Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 20,177 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Union Berlin and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rahn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Union Berlin and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rahn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
6.15
0-0Moritz Müller threads a neat ball through to Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Schumacher.
9.50
0-0Leon Hoeness catches Oliver Beckmann on the ankles. The referee calls over Leon Hoeness and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Beckmann runs off the knock.
12.34
0-1Moritz Schumacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Banks. Mervin Banks kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Witte. Dietmar Witte shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.15
0-1Moritz Schumacher catches Dietmar Wendel on the ankles. Moritz Schumacher is given a warning by the referee! Dietmar Wendel runs off the knock.
18.55
Harvey Pearce barges into Dietmar Witte. The referee brings Harvey Pearce to one side and gives him a warning! Dietmar Witte runs off the knock.
20.46
Anton Klompe hacks Harvey Pearce from behind! Anton Klompe is given a warning by the referee! Harvey Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.44
0-1With wonderful imagination, Moritz Müller plays the ball forward to Oliver Beckmann. Oliver Beckmann shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.05
0-1Kees Senden hits a low pass to Mario Quaresma. Mario Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Wendel but he's offside!
34.50
Philipp Neudecker knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Witte. Dietmar Witte shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.39
Sven Breyer hacks Moritz Müller from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Moritz Müller runs off the knock.
38.39
Moritz Müller comes in with a late challenge on Albrecht Neudecker. The referee warns Moritz Müller to calm down! Albrecht Neudecker stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.16
Leon Hoeness darts forward. Leon Hoeness passes the ball forward to Dietmar Witte. Dietmar Witte shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
44.25
0-1Sven Breyer makes an attacking run forward. Sven Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Anton Klompe. Anton Klompe beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Simon Hitzlsperger. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth 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
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the second half underway!
48.52
Matthias Meidt advances with the ball. Matthias Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
49.49
Rainer Meyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Meidt. Matthias Meidt knocks the ball forward to Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers makes a defence splitting pass to Oliver Beckmann. Oliver Beckmann cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.09
Nigel Wilson plays the ball forward to Sven Breyer. Sven Breyer flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Witte controls it well on his chest. Dietmar Witte shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
53.29
Leon Hoeness sees Albrecht Neudecker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Neudecker flicks a high pass forward to Simon Meyer who brings the ball under control. Simon Meyer finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.02
Moritz Müller sees Dietmar Wendel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Wendel finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Moritz Beckmann. Excellent save.
57.51
Moritz Müller surges forward with the ball. Moritz Müller whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Beckmann. Oliver Beckmann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.43
Kees Senden decides to run forward with the ball. Kees Senden flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Wendel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dietmar Wendel runs straight at the defence! Dietmar Wendel rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.22
0-1SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Mauricio Segarra replacing Anton Klompe .
61.31
Matthias Meidt threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
65.49
Albrecht Neudecker hacks Albert Peiro from behind! Albrecht Neudecker is shown the yellow card! Albert Peiro runs off the knock.
67.32
Albrecht Neudecker passes the ball forward to Mauricio Segarra. Mauricio Segarra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Simon Hitzlsperger. Excellent save.
71.55
Albrecht Neudecker makes a simple pass to Simon Meyer. Simon Meyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Meyer.
72.17
Samir Reimers hacks Leon Hoeness from behind! Samir Reimers is shown the yellow card! Leon Hoeness stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.54
Albrecht Neudecker knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Segarra. Mauricio Segarra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Hitzlsperger who gathers it comfortably.
83.48
Moritz Schumacher plays the ball forward to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Witte. Dietmar Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Segarra. Mauricio Segarra knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauricio Segarra!
87.08
Mario Quaresma changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mario Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Moritz Beckmann didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dietmar Witte of SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Hitzlsperger (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rainer Meyer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Kees Senden (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Harvey Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthias Meidt (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Moritz Müller (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Albert Peiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mario Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dietmar Wendel (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Samir Reimers (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Oliver Beckmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Felipe Rubio (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Melchiot (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Noah Stiepermann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Moritz Beckmann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nigel Wilson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Hoeness (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Moritz Schumacher (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Mervin Banks (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Albrecht Neudecker (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Sven Breyer (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Philipp Neudecker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Anton Klompe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Meyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dietmar Witte (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Matthias Hoeness (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wout Heije (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Segarra (DEF) | | 8 |