Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     SpVgg UnterhachingSpVgg Unterhaching
Hexi LeeHexi Lee Computer Player Computer Player
Roberto TavaresR. Tavares69
G
1
G
70Moritz WitteM. Witte
Dietmar PalumboD. Palumbo58
D
2
D
72Stephen GreigS. Greig
Malte BierhoffM. Bierhoff69
D
3
D
68Liam SerrantL. Serrant
Claudio MenendezC. Menendez62
D
4
D
58Sven WidmannS. Widmann
Linus BeckenbauerL. Beckenbauer54
D
5captain
M
65David HerzogD. Herzog
Alec HendersonA. Henderson73
M
captain6
M
64Jakob BuchwaldJ. Buchwald
Elias NehrerE. Nehrer59
M
7
M
61Jan BischoffJ. Bischoff
Oliver WelkeO. Welke66
M
8
M
60Steffen MasurS. Masur
Hauke HollmerH. Hollmer56
A
9
A
73John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone
Oliver WielandO. Wieland67
A
10
A
64Leon BierhoffL. Bierhoff
Levin SimonL. Simon61
A
11
A
62Maryn DiopM. Diop
 
Fatik FabrieF. Fabrie62
G
12
A
62Vincenzo RöhnerV. Röhner
Oliver WieczorekO. Wieczorek55
M
13
M
59Samir HöferS. Höfer
Edgar MartinsE. Martins57
A
14
M
55Linus LindnerL. Lindner

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to SpVgg Unterhaching. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Breitner.


0.00
FC Union Berlin start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
Jakob Buchwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Masur. Steffen Masur plays a one-two with Maryn Diop and advances towards the goal... Malte Bierhoff clumsily knocks into Steffen Masur. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
2.26
The referee points to the spot..
3.13
Maryn Diop takes a slow run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
8.50
Jan Bischoff makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Bischoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Tavares who gathers it comfortably.
10.26
Linus Beckenbauer kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Menendez. Claudio Menendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.55
Claudio Menendez threads the ball through to Malte Bierhoff. Malte Bierhoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Levin Simon. Levin Simon finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.02
Jan Bischoff kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Bierhoff. Leon Bierhoff rushes past Malte Bierhoff! Leon Bierhoff cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.33
Sven Widmann flicks a high ball forward to Jan Bischoff who takes it down. Jan Bischoff flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Buchwald who takes it down. Jakob Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, John Johnstone. John Johnstone tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Roberto Tavares. Excellent save.
27.16
David Herzog makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Masur. Steffen Masur lofts in a cross ball towards Maryn Diop. Maryn Diop rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.43
Elias Nehrer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Elias Nehrer knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
30.19
Linus Beckenbauer flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Henderson. Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Henderson plays the ball forward to Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.49
Levin Simon laces a through ball forward to Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.04
Jan Bischoff threads a neat ball through to Jakob Buchwald. Jakob Buchwald knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Bischoff. Jan Bischoff rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.46
Levin Simon clumsily knocks into Sven Widmann. The referee brings Levin Simon to one side and gives him a warning! Sven Widmann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.59
Jan Bischoff flicks a high ball forward to Leon Bierhoff who takes it down. Leon Bierhoff edges inside the box! Leon Bierhoff shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
42.28
Malte Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Elias Nehrer who brings the ball under control. Elias Nehrer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Elias Nehrer lofts in a cross ball towards Levin Simon. Levin Simon fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
44.06
Alec Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Elias Nehrer controls it well on his chest. Elias Nehrer plays a quick one-two with Levin Simon and rushes in on goal... Elias Nehrer tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Sven Widmann's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
Elias Nehrer takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Oliver Welke takes a shot at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Liam Serrant. That should have been a goal!
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. SpVgg Unterhaching also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SpVgg Unterhaching kick off and get the second half underway!
48.32
Malte Bierhoff passes the ball forward to Levin Simon. Levin Simon whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Moritz Witte reads it well. He makes it look easy!
55.58
Jakob Buchwald makes a simple pass to John Johnstone. John Johnstone plays a quick one-two with Leon Bierhoff and rushes in on goal... John Johnstone strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Roberto Tavares is on top of it.
60.37
SpVgg Unterhaching have made 2 substitutions with Linus Lindner replacing Leon Bierhoff and Samir Höfer replacing Jan Bischoff .
61.43
Dietmar Palumbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Menendez. Claudio Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Levin Simon. Levin Simon lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.05
Elias Nehrer takes it forward alone. Elias Nehrer shoots from distance. Moritz Witte gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
77.39
Alec Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Levin Simon. Levin Simon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Widmann.
79.23
Alec Henderson darts forward. Alec Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.02
Linus Lindner sees Maryn Diop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maryn Diop shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
83.25
David Herzog runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Herzog controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting John Johnstone through on goal. Some good footwork from John Johnstone provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Stephen Greig runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Greig shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

SpVgg Unterhaching
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%

Scorers
Oliver Wieland 10
Hauke Hollmer 61
Maryn Diop 3 (p)
Jan Bischoff 36
John Johnstone 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan Bischoff of SpVgg Unterhaching

Match Ratings
1.Roberto Tavares (GK)
7
2.Dietmar Palumbo (DEF)
6
3.Malte Bierhoff (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Menendez (DEF)
7
5.Linus Beckenbauer (DEF)
6
6.Alec Henderson (MID)
7
7.Elias Nehrer (MID)
8
8.Oliver Welke (MID)
6
9.Hauke Hollmer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Oliver Wieland (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Levin Simon (ATT)
7
 
12.Fatik Fabrie (GK)
0
13.Oliver Wieczorek (MID)
0
14.Edgar Martins (ATT)
0

1.Moritz Witte (GK)
7
2.Stephen Greig (DEF)
7
3.Liam Serrant (DEF)
6
4.Sven Widmann (DEF)
6
5.David Herzog (MID)
7
6.Jakob Buchwald (MID)
8
7.Jan Bischoff (MID)goal scored
9
8.Steffen Masur (MID)
6
9.John Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Leon Bierhoff (ATT)
6
11.Maryn Diop (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Vincenzo Röhner (ATT)
0
13.Samir Höfer (MID)
6
14.Linus Lindner (MID)
6