Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to MSV Duisburg. A crowd of 8,271 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Angelo Ganci.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Angelo Ganci.
0.00
0-0MSV Duisburg start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.34
0-0Maurizio Di Meglio threads a neat ball through to Martijn Huistra. Martijn Huistra darts forward. Martijn Huistra shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Samir Wieland.
9.33
0-0Corner kick to MSV Duisburg. Don Morrison chips it out wide. Aaron Moore reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.13
0-0Sebastian Winkler knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Wieland who gathers it comfortably.
26.39
Jakob Janes passes the ball forward to Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler flicks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Huistra. Martijn Huistra lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Samir Wieland manages to keep it out.
27.14
Sebastian Winkler picks a pass forward to Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.53
0-0Nicolas Klimek sees space and advances. Nicolas Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Jochem van den Broek. Jochem van den Broek gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
32.48
0-0Nicolas Klimek catches Martijn Huistra on the ankles. Nicolas Klimek is shown the yellow card! Martijn Huistra stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.48
0-0Free kick to MSV Duisburg just outside the area...
33.16
Malte Stiepermann calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
36.50
Jochem van den Broek knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Kahn. Matt Kahn rushes past Maurizio Di Meglio! Matt Kahn rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.52
Showing composure, Rainer Seeler laces a through ball forward to Jochem van den Broek. Jochem van den Broek passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Union Berlin kicking off!
47.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Jakob Janes plays the ball forward to Vasco Campos. Vasco Campos sees space and advances. Vasco Campos shoots from outside the area. Samir Wieland gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
55.30
0-0Simon Rösler catches Jochem van den Broek on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Rösler and warns him to calm down! Jochem van den Broek runs off the knock.
59.45
0-1Samir Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Di Meglio controls it well on his chest. Maurizio Di Meglio makes a probing pass to Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Malte Stiepermann!
61.45
0-1FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Simon Koschmieder replacing Matt Kahn .
66.42
Uwe Wallner makes a probing pass to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.07
Rainer Seeler decides to run forward with the ball. Rainer Seeler sees Aaron Moore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Moore rushes past Maurizio Di Meglio! Aaron Moore muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
79.53
Uwe Wallner makes a simple pass to Linus Turek. Linus Turek flicks a high pass forward. Simon Koschmieder controls it well on his chest. Simon Koschmieder makes a simple pass, allowing Vincenzo Arendt to run into the box. Vincenzo Arendt strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.53
Maurizio Di Meglio decides to run forward with the ball. Maurizio Di Meglio cuts inside the box! Maurizio Di Meglio comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Samir Wieland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
31.7%
48.8%
19.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Di Meglio of MSV Duisburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samir Wieland (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Klimek (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Rainer Seeler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Uwe Wallner (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Aaron Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jochem van den Broek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Torsten Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anton Welke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Linus Turek (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vincenzo Arendt (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Matt Kahn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonas Schulze (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arno Ziegler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Koschmieder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Linus Prantl (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gareth Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jakob Janes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Maurizio Di Meglio (DEF) | | 9 |
| 5. | Don Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samir Scheffler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vasco Campos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Rösler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martijn Huistra (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Malte Stiepermann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sebastian Winkler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcel Haller (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Moritz Helmer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nico Lindner (ATT) | 0 | |