Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 19,182 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off the first half!
12.28
0-0Bernardo Scarponi makes a probing pass to Hermanni Annala. Hermanni Annala passes the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason goes all the way! David Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
18.12
Sebastián Ramírez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta goes all the way! Manuel Acosta tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
22.43
0-0Thomas Mundula comes in with a late challenge on Sebastián Ramírez. Thomas Mundula is shown the yellow card! Sebastián Ramírez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.45
0-0Thomas Mundula passes the ball forward to Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Zick who gathers it comfortably.
30.34
0-0Thomas Mundula comes in with a late challenge on Sebastián Ramírez. The referee calls over Thomas Mundula and warns him to calm down! Sebastián Ramírez runs off the knock.
32.18
0-0Uwe Hoeness threads the ball through to Stefan Lindemann. Stefan Lindemann shoots from 25 yards but somehow Lars Zick manages to keep it out.
33.32
0-0Hermanni Annala brings the ball forward. Hermanni Annala passes the ball forward but David Mason is offside!
36.28
Uwe Hoeness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diogo Ferreira.
40.43
Uwe Hoeness makes a probing pass to Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Lindemann. Stefan Lindemann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Gunther Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the second half underway!
53.31
Diogo Ferreira advances with the ball. Diogo Ferreira makes a beautiful solo run. Diogo Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.32
Bernardo Scarponi catches Stefan Buchwald on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Buchwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.16
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
57.42
Uwe Hoeness brings the ball forward. Uwe Hoeness knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Ferreira.
61.18
Manuel Acosta hacks Arno Wilke from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arno Wilke stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.16
Christian Fromm sees space and advances. Christian Fromm threads the ball through to Stefan Lindemann. Stefan Lindemann shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.03
Bayer Leverkusen are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.23
Christian Fromm makes a simple pass to Sebastian Widmann. Sebastian Widmann makes a probing pass to Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernardo Scarponi.
72.37
Arno Wilke makes a beautiful solo run. Arno Wilke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Lars Zick easily smothers it.
83.47
Sebastián Ramírez makes a probing pass to David Mason. David Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Diaz easily smothers it!
85.14
Stefan Lindemann comes in with a late challenge on Bernardo Scarponi. Stefan Lindemann is shown the yellow card! Bernardo Scarponi runs off the knock.
89.39
0-0David Mason comes in with a late challenge on Christian Fromm. David Mason is shown the yellow card! Christian Fromm gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
20.3%
51.6%
28.1%