Match Report


MSV DuisburgMSV Duisburg     FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Christian PrantlC. Prantl59
G
1
G
68Steffen StreichS. Streich
Florian SeibertF. Seibert62
D
2captain
D
71Quim GomesQ. Gomes
Torsten CziommerT. Cziommer60
D
3
D
61Markus BusseM. Busse
David ArndtD. Arndt59
D
4
D
60Lionel LecocqL. Lecocq
Jose DiazJ. Diaz56
D
5
M
73Sven PrantlS. Prantl
Markus RöhligM. Röhlig59
M
6
M
71Dean BarryD. Barry
Simon CziommerS. Cziommer58
M
captain7
M
60Bakary SpenglerB. Spengler
Steffen BirkwaldS. Birkwald57
M
8
M
60Lars GerlachL. Gerlach
Samir BirkwaldS. Birkwald56
M
9
A
68Vincenzo KauderV. Kauder
Vincenzo BehrensV. Behrens74
A
10
A
64Ian RowettI. Rowett
Nikolas FrieserN. Frieser60
A
11
A
61Paul HopkinP. Hopkin
 
Oliver WieczorekO. Wieczorek60
A
12
M
58Stefan EiltsS. Eilts
Florian DiakiteF. Diakite58
G
13
D
58Kevin OuindiK. Ouindi
Jonas WieczorekJ. Wieczorek53
A
14
A
57Mario FariaM. Faria

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 13,245 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Hässler.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the match underway!
4.18
Jose Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer sees Nikolas Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikolas Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Behrens. Vincenzo Behrens rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Vincenzo Behrens scores for MSV Duisburg!!
9.15
Torsten Cziommer makes a probing pass to Markus Röhlig. Markus Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Behrens. Vincenzo Behrens powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.05
David Arndt knocks the ball forward to Florian Seibert. Florian Seibert flicks a high ball forward to Nikolas Frieser who takes it down. Nikolas Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Behrens. Vincenzo Behrens is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
21.21
Markus Röhlig takes it forward alone. Markus Röhlig tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
26.17
Torsten Cziommer makes a strong solo run forward. Torsten Cziommer threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Behrens. Vincenzo Behrens shoots from 25 yards but Steffen Streich is on top of it.
28.19
Lionel Lecocq makes a beautiful solo run. Lionel Lecocq knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
32.35
Lionel Lecocq passes the ball forward to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Dean Barry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Barry shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
38.53
Simon Cziommer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Birkwald. Steffen Birkwald lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Frieser. Nikolas Frieser finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Steffen Streich. What a great pair of hands!
40.14
Jose Diaz threads a neat ball through to Steffen Birkwald. Steffen Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Behrens. Vincenzo Behrens shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with MSV Duisburg kicking off!
47.08
Markus Busse decides to run forward with the ball. Markus Busse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin but the linesman indicates offside!
49.17
Paul Hopkin catches Torsten Cziommer on the ankles. The referee warns Paul Hopkin to calm down! Torsten Cziommer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.38
Bakary Spengler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bakary Spengler tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
55.31
Vincenzo Behrens makes a simple pass to Nikolas Frieser. Nikolas Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Behrens. Vincenzo Behrens makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.27
Sven Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Kauder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Kauder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.50
Florian Seibert flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Birkwald easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Birkwald threads the ball through to Nikolas Frieser. Nikolas Frieser controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Vincenzo Behrens through on goal. Vincenzo Behrens tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Steffen Streich had no chance!! Goal for MSV Duisburg!
71.13
Markus Busse comes in with a late challenge on Nikolas Frieser. Markus Busse is warned by the referee! Nikolas Frieser runs off the knock.
72.06
Quim Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Dean Barry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Barry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dean Barry shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
77.30
Lionel Lecocq sees a break and surges forward. Lionel Lecocq hits a low pass to Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler threads the ball through to Paul Hopkin but he's offside!
79.37
Sven Prantl runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sven Prantl shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.18
Dean Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

MSV Duisburg

FC Union Berlin
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
32.1%
43.2%
24.7%

Scorers
Vincenzo Behrens 4, 9, 12, 55, 64
Paul Hopkin 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Behrens of MSV Duisburg

Match Ratings
1.Christian Prantl (GK)
6
2.Florian Seibert (DEF)
6
3.Torsten Cziommer (DEF)
6
4.David Arndt (DEF)
6
5.Jose Diaz (DEF)
6
6.Markus Röhlig (MID)
6
7.Simon Cziommer (MID)
6
8.Steffen Birkwald (MID)
6
9.Samir Birkwald (MID)
6
10.Vincenzo Behrens (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Nikolas Frieser (ATT)
7
 
12.Oliver Wieczorek (ATT)
0
13.Florian Diakite (GK)
0
14.Jonas Wieczorek (ATT)
0

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)
6
7.Bakary Spengler (MID)
6
8.Lars Gerlach (MID)
6
9.Vincenzo Kauder (ATT)
6
10.Ian Rowett (ATT)
6
11.Paul Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Stefan Eilts (MID)
0
13.Kevin Ouindi (DEF)
0
14.Mario Faria (ATT)
0