Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 13,831 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Ahrens.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Ahrens.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin kick off!
3.18
1-0Markus Busse flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Barry. Dean Barry shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose E. Filippi with no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
14.05
1-0Jan Helmer threads the ball through to Gerhard Wieczorek. Gerhard Wieczorek lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Steffen Streich punches it away to safety.
21.41
Dean Barry knocks the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Rowett. Ian Rowett comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.13
Linus Beckmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.02
Malte Turek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer shoots from outside the area but is denied by Steffen Streich. Excellent save.
33.33
Sergio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Jan Helmer collects the pass. Jan Helmer plays a scrappy one-two with Angelo Kerhuiel and advances towards the goal... Jan Helmer rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
36.18
2-2Sergio Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Angelo Kerhuiel. Angelo Kerhuiel knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
38.39
Dean Barry makes an attacking run forward. Dean Barry whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin whips the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Hopkin scores for FC Union Berlin!!
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. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.46
Alexandre Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Beckmann. Linus Beckmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Kerhuiel. Angelo Kerhuiel plays a quick one-two with Jan Helmer and rushes in on goal... Angelo Kerhuiel tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
53.56
3-2Malte Turek comes in with a late challenge on Sven Prantl. The referee calls over Malte Turek and warns him to calm down! Sven Prantl stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.27
Lars Gerlach takes it forward alone. Lars Gerlach knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.30
Paul Hopkin surges forward with the ball. Paul Hopkin plays a quick one-two with Ian Rowett and rushes in on goal... Paul Hopkin comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Jose E. Filippi. Excellent save.
61.24
Markus Busse passes the ball forward to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
63.09
4-2Arco Polak hacks Sven Prantl from behind! The referee calls over Arco Polak and shows him a yellow card! Sven Prantl grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.48
Angelo Kerhuiel flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
67.45
Arco Polak chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Moreira. Alexandre Moreira makes a probing pass to Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho skips past Markus Busse! Sergio Carvalho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.11
4-2Gerhard Wieczorek flicks a high ball forward to Jan Helmer who takes it down. Jan Helmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Gomes.
75.50
Quim Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder whips in a cross ball towards Ian Rowett. Ian Rowett knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.04
4-2Bayer Leverkusen have made 2 substitutions with Jakob Kuzorra replacing Angelo Kerhuiel and Nicolas Suarez replacing Jan Helmer .
78.09
Quim Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Rowett. Ian Rowett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Moreira.
81.53
Quim Gomes hits a low pass to Dean Barry. Dean Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Rowett. Ian Rowett whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin heads the ball goalwards. Jose E. Filippi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.05
4-2Bakary Spengler barges into Arco Polak. Bakary Spengler is shown the yellow card! Arco Polak stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.25
Linus Beckmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
4-2Arco Polak advances with the ball. Arco Polak makes a simple pass to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento advances inside the box! Alberto Gento shoots from just inside the box but Quim Gomes is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
24.3%
51.4%
24.3%
Scorers
| Dean Barry 3 Ian Rowett 21 Paul Hopkin 38, 54 | Alberto Gento 26 Jan Helmer 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Hopkin of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steffen Streich (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Quim Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Busse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lionel Lecocq (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sven Prantl (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Barry (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Bakary Spengler (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Lars Gerlach (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vincenzo Kauder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ian Rowett (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Stefan Eilts (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Ouindi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mario Faria (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose E. Filippi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexandre Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arco Polak (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Malte Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerhard Wieczorek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sergio Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Linus Beckmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jan Helmer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Angelo Kerhuiel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jakob Kuzorra (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paul Masur (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Suarez (GK) | 6 | |