Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     FC Energie CottbusFC Energie Cottbus
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steffen StreichS. Streich68
G
1
G
52Paul HallerP. Haller
Quim GomesQ. Gomes71
D
captain2
D
66Dayo MontervinoD. Montervino
Markus BusseM. Busse61
D
3
D
62Pablo PeiroP. Peiro
Lionel LecocqL. Lecocq60
D
4
D
57Edward McleodE. Mcleod
Sven PrantlS. Prantl73
M
5
D
55Leon WillemsL. Willems
Dean BarryD. Barry71
M
6
M
66Hannes MetzlerH. Metzler
Bakary SpenglerB. Spengler60
M
7
M
60Paul WinklerP. Winkler
Lars GerlachL. Gerlach60
M
8captain
M
55Reinier Van GobbelR. Van Gobbel
Vincenzo KauderV. Kauder68
A
9
M
49Gerhard DittrichG. Dittrich
Ian RowettI. Rowett64
A
10
A
60Marc FrieserM. Frieser
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin61
A
11
A
59Lars DittrichL. Dittrich
 
Stefan EiltsS. Eilts58
M
12
A
56Eric WieczorekE. Wieczorek
Kevin OuindiK. Ouindi58
D
13
D
52Martin JaschkeM. Jaschke
Mario FariaM. Faria57
A
14
D
52Julian SchrammJ. Schramm

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 12,789 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Geis.


0.00
FC Energie Cottbus start the match!
3.41
Gerhard Dittrich makes a beautiful solo run. Gerhard Dittrich lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Dittrich. Lars Dittrich heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.33
Pablo Peiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reinier Van Gobbel. Reinier Van Gobbel tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.33
With great vision, Dean Barry plays the ball forward to Ian Rowett. Ian Rowett tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Paul Haller manages to gather it.
14.14
Markus Busse knocks the ball forward to Dean Barry. Dean Barry flicks a high ball forward to Ian Rowett who takes it down. Ian Rowett tries a spectacular long range effort but Paul Haller reads it well. Fabulous stop!
15.12
Reinier Van Gobbel threads a neat ball through to Paul Winkler. Paul Winkler flicks a high pass forward. Marc Frieser controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Marc Frieser provides some space. He shoots at goal. Steffen Streich is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.53
Gerhard Dittrich knocks the ball forward to Lars Dittrich. Lars Dittrich knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lionel Lecocq.
32.25
Sven Prantl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Union Berlin are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.34
Quim Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Rowett. Ian Rowett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin kick off!
48.27
Edward Mcleod makes a beautiful solo run. Edward Mcleod sees Marc Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Frieser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.58
Lionel Lecocq makes a probing pass to Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler hits a low pass to Dean Barry. Dean Barry shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.28
Markus Busse flicks a high pass forward. Ian Rowett collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Ian Rowett plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Kauder. Vincenzo Kauder lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.55
Paul Winkler sees Lars Dittrich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Dittrich knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
66.56
Quim Gomes makes a simple pass to Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Rowett. Ian Rowett shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.45
Edward Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Peiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser plays a one-two with Lars Dittrich and advances towards the goal... Marc Frieser muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
78.12
Vincenzo Kauder hits a low pass to Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler plays a one-two with Vincenzo Kauder and rushes in on goal... Bakary Spengler comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Paul Haller is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.09
Markus Busse takes it forward alone. Markus Busse sees a break and surges forward. Markus Busse shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
83.31
Markus Busse barges into Reinier Van Gobbel. Markus Busse is given a warning by the referee! Reinier Van Gobbel stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.45
Paul Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Ian Rowett. Ian Rowett tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
89.39
Leon Willems sees Gerhard Dittrich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Dittrich threads the ball through to Reinier Van Gobbel. Reinier Van Gobbel lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
With great vision, Reinier Van Gobbel plays the ball forward to Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser tries a spectacular long range effort but Steffen Streich is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

FC Energie Cottbus
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
32.9%
43.8%
23.3%

Scorers
Bakary Spengler 78
Lars Dittrich 3
Marc Frieser 15, 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Frieser of FC Energie Cottbus

Match Ratings
1.Steffen Streich (GK)
6
2.Quim Gomes (DEF)
6
3.Markus Busse (DEF)
7
4.Lionel Lecocq (DEF)
6
5.Sven Prantl (MID)
6
6.Dean Barry (MID)
6
7.Bakary Spengler (MID)goal scored
8
8.Lars Gerlach (MID)
6
9.Vincenzo Kauder (ATT)
7
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.Paul Haller (GK)
6
2.Dayo Montervino (DEF)
6
3.Pablo Peiro (DEF)
6
4.Edward Mcleod (DEF)
6
5.Leon Willems (DEF)
6
6.Hannes Metzler (MID)
6
7.Paul Winkler (MID)
7
8.Reinier Van Gobbel (MID)
7
9.Gerhard Dittrich (MID)
7
10.Marc Frieser (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Lars Dittrich (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Eric Wieczorek (ATT)
0
13.Martin Jaschke (DEF)
0
14.Julian Schramm (DEF)
0