Match Report


Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach      FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Danny ChristieD. Christie72
G
captain1
G
74Simon HitzlspergerS. Hitzlsperger
Edmundo GaladamesE. Galadames78
D
2
D
75Rainer MeyerR. Meyer
Adrian HitchcockA. Hitchcock71
D
3
D
70Kees SendenK. Senden
Jan BirkwaldJ. Birkwald65
D
4captain
D
67Harvey PearceH. Pearce
Tomas VieiraT. Vieira73
M
5
M
72Matthias MeidtM. Meidt
Uwe OswaldU. Oswald67
M
6
M
72Moritz MüllerM. Müller
Roberto CarrascoR. Carrasco63
M
7
M
71Albert PeiroA. Peiro
Rainer WesselmannR. Wesselmann61
M
8
M
71Mario QuaresmaM. Quaresma
Francisco AntunesF. Antunes75
A
9
A
75Dietmar WendelD. Wendel
Oliver KöpkeO. Köpke65
A
10
A
73Samir ReimersS. Reimers
Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer63
A
11
A
60Oliver BeckmannO. Beckmann
 
Jan GelbJ. Gelb63
A
12
M
70Felipe RubioF. Rubio
Leon ZiegeL. Ziege61
A
13
M
70Anthony MelchiotA. Melchiot
Christian TurekC. Turek59
G
14
D
60Noah StiepermannN. Stiepermann

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 16,679 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Union Berlin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo  Gil.


0.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.10
Matthias Meidt passes the ball forward to Oliver Beckmann. Oliver Beckmann lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Christie picks it out of the air!
9.47
Kees Senden runs forward with the ball. Kees Senden hits a low pass to Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
10.40
Francisco Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Kees Senden. Francisco Antunes is shown the yellow card! Kees Senden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.13
Albert Peiro threads the ball through to Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
21.48
Uwe Oswald surges forward with the ball. Uwe Oswald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.56
Rainer Wesselmann threads a neat ball through to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Pearce.
28.23
Rainer Meyer knocks the ball forward to Mario Quaresma. Mario Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.32
Moritz Müller catches Roberto Carrasco on the ankles. Moritz Müller is warned by the referee! Roberto Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.14
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.13
Harvey Pearce hits a low pass to Mario Quaresma. Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Quaresma plays the ball forward to Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Galadames.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Union Berlin players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off!
47.39
Roberto Carrasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes threads a neat ball through to Sven Beckenbauer. Some silky footwork from Sven Beckenbauer provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.40
Uwe Oswald kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Beckenbauer but he's offside!
51.45
Kees Senden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Meidt. Matthias Meidt advances with the ball. Matthias Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
53.05
Matthias Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel whips in a cross ball towards Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Adrian Hitchcock's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
54.42
Corner kick to FC Union Berlin. Moritz Müller plays it out to the edge of the box. Tomas Vieira reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.33
Moritz Müller chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
61.53
Moritz Müller darts forward. Moritz Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Beckmann. Oliver Beckmann connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.14
Albert Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Wendel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dietmar Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Danny Christie manages to keep it out.
71.25
Moritz Müller flicks a high pass forward. Samir Reimers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Reimers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.40
Albert Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Christie who gathers it comfortably.
73.40
Roberto Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.58
Jan Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Tomas Vieira. Tomas Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.37
Tomas Vieira sees Oliver Köpke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Köpke shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
79.34
Uwe Oswald advances with the ball. Uwe Oswald puts a great ball through. Oliver Köpke runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.43
Harvey Pearce makes a beautiful solo run. With great vision, Harvey Pearce plays the ball forward to Oliver Beckmann. Oliver Beckmann knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
84.10
Mario Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Birkwald.
85.20
Albert Peiro flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Wendel who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Wendel cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Dietmar Wendel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Adrian Hitchcock's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
86.55
Corner kick to FC Union Berlin. Moritz Müller chips it to the near post. Danny Christie jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
87.27
Kees Senden takes it forward alone. Kees Senden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel plays a quick one-two with Oliver Beckmann and rushes in on goal... Dietmar Wendel comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but somehow Danny Christie manages to keep it out.
89.51
Rainer Meyer threads a neat ball through to Albert Peiro. Albert Peiro flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Beckmann who brings the ball under control. Oliver Beckmann knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Danny Christie with no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Borussia Mönchengladbach

FC Union Berlin
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
9
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%

Scorers
Samir Reimers 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samir Reimers of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings
1.Danny Christie (GK)
9
2.Edmundo Galadames (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Hitchcock (DEF)
6
4.Jan Birkwald (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Vieira (MID)
7
6.Uwe Oswald (MID)
7
7.Roberto Carrasco (MID)
6
8.Rainer Wesselmann (MID)
6
9.Francisco Antunes (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Oliver Köpke (ATT)
6
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Gelb (ATT)
0
13.Leon Ziege (ATT)
0
14.Christian Turek (GK)
0

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