Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Red Bull Arena where RB Leipzig play host to FC Union Berlin. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Backes.


0.00
FC Union Berlin start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.20
Quim Gomes decides to run forward with the ball. Quim Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Kevin Francke. Excellent save.
14.36
Hauke Zick flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Birnbaum. Matthias Birnbaum flicks a high ball forward to Nico Neuhaus who takes it down. Nico Neuhaus finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.22
Lionel Lecocq breaks forward. Lionel Lecocq makes a simple pass to Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
32.53
Bakary Spengler barges into Nico Neuhaus. The referee calls over Bakary Spengler and shows him a yellow card! Nico Neuhaus gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.29
Bakary Spengler takes a quick throw-in, which Dean Barry takes on the chest. Dean Barry threads the ball through to Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.12
Sven Prantl sees Ian Rowett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Rowett knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Kevin Francke had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
39.06
Lionel Lecocq controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Barry. Dean Barry knocks the ball forward to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Kevin Francke manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. RB Leipzig appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The RB Leipzig players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
RB Leipzig start the second half!
47.24
Markus Busse decides to run forward with the ball. Markus Busse makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Barry. Dean Barry connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Kevin Francke as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
51.09
Marcel Lindner advances with the ball. Marcel Lindner shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.19
Noah Arnold flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Neuhaus. Nico Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Gomes.
57.15
Vincenzo Kauder catches Mario Nunes on the ankles. The referee warns Vincenzo Kauder to calm down! Mario Nunes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.03
Sven Prantl receives the ball from a throw-in from Dean Barry. Sven Prantl makes a simple pass to Ian Rowett. Ian Rowett shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
63.29
Quim Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Ian Rowett controls it well on his chest. Ian Rowett kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Kauder but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.13
Lars Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Dean Barry controls it well on his chest. Dean Barry advances inside the box! Dean Barry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.13
Gerhard Kistner flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Arnold. Noah Arnold finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.01
Dean Barry sees Ian Rowett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Rowett lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Kevin Francke.
73.32
Sven Prantl takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Kevin Francke drops low and scoops up the ball.
85.03
Matthias Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Noah Arnold collects the pass. Noah Arnold knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lionel Lecocq.
89.41
Dean Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Kevin Francke.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
31.8%
50%
18.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Barry of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Francke (GK)
8
2.Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff (DEF)
6
3.Bakary Diakite (DEF)
6
4.Mario Nunes (DEF)
6
5.Hauke Zick (DEF)
6
6.Gerhard Kistner (MID)
6
7.Noah Arnold (MID)
6
8.Julian Bierhoff (MID)
6
9.Marcel Lindner (MID)goal scored
8
10.Matthias Birnbaum (MID)
6
11.Nico Neuhaus (ATT)
6
 
12.Pascal Scheffler (GK)
0
13.Jan Scheffler (ATT)
0
14.Sven Eberle (ATT)
0

1.Steffen Streich (GK)
6
2.Quim Gomes (DEF)
7
3.Markus Busse (DEF)
6
4.Lionel Lecocq (DEF)
6
5.Sven Prantl (MID)
6
6.Dean Barry (MID)goal scored
9
7.Bakary Spengler (MID)yellow card
5
8.Lars Gerlach (MID)
7
9.Vincenzo Kauder (ATT)
6
10.Ian Rowett (ATT)
7
11.Paul Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Stefan Eilts (MID)
0
13.Kevin Ouindi (DEF)
0
14.Mario Faria (ATT)
0