Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     F.C. Hansa RostockF.C. Hansa Rostock
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Simon HitzlspergerS. Hitzlsperger74
G
1
G
68Frits BobsonF. Bobson
Rainer MeyerR. Meyer77
D
2
D
74Rainer BackesR. Backes
Richard FletcherR. Fletcher71
D
3captain
D
74Matthias SzepanM. Szepan
Kees SendenK. Senden70
D
captain4
D
71Martin BierhoffM. Bierhoff
Harvey PearceH. Pearce68
D
5
D
58Nico MeidtN. Meidt
Matthias MeidtM. Meidt73
M
6
M
71Stefan WieczorekS. Wieczorek
Moritz MüllerM. Müller73
M
7
M
67Simon HöferS. Höfer
Mario QuaresmaM. Quaresma71
M
8
M
62Moritz HöferM. Höfer
Dietmar WendelD. Wendel75
A
9
A
67Uwe MüllerU. Müller
Samir ReimersS. Reimers73
A
10
A
64Lars WidmannL. Widmann
Rodolphe CharlotR. Charlot72
A
11
A
56Nikolas GleisensteinN. Gleisenstein
 
Anthony MelchiotA. Melchiot70
M
12
M
61Jaouad PiquionneJ. Piquionne
Jan KöllerJ. Köller68
A
13
G
58Jan SparwasserJ. Sparwasser
Sebastiano AtzeniS. Atzeni67
D
14
G
58Jonas DehmJ. Dehm

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 20,424 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Sparwasser.


0.00
FC Union Berlin kick off the first half!
2.58
Nico Meidt barges into Samir Reimers. The referee brings Nico Meidt to one side and gives him a warning! Samir Reimers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
2.58
Free kick to FC Union Berlin just outside the area...
6.33
Samir Reimers takes a short run up and slams a blazing shot around the edge of the wall. It's in!! Frits Bobson had no chance!!
9.01
Moritz Müller plays the ball forward to Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
16.43
Without breaking stride, Richard Fletcher plays the ball forward to Matthias Meidt. Matthias Meidt knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frits Bobson who gathers it comfortably.
27.47
Moritz Müller flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Wendel who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.04
Without breaking stride, Martin Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Moritz Höfer. Moritz Höfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Hitzlsperger who gathers it comfortably.
38.08
Nikolas Gleisenstein clumsily knocks into Kees Senden. The referee brings Nikolas Gleisenstein to one side and gives him a warning! Kees Senden stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.26
Stefan Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Gleisenstein. With great vision, Nikolas Gleisenstein plays the ball forward to Lars Widmann who has made a great run into the box. Kees Senden hacks Lars Widmann from behind! Lars Widmann appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
40.42
Moritz Höfer kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Richard Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Meidt. Matthias Meidt threads a neat ball through to Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Frits Bobson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.52
Matthias Meidt decides to run forward with the ball. Matthias Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers heads the ball goalwards. Frits Bobson manages to gather it comfortably.
54.19
Stefan Wieczorek kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
59.31
Uwe Müller barges into Kees Senden. Uwe Müller is shown the yellow card! Kees Senden grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.03
Moritz Müller flicks a high pass forward. Rodolphe Charlot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolphe Charlot lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.05
Moritz Müller kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel shoots from 25 yards. Frits Bobson gets down and covers it.
69.03
Martin Bierhoff brings the ball forward. With a delightful solo run, Martin Bierhoff stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Bierhoff knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Gleisenstein but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Moritz Müller laces a weighted ball forward to Samir Reimers. Samir Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.18
Stefan Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward. Lars Widmann controls it well on his chest. Lars Widmann shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
79.50
Matthias Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Samir Reimers collects the pass. Samir Reimers finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Union Berlin are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
85.20
Mario Quaresma sees Rodolphe Charlot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolphe Charlot tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

F.C. Hansa Rostock
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
23.8%
46%
30.2%

Scorers
Samir Reimers 4
Rodolphe Charlot 27, 73
Dietmar Wendel 47, 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolphe Charlot of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings
1.Simon Hitzlsperger (GK)
6
2.Rainer Meyer (DEF)
6
3.Richard Fletcher (DEF)
6
4.Kees Senden (DEF)
6
5.Harvey Pearce (DEF)
6
6.Matthias Meidt (MID)
6
7.Moritz Müller (MID)
6
8.Mario Quaresma (MID)
6
9.Dietmar Wendel (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Samir Reimers (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Rodolphe Charlot (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Anthony Melchiot (MID)
0
13.Jan Köller (ATT)
0
14.Sebastiano Atzeni (DEF)
0

1.Frits Bobson (GK)
6
2.Rainer Backes (DEF)
6
3.Matthias Szepan (DEF)
6
4.Martin Bierhoff (DEF)
6
5.Nico Meidt (DEF)
5
6.Stefan Wieczorek (MID)
6
7.Simon Höfer (MID)
6
8.Moritz Höfer (MID)
6
9.Uwe Müller (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Lars Widmann (ATT)
6
11.Nikolas Gleisenstein (ATT)
6
 
12.Jaouad Piquionne (MID)
0
13.Jan Sparwasser (GK)
0
14.Jonas Dehm (GK)
0