Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 9,227 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Schumacher.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Schumacher.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off the first half!
6.57
0-0Malte Bierhoff kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke sees Oliver Wieland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Wieland kicks a strong pass forward to Levin Simon but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.55
0-0Malte Emmerlich clumsily knocks into Malte Bierhoff. Malte Emmerlich is warned by the referee! Malte Bierhoff runs off the knock.
9.05
0-0Alexander Cziommer barges into Alec Henderson. The referee calls over Alexander Cziommer and shows him a yellow card! Alec Henderson runs off the knock.
10.29
0-0Malte Bierhoff chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer laces a through ball forward to Levin Simon. Levin Simon lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke makes a convincing header. Dietmar Gerlach clears it off the line with his head!
12.17
0-0Alec Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Wieland collects the pass. Oliver Wieland lofts in a cross ball towards Levin Simon. Levin Simon rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.13
0-0Oliver Welke advances with the ball. Oliver Welke shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Bakary Francke.
17.24
0-0Linus Beckenbauer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dietmar Palumbo tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.48
1-0Malte Bierhoff chips the ball to his team mate, Elias Nehrer. Elias Nehrer sees Alec Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oliver Wieland!
21.25
Dietmar Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Wieland collects the pass. Oliver Wieland shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
22.05
1-0Alec Henderson threads the ball through to Levin Simon. Levin Simon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Francke who gathers it comfortably.
26.35
Malte Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Lange. Sebastian Lange knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Tavares who gathers it comfortably.
30.50
With vision, Malte Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Alec Henderson controls it well on his chest. Alec Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.24
Dietmar Palumbo hits a low pass to Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke plays the ball forward to Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.46
Malte Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Haoulid Rémy. Haoulid Rémy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.49
Oliver Welke knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Bakary Francke.
35.00
Corner kick to FC Union Berlin. Linus Beckenbauer plays it to the far post. Malte Bierhoff shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but Dietmar Gerlach blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
40.21
1-0Malte Emmerlich barges into Malte Bierhoff. The referee calls over Malte Emmerlich and shows him a yellow card! Malte Bierhoff grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Alexander Cziommer threads a neat ball through to Malte Emmerlich. Malte Emmerlich sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the second half underway!
47.40
Malte Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Elias Nehrer. Elias Nehrer sees Alec Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Gerlach.
51.25
Schumann Bugnet catches Alec Henderson on the ankles. The referee brings Schumann Bugnet to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.55
Alec Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Elias Nehrer who takes it down. Elias Nehrer knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Wieland. Oliver Wieland powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.26
Claudio Menendez hits a low pass to Elias Nehrer. Elias Nehrer flicks a high ball forward to Alec Henderson who takes it down. Alec Henderson shoots from long range but Bakary Francke reads it well. Fabulous stop!
66.19
Dietmar Gerlach darts forward. Dietmar Gerlach makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Emmerlich. Malte Emmerlich shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
67.19
Elias Nehrer sees space and advances. Elias Nehrer shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
71.52
Malte Bierhoff breaks forward. Malte Bierhoff hits a low pass to Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer whips in a cross ball towards Levin Simon. Levin Simon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.54
Elias Nehrer kicks a strong pass forward to Levin Simon. Levin Simon tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.35
Oliver Wieland threads a neat ball through to Hauke Hollmer. Hauke Hollmer whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Bakary Francke as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
82.28
Linus Beckenbauer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Bakary Francke drops low and scoops up the ball.
83.00
Schumann Bugnet sees a break and surges forward. Schumann Bugnet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
0
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.5%
29.5%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%
Scorers
| Oliver Wieland 18, 61 Levin Simon 76 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Wieland of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roberto Tavares (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dietmar Palumbo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Malte Bierhoff (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Claudio Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Beckenbauer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alec Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Elias Nehrer (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Oliver Welke (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hauke Hollmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oliver Wieland (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Levin Simon (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Fatik Fabrie (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Wieczorek (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edgar Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bakary Francke (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Linus Masur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Haoulid Rémy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dietmar Gerlach (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Cziommer (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Gabriel Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Malte Völler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steffen Kuzorra (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Lange (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Schumann Bugnet (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Malte Emmerlich (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Nikolas Behrens (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Jaschke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anton Sachs (DEF) | 0 | |