Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 13,525 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Jimmy Bergkamp sees space and advances. Jimmy Bergkamp knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Albert Merino is offside!
3.35
0-0With great vision, Nicolas Basler plays the ball forward to Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke sees Albert Merino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Merino plays a quick one-two with Trevor Wallwork and rushes in on goal... Albert Merino takes a shot at goal but somehow Markus Busse happens to be in the right place to block it.
4.19
0-0Bakary Spengler darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Bakary Spengler picks a pass forward to Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
6.52
Armin Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Merino. Albert Merino knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Wallwork. Trevor Wallwork shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
12.32
Jimmy Bergkamp flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Wallwork controls it well on his chest. Trevor Wallwork makes a probing pass to Armin Köpke but he's offside!
15.07
0-0Julian Castillo threads the ball through to Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke flicks a high pass forward to Christian Wilke who brings the ball neatly under control. Christian Wilke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Gomes.
20.58
Markus Busse threads a neat ball through to Dean Barry. Seeing a gap ahead, Dean Barry plays the ball forward to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.47
Quim Gomes knocks the ball forward to Dean Barry. Dean Barry flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Paul Hopkin shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.56
0-0Bakary Spengler flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hopkin who brings the ball neatly under control. Paul Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Lomano Campbell.
28.17
0-0Sven Prantl takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Christian Wilke gets to the ball and clears it up field.
30.20
David Meyer kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Wilke. Christian Wilke shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.29
Oliver Eberle threads the ball through to Jimmy Bergkamp. Jimmy Bergkamp makes a great pass forward. Christian Wilke runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.38
David Meyer flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Wallwork controls it well on his chest. Trevor Wallwork tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Steffen Streich!
34.46
1-0With a delightful solo run, Bakary Spengler stretches the opposition's defence. Bakary Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. SC Freiburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The SC Freiburg players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and SC Freiburg get the second half underway!
47.18
Armin Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Wilke. Christian Wilke whips in a cross ball towards Albert Merino. Albert Merino beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.15
Markus Busse darts forward. Markus Busse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Barry. Dean Barry shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
57.50
With vision, Julian Castillo picks a pass forward to David Meyer. David Meyer threads the ball through to Christian Wilke. Christian Wilke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
59.37
Bakary Spengler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bakary Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Lomano Campbell!
60.26
1-1SC Freiburg have made a substitution with Wayne Ferdinand replacing Trevor Wallwork .
61.34
With a delightful solo run, Armin Köpke stretches the opposition's defence. Armin Köpke lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Ferdinand. Wayne Ferdinand beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wayne Ferdinand!
65.40
Jimmy Bergkamp plays the ball forward to Wayne Ferdinand. Wayne Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Gomes.
66.06
Bakary Spengler plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder shoots from 20 yards but somehow Lomano Campbell manages to keep it out.
73.56
Lars Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin collects the pass. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder makes a convincing header. Lomano Campbell comfortably picks it out of the air!
77.10
SC Freiburg have made 2 substitutions with Noah Netzer replacing Julian Castillo and Abel Valente replacing Christian Wilke .
78.19
Jimmy Bergkamp passes the ball forward to Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke plays a one-two with Abel Valente and rushes in on goal... Armin Köpke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Steffen Streich smothers it!
87.29
With great vision, David Meyer plays the ball forward to Abel Valente. Abel Valente knocks the ball forward to Wayne Ferdinand but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.35
Markus Busse threads the ball through to Dean Barry. Dean Barry shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Lomano Campbell had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
31.8%
43.5%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Armin Köpke of SC Freiburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steffen Streich (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Quim Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Busse (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Lionel Lecocq (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sven Prantl (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Barry (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Bakary Spengler (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Lars Gerlach (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vincenzo Kauder (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ian Rowett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stefan Eilts (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Ouindi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mario Faria (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lomano Campbell (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Thanassis Boutaris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Basler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oliver Eberle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Armin Köpke (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Jimmy Bergkamp (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Meyer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Trevor Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Wilke (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Albert Merino (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Noah Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Wayne Ferdinand (ATT) | | 7 |
| 14. | Abel Valente (ATT) | 6 | |