Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Bayer Leverkusen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.58
0-0Jan Kurth makes a probing pass to Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Callum Booth easily smothers it!
4.05
0-0Matthieu Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Basler. Markus Basler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.41
0-1Jan Kurth knocks the ball forward to Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Basler. Markus Basler directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Callum Booth had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
14.29
Matthieu Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Basler. Markus Basler shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.02
JŸrgen Wevers kicks a strong pass forward to Matthieu Castro. Matthieu Castro knocks the ball forward to Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Callum Booth.
22.31
Eric Breitner makes a simple pass to Miguel Guerrero Lopez. Miguel Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Callum Booth.
26.29
Eric Breitner takes it forward alone. Eric Breitner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
32.27
Jan Kurth takes it forward alone. Jan Kurth whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.28
0-1Jan Kurth chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Booth who gathers it comfortably.
39.34
Philipp Wieczorek surges forward with the ball. Philipp Wieczorek shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Callum Booth!
40.17
Eric Breitner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Kurth. Jan Kurth threads the ball through to Markus Basler. Markus Basler shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Callum Booth easily smothers it!
44.36
Cyril Dhorasoo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Guppy. Nick Guppy makes a probing pass to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
51.44
JŸrgen Wevers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Guerrero Lopez. Miguel Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Basler. Markus Basler finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.30
Philipp Wieczorek chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.20
Cyril Dhorasoo makes a beautiful solo run. Cyril Dhorasoo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Ahrens. Jan Ahrens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.43
1-1Cyril Dhorasoo kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Bierhoff. Nicolas Bierhoff makes a simple pass to Jan Ahrens. Jan Ahrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Bayle but the linesman indicates offside!
69.35
1-1Richard Young hacks Florian Gleisenstein from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Florian Gleisenstein hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.47
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
72.31
Uwe Hässler kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Ahrens. Jan Ahrens shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.25
Philipp Wieczorek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Poschner.
77.54
Florian Gleisenstein decides to run forward with the ball. Florian Gleisenstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Ahrens. Jan Ahrens goes all the way! Jan Ahrens makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Moritz Polheim is on top of it.
84.11
Nicolas Bierhoff decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.55
Nick Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Ahrens. Jan Ahrens passes the ball forward but Jean Pierre Bayle is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
34.6%
46.2%
19.2%
Scorers