Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     Hertha BSCHertha BSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Samir WielandS. Wieland65
G
1
G
59Stefan EmmerlichS. Emmerlich
Nicolas KlimekN. Klimek69
D
2
D
70Jan NordwaldJ. Nordwald
Rainer SeelerR. Seeler67
D
captain3
D
63John CooperJ. Cooper
Uwe WallnerU. Wallner61
D
4
D
62Jakob DittmannJ. Dittmann
Jochem van den BroekJ. van den Broek56
M
5
D
62Dietmar SchröderD. Schröder
Torsten ZieglerT. Ziegler55
M
6captain
M
65David MatthäusD. Matthäus
Anton WelkeA. Welke53
M
7
M
62Alfredo ContiA. Conti
Linus TurekL. Turek51
M
8
M
51Jakob WidmannJ. Widmann
Markus FrommM. Fromm51
M
9
M
42Florian JungF. Jung
Vincenzo ArendtV. Arendt68
A
10
A
76Jakob GerlachJ. Gerlach
Jonas WendelJ. Wendel61
A
11
A
61Anton DörnerA. Dörner
 
Matt KahnM. Kahn59
A
12
D
60Graham CortG. Cort
Jonas SchulzeJ. Schulze58
A
13
A
58Jonas SeifertJ. Seifert
Arno ZieglerA. Ziegler56
D
14
G
55Linus KöpkeL. Köpke

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Hertha BSC in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.


0.00
Hertha BSC start the match!
2.21
Jakob Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Anton Dörner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Dörner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Klimek.
3.56
Uwe Wallner brings the ball forward. Uwe Wallner skips past Dietmar Schröder! Uwe Wallner rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.38
Linus Turek changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Linus Turek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Nordwald.
12.55
Alfredo Conti hits a low pass to Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Conti controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alfredo Conti shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
14.43
Jakob Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Widmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Widmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jakob Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.20
Alfredo Conti comes in with a very late challenge on Vincenzo Arendt. Alfredo Conti is shown the red card!! Vincenzo Arendt runs off the knock.
28.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Rainer Seeler picks a pass forward to Markus Fromm. Markus Fromm makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Linus Turek. Linus Turek looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
34.30
Linus Turek makes an attacking run forward. Linus Turek shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
39.38
Rainer Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Wallner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Wallner knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Fromm. With a superhuman jump, Markus Fromm connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
40.47
Showing composure, Rainer Seeler plays the ball forward to Torsten Ziegler. Torsten Ziegler knocks the ball forward to Linus Turek. Linus Turek whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Arendt. With a superhuman jump, Vincenzo Arendt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stefan Emmerlich picks it out of the air!
42.41
Rainer Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Markus Fromm collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Markus Fromm stretches the opposition's defence. Markus Fromm shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hertha BSC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the second half underway!
47.52
Rainer Seeler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Ziegler. Torsten Ziegler threads a neat ball through to Linus Turek. Linus Turek knocks the ball forward to Jonas Wendel but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.15
Anton Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gerlach collects the pass. Jakob Gerlach shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.38
FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Jonas Wendel .
61.43
Jan Nordwald catches Vincenzo Arendt on the ankles. The referee brings Jan Nordwald to one side and gives him a warning! Vincenzo Arendt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.08
Jakob Gerlach hacks Nicolas Klimek from behind! Jakob Gerlach is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Klimek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.51
Uwe Wallner decides to run forward with the ball. Uwe Wallner flicks a high pass forward. Arno Ziegler collects the pass. Arno Ziegler edges inside the box! Arno Ziegler rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.33
Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Graham Cort replacing Florian Jung .
78.38
David Matthäus kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.01
Nicolas Klimek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Fromm. Markus Fromm threads a neat ball through to Linus Turek. Linus Turek plays a quick one-two with Vincenzo Arendt and rushes in on goal... Linus Turek tries a spectacular strike but somehow David Matthäus happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

Hertha BSC
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
68.9%
31.1%
Play Area
20.3%
48.6%
31.1%

Scorers
Uwe Wallner 4
Jakob Gerlach 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Uwe Wallner of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings
1.Samir Wieland (GK)
6
2.Nicolas Klimek (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Seeler (DEF)
6
4.Uwe Wallner (DEF)goal scored
9
5.Jochem van den Broek (MID)
6
6.Torsten Ziegler (MID)
6
7.Anton Welke (MID)
6
8.Linus Turek (MID)
7
9.Markus Fromm (MID)
6
10.Vincenzo Arendt (ATT)
6
11.Jonas Wendel (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Kahn (ATT)
0
13.Jonas Schulze (ATT)
0
14.Arno Ziegler (DEF)
6

1.Stefan Emmerlich (GK)
6
2.Jan Nordwald (DEF)
5
3.John Cooper (DEF)
6
4.Jakob Dittmann (DEF)
6
5.Dietmar Schröder (DEF)
6
6.David Matthäus (MID)
6
7.Alfredo Conti (MID)red card
3
8.Jakob Widmann (MID)
6
9.Florian Jung (MID)
6
10.Jakob Gerlach (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Anton Dörner (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Cort (DEF)
6
13.Jonas Seifert (ATT)
0
14.Linus Köpke (GK)
0