a late challenge on Dietmar Wendel. Stefanos Karnezis is warned by the referee! Dietmar Wendel stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.38
Alexandre Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Caio Costa. Caio Costa cuts inside the box! Caio Costa shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.00
Marcus Jonssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Haller. Hannes Haller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.31
Moritz Bartsch sees Hannes Haller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Haller makes a simple pass to Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra shoots from 25 yards but Simon Hitzlsperger reads it well. He makes it look easy!
83.08
Moritz Bartsch surges forward with the ball. Moritz Bartsch passes the ball forward to Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra sees David Ziegler just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Ziegler tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.30
Hugo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Caio Costa controls it well on his chest. Caio Costa finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.40
Leon Röhlig sees Caio Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Caio Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Albert Peiro knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Bartsch.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

Hertha BSC
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
31.8%
43.5%
24.7%

Scorers
Jan Köller 48
David Ziegler 18
Caio Costa 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Caio Costa of Hertha BSC

Match Ratings
1.Simon Hitzlsperger (GK)
8
2.Rainer Meyer (DEF)
7
3.Kees Senden (DEF)
7
4.Harvey Pearce (DEF)
6
5.Matthias Meidt (MID)
6
6.Moritz Müller (MID)
6
7.Albert Peiro (MID)
6
8.Mario Quaresma (MID)
6
9.Dietmar Wendel (ATT)
7
10.Samir Reimers (ATT)
6
11.Jan Köller (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Anthony Melchiot (MID)
0
13.Felipe Rubio (MID)
0
14.Oliver Beckmann (ATT)
0

1.Lars Bragstad (GK)
6
2.Moritz Bartsch (DEF)
7
3.Stefanos Karnezis (DEF)
6
4.Marcus Jonssen (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Fernandez (MID)
7
6.Leon Röhlig (MID)
7
7.Hannes Haller (MID)
7
8.Hugo Ramirez (MID)
6
9.Jorge Parra (ATT)
8
10.Caio Costa (ATT)goal scored
9
11.David Ziegler (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Anders Hakansson (DEF)
0
13.Arno Rohrschneider (MID)
0
14.Nikolas Thielemann (ATT)
0