Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 18,209 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0FSV Mainz 05 start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.03
0-0Christian Fromm sees a break and surges forward. Christian Fromm passes the ball forward to Stefan Lindemann. Stefan Lindemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.53
0-0Arno Wilke knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Widmann. Sebastian Widmann knocks the ball forward to Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tomas Veloso!
9.58
Ralph Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Olivi. Gianluigi Olivi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Fromm.
10.14
Christian Fromm sees space and advances. Christian Fromm makes a simple pass to Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Preud.
14.44
Rainer Kauder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Olivi. Gianluigi Olivi heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Jose Diaz!
15.40
0-0Stefan Lindemann clumsily knocks into Luis Preud. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Preud hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.12
0-0Torsten Köller threads the ball through to Ralph Lineker. Ralph Lineker decides to run forward with the ball. Ralph Lineker chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.51
Rainer Kauder brings the ball forward. Rainer Kauder whips in a cross ball towards Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez heads the ball goalwards. Jose Diaz manages to gather it comfortably.
22.23
Jamal Dekker flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jose Diaz!
26.39
0-0Rainer Kauder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Olivi but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.01
0-0FC Union Berlin are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FSV Mainz 05's defence.
30.18
Ralph Lineker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluigi Olivi. Gianluigi Olivi shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.15
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.14
1-0Ralph Lineker chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell plays a perfect one-two with Gianluigi Olivi and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Thirlwell rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off!
47.16
Simon Geis makes a simple pass to Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.36
Colin Telfer threads the ball through to Simon Geis. Simon Geis brings the ball forward. Simon Geis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Ziegenhagen.
53.43
Simon Geis knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Lindemann. Stefan Lindemann shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Tomas Veloso had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
57.21
1-1Lars Ziegenhagen barges into Stefan Lindemann. Lars Ziegenhagen is warned by the referee! Stefan Lindemann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.14
Torsten Köller makes a simple pass to Rainer Kauder. Rainer Kauder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Olivi. Gianluigi Olivi shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
61.18
Rainer Kauder barges into Thomas Mundula. The referee calls over Rainer Kauder and warns him to calm down! Thomas Mundula grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.20
Arno Wilke sees space and advances. Arno Wilke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Lindemann. Stefan Lindemann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
69.02
Christian Fromm flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Widmann. Sebastian Widmann makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Preud.
72.24
Sebastian Widmann knocks the ball forward to Stefan Lindemann. Stefan Lindemann shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
75.02
1-1Stefan Lindemann clumsily knocks into Torsten Köller. The referee calls over Stefan Lindemann and warns him to calm down! Torsten Köller stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.51
Sebastian Widmann hacks Rainer Kauder from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Kauder runs off the knock.
79.34
Jamal Dekker passes the ball forward to Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.17
Sebastian Widmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Lindemann but he's offside!
87.31
Sebastian Widmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald passes the ball forward but Stefan Lindemann is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
28%
45.2%
26.9%
Scorers