Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 18,705 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund kick off and get the first half underway!
4.20
0-0Simon Geis comes in with a late challenge on Mads Myssing. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mads Myssing grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.14
0-0Christian Lindemann chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Rahn. Vincenzo Rahn lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Casanova. Mauricio Casanova powers a header at goal. Jose Diaz manages to gather it comfortably.
8.40
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund are easily keeping FC Union Berlin at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
10.06
0-0Sebastian Widmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Seeler. Florian Seeler tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
12.40
Tchiressoua Zéré makes a simple pass to Eoin Kanu. Eoin Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Casanova. Mauricio Casanova plays a perfect one-two with Manuel Molina and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Casanova takes a shot at goal but somehow Jose Diaz manages to keep it out.
15.56
Christian Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Rahn. Vincenzo Rahn shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.27
Eoin Kanu makes a probing pass to Manuel Molina. Manuel Molina shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.09
Riad Hammadou makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Rahn. Vincenzo Rahn finds some space and shoots from distance but Jose Diaz is on top of it.
26.18
Simon Geis makes a probing pass to Florian Seeler. Florian Seeler shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
33.16
0-0Uwe Töpfer catches Riad Hammadou on the ankles. Uwe Töpfer is shown the yellow card! Riad Hammadou runs off the knock.
34.29
Tchiressoua Zéré comes in with a late challenge on Florian Seeler. The referee calls over Tchiressoua Zéré and shows him a yellow card! Florian Seeler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.50
0-0Simon Wieland flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Seeler. Florian Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tchiressoua Zéré.
42.05
Tieme Redeker makes a probing pass to Riad Hammadou. Riad Hammadou advances with the ball. Riad Hammadou plays a perfect one-two with Mauricio Casanova and rushes in on goal... Riad Hammadou makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jose Diaz!
44.35
Tieme Redeker makes a simple pass to Riad Hammadou. Riad Hammadou brings the ball forward. Riad Hammadou tries a spectacular long range effort but Jose Diaz is on top of it.
45.00
Jurou Nakajima clumsily knocks into Florian Seeler. Jurou Nakajima is given a warning by the referee! Florian Seeler gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off!
48.48
Simon Geis threads the ball through to Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.13
0-0Riad Hammadou sees a break and surges forward. Riad Hammadou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Casanova but the linesman indicates offside!
51.18
Florian Seeler comes in with a late challenge on Tchiressoua Zéré. Florian Seeler is shown the yellow card! Tchiressoua Zéré stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.57
0-0Simon Geis catches Riad Hammadou on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Geis and warns him to calm down! Riad Hammadou runs off the knock.
57.12
Riad Hammadou threads the ball through to Manuel Molina. Manuel Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Telfer.
59.26
Uwe Töpfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Seeler. Florian Seeler shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
66.26
Tchiressoua Zéré barges into Stefan Buchwald. The referee calls over Tchiressoua Zéré and warns him to calm down! Stefan Buchwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.12
Simon Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.03
Tchiressoua Zéré lofts the ball long. Vincenzo Rahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Telfer.
71.47
Christian Fromm knocks the ball forward to Uwe Töpfer. Uwe Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Seeler. Florian Seeler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.03
Colin Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Wieland. Simon Wieland flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Seeler. Florian Seeler goes all the way! Florian Seeler takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.53
Uwe Töpfer chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.19
Uwe Töpfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Buchwald. Stefan Buchwald tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.53
Christian Fromm kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Töpfer. Uwe Töpfer makes a probing pass to Florian Seeler. Florian Seeler shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.39
Tieme Redeker catches Florian Seeler on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Florian Seeler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.08
Simon Geis sees a break and surges forward. Simon Geis shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
22.6%
47.6%
29.8%