Match Report


SV Werder BremenSV Werder Bremen     FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Joao RamosJ. Ramos67
G
1
G
65Samir WielandS. Wieland
Michel Ten HagM. Ten Hag74
D
2
D
69Nicolas KlimekN. Klimek
Leon SparwasserL. Sparwasser71
D
captain3captain
D
66Rainer SeelerR. Seeler
Malte KaiserM. Kaiser69
D
4
D
61Uwe WallnerU. Wallner
Jan GelbJ. Gelb67
D
5
M
63Marcel BeckmannM. Beckmann
Nico KneisslN. Kneissl79
M
6
M
63Ricardo DiezR. Diez
Kevin LittbarskiK. Littbarski72
M
7
M
56Jochem van den BroekJ. van den Broek
Joachim Dalla BonaJ. Dalla Bona71
M
8
M
50Markus FrommM. Fromm
Marcel WidmannM. Widmann73
A
9
M
49Hauke KohlerH. Kohler
Paul SchöllP. Schöll66
A
10
A
68Vincenzo ArendtV. Arendt
Fabian N. ApolloniF. Apolloni66
A
11
A
62Philipp PoschnerP. Poschner
 
Torsten KühnT. Kühn69
M
12
A
61Jonas WendelJ. Wendel
Nuno SemedoN. Semedo68
M
13
A
59Matt KahnM. Kahn
Simon WidmannS. Widmann66
M
14
D
56Arno ZieglerA. Ziegler

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 9,538 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Neudecker.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the match underway!
2.51
Malte Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.23
Joachim Dalla Bona passes the ball forward to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Seeler.
9.42
Rainer Seeler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Beckmann. Marcel Beckmann sees Ricardo Diez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Diez tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
12.11
Ricardo Diez flicks a high pass forward to Philipp Poschner who brings the ball under control. Philipp Poschner shoots from long range. Joao Ramos gets down and covers it.
18.06
Leon Sparwasser threads the ball through to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann makes a probing pass to Paul Schöll. Paul Schöll shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Schöll!
26.29
Ricardo Diez makes a simple pass to Philipp Poschner. Philipp Poschner skips past Leon Sparwasser! Philipp Poschner strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Joao Ramos.
30.08
Markus Fromm flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Diez collects the pass. Ricardo Diez rushes past Michel Ten Hag! Ricardo Diez shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.22
Rainer Seeler passes the ball forward to Markus Fromm. Markus Fromm flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Beckmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Beckmann makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
39.49
Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Apolloni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.29
Kevin Littbarski sees Joachim Dalla Bona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joachim Dalla Bona kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann shoots from outside the area. Samir Wieland gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
44.23
Nico Kneissl threads the ball through to Paul Schöll. Paul Schöll threads the ball through to Joachim Dalla Bona but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
48.34
Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high pass forward. Paul Schöll holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Schöll sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.07
Malte Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Schöll. Paul Schöll beats his man to it with a header. Samir Wieland gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
54.47
Malte Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona makes a simple pass to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Klimek.
60.12
FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Philipp Poschner .
65.11
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.58
Marcel Widmann comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Klimek. Marcel Widmann is warned by the referee! Nicolas Klimek stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.13
Joachim Dalla Bona hits a low pass to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.05
Nico Kneissl hacks Markus Fromm from behind! The referee brings Nico Kneissl to one side and gives him a warning! Markus Fromm stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.44
Marcel Widmann makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.21
Marcel Widmann advances with the ball. Marcel Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Samir Wieland didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.05
Hauke Kohler makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
87.52
Michel Ten Hag sees Malte Kaiser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malte Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Klimek.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

SV Werder Bremen

FC Union Berlin
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
26%
46.8%
27.3%

Scorers
Fabian N. Apolloni 3
Paul Schöll 18
Ricardo Diez 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Diez of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings
1.Joao Ramos (GK)
7
2.Michel Ten Hag (DEF)
6
3.Leon Sparwasser (DEF)
6
4.Malte Kaiser (DEF)
7
5.Jan Gelb (DEF)
6
6.Nico Kneissl (MID)
7
7.Kevin Littbarski (MID)
6
8.Joachim Dalla Bona (MID)
7
9.Marcel Widmann (ATT)
8
10.Paul Schöll (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Fabian N. Apolloni (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Torsten Kühn (MID)
0
13.Nuno Semedo (MID)
0
14.Simon Widmann (MID)
0

1.Samir Wieland (GK)
7
2.Nicolas Klimek (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Seeler (DEF)
7
4.Uwe Wallner (DEF)
6
5.Marcel Beckmann (MID)
6
6.Ricardo Diez (MID)goal scored
9
7.Jochem van den Broek (MID)
7
8.Markus Fromm (MID)
7
9.Hauke Kohler (MID)
6
10.Vincenzo Arendt (ATT)
6
11.Philipp Poschner (ATT)
7
 
12.Jonas Wendel (ATT)
0
13.Matt Kahn (ATT)
0
14.Arno Ziegler (DEF)
6