Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 18,820 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off the first half!
3.23
0-0Oliver Ritzinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Kaiser. Pascal Kaiser makes a simple pass to Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.30
1-0Armin Dörner takes it forward alone. Armin Dörner threads the ball through to Malte Will. Malte Will knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Wilke. Eric Wilke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.07
Armin Dörner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Schacht. Markus Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Wilke. Eric Wilke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eric Wilke!
12.15
2-0Pascal Kaiser brings the ball forward. Pascal Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Wilke. Eric Wilke takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Callum Booth manages to gather it comfortably.
14.27
Oliver Ritzinger surges forward with the ball. Oliver Ritzinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Wilke. Eric Wilke goes all the way! Eric Wilke shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.47
3-0Markus Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.16
3-0Florian Gleisenstein surges forward with the ball. Florian Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Ahrens but he's offside!
30.35
Markus Schacht chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Will. Malte Will goes all the way! Malte Will cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Callum Booth!
32.51
Nicolas Bierhoff chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Ahrens. Jan Ahrens whips in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
40.39
Florian Poschner kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Bierhoff. Nicolas Bierhoff knocks the ball forward to Jan Ahrens. Jan Ahrens shoots from 20 yards. Torsten Behrens easily smothers it.
45.00
Christian Götz knocks the ball forward to Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bayern Munich kick off!
47.16
3-0Malte Will hacks David Neudecker from behind! Malte Will is shown the yellow card! David Neudecker stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.09
Uwe Hässler knocks the ball forward to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Ahrens. Jan Ahrens is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.26
Nicolas Bierhoff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Ahrens. Jan Ahrens goes all the way! Jan Ahrens rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.42
Florian Poschner makes a simple pass to Nicolas Bierhoff. Nicolas Bierhoff knocks the ball forward to Jan Ahrens. Jan Ahrens plays a perfect one-two with Jean Pierre Bayle and rushes in on goal... Jan Ahrens cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.03
Florian Gleisenstein sees a break and surges forward. Florian Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Ahrens. Jan Ahrens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
67.54
3-1Christian Götz hacks Nick Guppy from behind! Christian Götz is given a warning by the referee! Nick Guppy gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.54
3-1FC Union Berlin are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Bayern Munich's defence.
69.02
Armin Dörner knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Schacht. Markus Schacht chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Will. Malte Will shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Callum Booth easily smothers it!
75.56
Eric Beckmann threads the ball through to Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
79.33
3-1Nicolas Bierhoff barges into Pascal Kaiser. Nicolas Bierhoff is given a warning by the referee! Pascal Kaiser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.52
Eric Beckmann kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Wilke. Eric Wilke tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
85.52
Markus Schacht knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Will. Malte Will plays a perfect one-two with Matthias Erler and rushes in on goal... Malte Will rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.48
Markus Hitzlsperger makes a simple pass to Christian Götz. Christian Götz knocks the ball forward to Malte Will. Malte Will passes the ball forward to Eric Wilke. Eric Wilke takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Pascal Kaiser kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Will. Malte Will shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
22.4%
45.9%
31.8%
Scorers
| Eric Wilke 4, 9, 14 Malte Will 86 | Jan Ahrens 57 |