Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion an der Lohmühle where VfB Lübeck play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 9,287 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Lübeck are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Neudecker.


0.00
FC Union Berlin kick off the first half!
2.31
Tonino Ambrosetti kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Erler. Julian Erler tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.22
Stefan Behrens flicks a high ball forward to Julian Erler who takes it down. Julian Erler shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
9.57
Tonino Ambrosetti hits a low pass to Alberto Jesus. Alberto Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Metzger. Philipp Metzger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.58
Linus Turek passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt runs straight at the defence! Vincenzo Arendt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
21.07
Tonino Ambrosetti flicks a high pass forward to Julian Erler who brings the ball under control. Julian Erler knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Jesus. Uwe Wallner barges into Alberto Jesus. Alberto Jesus appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
34.27
Gregorio Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Ambrosetti collects the pass. Tonino Ambrosetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Erler. Julian Erler rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Samir Wieland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.48
Tonino Ambrosetti barges into Rainer Seeler. The referee calls over Tonino Ambrosetti and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Seeler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.59
Gregorio Gonzalez hits a low pass to Alberto Jesus. Alberto Jesus shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Lübeck appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfB Lübeck start the second half!
48.19
Gregorio Gonzalez hits a low pass to Alberto Jesus. Alberto Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.52
Torsten Ziegler threads the ball through to Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Simon Neudecker.
53.09
Linus Turek takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Gregorio Gonzalez steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
54.37
Lennart Spengler takes it forward alone. Lennart Spengler sees space and advances. Lennart Spengler knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Erler. Julian Erler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Samir Wieland effortlessly picks it out of the air!
60.12
FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Jonas Wendel .
63.06
Lennart Spengler makes a probing pass to Gregorio Gonzalez. Gregorio Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Metzger. Philipp Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Jesus. Alberto Jesus makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VfB Lübeck are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
65.49
Markus Fromm makes a high pass forward. Vincenzo Arendt shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Arendt shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
69.07
Lennart Spengler pushes up the pitch. Lennart Spengler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Gonzalez. Gregorio Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Erler. Julian Erler directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.43
Gregorio Gonzalez sees Alberto Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Tonino Ambrosetti. Tonino Ambrosetti whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.40
Linus Turek threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
79.09
Julian Wallner flicks a high pass forward to Gregorio Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Gregorio Gonzalez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gregorio Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Jesus. Alberto Jesus makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.17
With a delightful solo run, Julian Erler stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Erler flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Jesus controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alberto Jesus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.32
Philipp Metzger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Erler. Julian Erler finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Francisco Campos flicks a high ball forward to Julian Erler who takes it down. Julian Erler sees a break and surges forward. Julian Erler finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
76.7%
23.3%
Play Area
21.7%
46.7%
31.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Erler of VfB Lübeck

Match Ratings
1.Samir Wieland (GK)
6
2.Nicolas Klimek (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Seeler (DEF)
6
4.Uwe Wallner (DEF)
6
5.Jochem van den Broek (MID)
6
6.Torsten Ziegler (MID)
6
7.Anton Welke (MID)
6
8.Linus Turek (MID)
6
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