Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to FC Kaiserslautern. A crowd of 17,834 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Janes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Janes.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin start the match!
2.41
0-0Ger Laros flicks a high pass forward to Lefteris Andriopoulos who brings the ball under control. Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Grendi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bernard Grendi whips in a cross ball towards Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood connects with a diving header. Simon Hitzlsperger picks it out of the air!
4.05
0-0Showing composure, Nicolas Ahrens picks a pass forward to Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos brings the ball forward. Duarte Santos plays a quick one-two with Andy Matteo and rushes in on goal... Duarte Santos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Harvey Pearce's outstretched leg.
6.36
Nicolas Ahrens kicks a strong pass forward to Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos chips the ball to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen shoots from distance. Solid save from Simon Hitzlsperger.
9.46
0-0Harvey Pearce advances with the ball. Harvey Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Köller. Jan Köller rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.23
0-0Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks a high pass forward. Ross Westwood collects the pass. Ross Westwood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Meyer.
15.12
1-0Albert Peiro makes a probing pass to Jan Köller. Jan Köller skips past Ger Laros! Jan Köller makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Remi Renaud has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.32
Mario Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers tries a spectacular long range effort but Remi Renaud is on top of his game. Great keeping!
20.18
Matthias Meidt takes it forward alone. Matthias Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. With a superhuman jump, Dietmar Wendel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.44
Ger Laros threads the ball through to Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos picks a pass forward to Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Hitzlsperger who gathers it comfortably.
26.17
Lefteris Andriopoulos makes a probing pass to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.17
Mario Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Köller. Jan Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers flicks the ball with his head. Remi Renaud is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.30
2-0Ger Laros clumsily knocks into Jan Köller. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan Köller carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.07
Nicolas Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Simon Hitzlsperger!
36.33
Lefteris Andriopoulos plays the ball forward to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.20
Lefteris Andriopoulos darts forward. Lefteris Andriopoulos shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
40.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Harvey Pearce plays the ball forward to Matthias Meidt. Matthias Meidt surges forward with the ball. Matthias Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
42.24
2-0Moritz Müller threads a neat ball through to Jan Köller. Jan Köller lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Pablo Cortez catches Dietmar Wendel on the ankles. Dietmar Wendel appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
44.56
Duarte Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern have changed their lineup with Christian Addo replacing Duarte Santos. The FC Kaiserslautern players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern start the second half!
47.32
Albert Peiro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel finds some space and shoots from distance. Remi Renaud gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
48.50
2-1Ger Laros barges into Dietmar Wendel. The referee warns Ger Laros to calm down! Dietmar Wendel runs off the knock.
49.28
2-1Bernard Grendi slams into Kees Senden with his studs up. The referee motions to Bernard Grendi to come over. It's a red card!! Kees Senden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.25
Pablo Cortez plays the ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo takes it forward alone. Christian Addo lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Simon Hitzlsperger!
55.09
Nicolas Ahrens hits a low pass to Christian Addo. Christian Addo flicks a high pass forward. Franklin Nguyen controls it well on his chest. Franklin Nguyen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ross Westwood through on goal. Ross Westwood muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Simon Hitzlsperger. Excellent save.
60.47
2-1FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Oliver Beckmann replacing Dietmar Wendel and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Marco Van Fessem replacing Andy Matteo .
61.52
Albert Peiro threads a neat ball through to Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers cuts inside the box! Samir Reimers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.51
Lefteris Andriopoulos threads a neat ball through to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem whips in a cross ball towards Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.12
Nicolas Ahrens surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Ahrens darts forward. Nicolas Ahrens lofts in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. With a superhuman jump, Franklin Nguyen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Matthias Meidt clears it off the line with his head!
75.15
Lefteris Andriopoulos surges forward with the ball. Lefteris Andriopoulos knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
83.52
Harvey Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Beckmann. Oliver Beckmann flicks a high pass forward. Samir Reimers collects the pass. Samir Reimers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
85.16
Lefteris Andriopoulos takes a long throw-in. Christian Addo plays the ball forward to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
87.25
Albert Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Köller. Jan Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Albert Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Jan Köller collects the pass. Jan Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
27.8%
42.2%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Köller of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Hitzlsperger (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rainer Meyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kees Senden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Harvey Pearce (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matthias Meidt (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Moritz Müller (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert Peiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mario Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dietmar Wendel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Samir Reimers (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Jan Köller (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Anthony Melchiot (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Rubio (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oliver Beckmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Remi Renaud (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Moustapha El-Khalej (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Ahrens (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ger Laros (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Pablo Cortez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lefteris Andriopoulos (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Duarte Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bernard Grendi (ATT) |  | 4 |
| 10. | Ross Westwood (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Franklin Nguyen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Matt Henderson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Christian Addo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marco Van Fessem (ATT) | 6 | |