Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 9,551 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Burley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Burley.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
2.08
0-0Uwe Wallner clumsily knocks into Luis Carcedo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Carcedo runs off the knock.
3.47
0-0Billy Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Samir Wieland easily punches it away to safety.
9.47
Billy Hendry sees space and advances. Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Hernandez who brings the ball under control. Ivan Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Samir Wieland manages to gather it.
12.28
0-0Julian Galadames flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry brings the ball forward. Billy Hendry advances inside the box! Billy Hendry rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Rainer Seeler!
14.20
0-0Victor Bravo plays the ball forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.27
0-0Ricardo Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Beckmann. Marcel Beckmann shoots from long range but it flies wide!
18.01
Billy Hendry barges into Philipp Poschner. Billy Hendry is shown the yellow card! Philipp Poschner runs off the knock.
18.01
0-0Free kick to FC Union Berlin just outside the area...
19.48
Philipp Poschner takes a long run up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
20.41
0-1Billy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Don Booth. Don Booth shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.01
Billy Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez rushes past Nicolas Klimek! Some good footwork from Ivan Hernandez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Samir Wieland gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
28.21
Lorenzo Sala flicks a high pass forward to Malte Kirschner who brings the ball under control. Malte Kirschner kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Samir Wieland!
33.13
Ricardo Diez hits a low pass to Hauke Kohler. Hauke Kohler edges inside the box! Hauke Kohler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
36.01
Don Booth flicks a high pass forward. Luis Carcedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Don Booth. With a superhuman jump, Don Booth connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.38
Julian Galadames threads the ball through to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Samir Wieland gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
40.11
Nicolas Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Poschner controls it well on his chest. Philipp Poschner flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
42.36
1-2Victor Bravo hacks Ricardo Diez from behind! The referee calls over Victor Bravo and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Diez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Markus Fromm sees space and advances. Markus Fromm skips past Ga‘l Bossis! Markus Fromm strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off the second half!
49.30
Victor Bravo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry takes it forward alone. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
55.20
Nicolas Klimek threads a neat ball through to Marcel Beckmann. Marcel Beckmann chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.34
Victor Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Samir Wieland. Excellent save.
60.19
2-2FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Philipp Poschner .
65.43
Arno Ziegler sees a break and surges forward. Arno Ziegler shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.53
Julian Galadames barges into Arno Ziegler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arno Ziegler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.44
Rainer Seeler flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Klimek. Nicolas Klimek makes a probing pass to Arno Ziegler. Arno Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.48
Rainer Seeler hits a low pass to Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt plays a scrappy one-two with Markus Fromm and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vincenzo Arendt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. 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.
78.55
2-2Marcel Beckmann hacks Victor Bravo from behind! The referee calls over Marcel Beckmann and warns him to calm down! Victor Bravo stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.47
Rainer Seeler hits a low pass to Markus Fromm. Markus Fromm makes an attacking run forward. Markus Fromm tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.37
2-2Luis Carcedo threads the ball through to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez threads the ball through to Luis Carcedo but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
23.9%
48.9%
27.2%
Scorers
| Hauke Kohler 33 Markus Fromm 45 | Don Booth 20, 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Don Booth of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samir Wieland (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Klimek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Uwe Wallner (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Marcel Beckmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Diez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jochem van den Broek (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Markus Fromm (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Hauke Kohler (MID) | | 8 |
| 10. | Vincenzo Arendt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Philipp Poschner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonas Wendel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Kahn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arno Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Chris Royce (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Galadames (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Ga‘l Bossis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lorenzo Sala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Booth (MID) | | 9 |
| 6. | Malte Kirschner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Hendry (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Victor Bravo (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Claudio Marin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Youssouf Rouvière (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Burgess (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Backes (MID) | 0 | |