Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 9,770 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Eilts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Eilts.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen kick off!
3.04
0-0Oliver Klinsmann makes a probing pass to Eric Herzog. Eric Herzog controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Breitner. Sebastian Breitner lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Hanke. Uwe Hanke beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
6.49
0-0Eric Herzog flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Ouindi. Lennart Ouindi flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Breitner who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Breitner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Tavares who gathers it comfortably.
10.54
0-1Oliver Welke makes a simple pass to Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.34
Elias Nehrer threads a neat ball through to Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.01
Alec Henderson takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Dietmar Palumbo. Dietmar Palumbo sees Oliver Wieland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Wieland lofts in a cross ball towards Elias Nehrer. With a superhuman jump, Elias Nehrer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.27
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.38
0-2Hauke Hollmer flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Wieland who brings the ball under control. Oliver Wieland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
28.51
Albrecht Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Hanke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Hanke makes a simple pass to Sebastian Breitner. Sebastian Breitner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.45
Lennart Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Breitner collects the pass. Sebastian Breitner knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Möller. Arno Möller makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.54
Elias Nehrer plays the ball forward to Levin Simon. Levin Simon finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
36.32
Oliver Friedmann hits a low pass to Arno Möller. Arno Möller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Bierhoff.
40.08
0-2Alec Henderson catches Oliver Friedmann on the ankles. Alec Henderson is warned by the referee! Oliver Friedmann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen have changed their lineup with Gerhard Erler replacing Uwe Hanke and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Werder Bremen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
0-2Oliver Friedmann hacks Malte Bierhoff from behind! The referee calls over Oliver Friedmann and shows him a yellow card! Malte Bierhoff stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.51
0-2Hauke Hollmer threads the ball through to Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Eric Herzog. Excellent block.
51.11
Claudio Menendez pushes up the pitch. Claudio Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Wieland controls it well on his chest. Oliver Wieland flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
53.44
Claudio Menendez sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Menendez sees Levin Simon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Levin Simon whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland makes a deft header. Umberto Circello manages to gather it.
54.54
Eric Herzog sees Albrecht Herzog in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Herzog controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Erler. Gerhard Erler plays a quick one-two with Lennart Ouindi and rushes in on goal... Gerhard Erler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
55.10
Albrecht Kistner threads a neat ball through to Lennart Ouindi. Lennart Ouindi knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Friedmann. Oliver Friedmann whips in a cross ball towards Arno Möller. Arno Möller whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.34
Malte Bierhoff sees Alec Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.43
Oliver Klinsmann catches Oliver Welke on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oliver Welke runs off the knock.
60.07
0-2SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Paul Schell replacing Albrecht Herzog .
61.16
Oliver Welke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Levin Simon. Levin Simon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.34
Alec Henderson sees space and advances. Alec Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Levin Simon. Levin Simon makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.48
Oliver Welke surges forward with the ball. Oliver Welke makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Welke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Schäfer.
72.04
0-3Malte Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Alec Henderson who brings the ball under control. Alec Henderson makes an attacking run forward. Alec Henderson puts a great ball through. Elias Nehrer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.45
Dietmar Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Welke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Welke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Levin Simon. Levin Simon lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Umberto Circello manages to keep it out.
78.30
Elias Nehrer surges forward with the ball. Elias Nehrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.06
0-3Lennart Ouindi clumsily knocks into Alec Henderson. The referee brings Lennart Ouindi to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.25
From the throw-in, Paul Schell picks out Lennart Ouindi. Lennart Ouindi plays the ball forward to Paul Schell. Paul Schell knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Breitner. Sebastian Breitner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Claudio Menendez clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
Eric Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Ouindi collects the pass. Lennart Ouindi makes a beautiful solo run. Lennart Ouindi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.8%
61.3%
Play Area
31.2%
41.2%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Wieland of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Umberto Circello (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oliver Klinsmann (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Kevin Schäfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eric Herzog (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albrecht Kistner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albrecht Herzog (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lennart Ouindi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Uwe Hanke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Friedmann (MID) | | 6 |
| 10. | Sebastian Breitner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arno Möller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Helder Costa (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Schell (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gerhard Erler (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Roberto Tavares (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 8 | |
| 9. | Hauke Hollmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oliver Wieland (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Levin Simon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fatik Fabrie (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Wieczorek (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edgar Martins (ATT) | 0 | |