Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to FC Bayern Munich. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0FC Bayern Munich start the match!
12.57
0-0Christopher Van Der Meer sees a break and surges forward. Christopher Van Der Meer whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Wieland. Uwe Wieland flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.24
David Reimers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vilhjálmur Hardarson. Vilhjálmur Hardarson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Reimers. Nils Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.11
Alexander Schacht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Birkwald. Alexander Birkwald shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.54
0-0Steffen Metzler chips the ball to his team mate, David Nordahl. David Nordahl threads the ball through to Alexander Birkwald. Alexander Birkwald threads the ball through to Arno Maier but he's offside!
24.17
0-0David Reimers clumsily knocks into Alexander Birkwald. The referee calls over David Reimers and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Birkwald carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.33
Nils Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Birkwald. Alexander Birkwald shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.46
Jakob Nahrstedt barges into Christopher Van Der Meer. Jakob Nahrstedt is given a warning by the referee! Christopher Van Der Meer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.01
Nikolas Birkwald advances with the ball. Nikolas Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
34.54
0-0Nikolas Birkwald makes a simple pass to Vilhjálmur Hardarson. Vilhjálmur Hardarson decides to run forward with the ball. Vilhjálmur Hardarson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Zimmermann.
40.01
Alexander Schacht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Birkwald. Alexander Birkwald finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.33
0-0Vilhjálmur Hardarson catches Noah Kurth on the ankles. Vilhjálmur Hardarson is warned by the referee! Noah Kurth stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin kick off!
49.25
David Reimers catches Arno Maier on the ankles. David Reimers is warned by the referee! Arno Maier stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.52
0-0Christopher Van Der Meer chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Wieland. Uwe Wieland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Toufik Messahel manages to keep it out.
55.06
David Nordahl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Birkwald. Alexander Birkwald goes all the way! Alexander Birkwald shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
57.55
0-1Nils Lindemann surges forward with the ball. Nils Lindemann kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Maier. Arno Maier rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.28
Moritz Hermann chips the ball to his team mate, Nils Reimers. Nils Reimers lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm heads the ball goalwards but Toufik Messahel is on top of it.
61.38
Nils Lindemann passes the ball forward to Alexander Birkwald. Alexander Birkwald tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.20
Alexander Schacht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Maier. Arno Maier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Nico Meyer.
69.52
Nils Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Maier. Arno Maier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.54
Noah Kurth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Birkwald. Alexander Birkwald shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.15
David Reimers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vilhjálmur Hardarson. Vilhjálmur Hardarson makes a simple pass to Nils Reimers. Nils Reimers finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.39
Christopher Van Der Meer threads the ball through to Uwe Wieland. Uwe Wieland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Toufik Messahel who gathers it comfortably.
85.59
David Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Köller. Matthias Köller advances with the ball. Matthias Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Reimers. Nils Reimers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.43
Matthias Köller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nils Reimers. Nils Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Schramm but he's offside!
90.00
Nils Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Birkwald. Alexander Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Maier. Arno Maier makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
32.5%
44.6%
22.9%
Scorers
| Arno Maier 58 |