Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 18,569 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Alemannia Aachen get the match underway!
2.14
Anton Helmer decides to run forward with the ball. Anton Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Arendt. Thomas Arendt flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.28
Roberto Nappi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.28
Cyril Dhorasoo hits it upfield. Jean Pierre Bayle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Gelb.
9.20
Wes Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes sees space and advances. Jose Gomes shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.55
Sieb Beekink chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle plays a perfect one-two with Jan Ahrens and rushes in on goal... Jean Pierre Bayle shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
27.23
David Neudecker lofts the ball long. Jean Pierre Bayle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.02
Jakob Widmann passes the ball forward to Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Arendt. Thomas Arendt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Booth who gathers it comfortably.
32.11
Nick Guppy comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Nappi. Nick Guppy is warned by the referee! Roberto Nappi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.50
FC Union Berlin are easily keeping Alemannia Aachen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
40.06
Wes Andrews comes in with a late challenge on Jean Pierre Bayle. Wes Andrews is warned by the referee! Jean Pierre Bayle runs off the knock.
42.22
Jose Gomes takes it forward alone. Jose Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Arendt. Thomas Arendt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Callum Booth!
45.00
David Neudecker catches Thomas Arendt on the ankles. David Neudecker is given a warning by the referee! Thomas Arendt stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with FC Union Berlin kicking off!
47.07
Roberto Nappi passes the ball forward to Thomas Arendt. Thomas Arendt makes a probing pass to Simon Bischoff. Simon Bischoff shoots from just inside the box but somehow Callum Booth manages to keep it out.
51.47
Jose Gomes makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer shoots from 20 yards. Callum Booth easily smothers it.
54.03
Jose Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Nick Guppy. The referee calls over Jose Gomes and shows him a yellow card! Nick Guppy stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.03
FC Union Berlin are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Alemannia Aachen's defence.
57.04
Jose Gomes knocks the ball forward to Thomas Arendt. Thomas Arendt plays a perfect one-two with Gianfranco Negro Frer and rushes in on goal... Thomas Arendt shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.45
Anton Helmer makes a probing pass to Thomas Arendt. Thomas Arendt shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.16
Ronnie Campbell passes the ball forward to Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Arendt. Thomas Arendt shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.33
Anton Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Bischoff. Simon Bischoff plays a perfect one-two with Gianfranco Negro Frer and rushes in on goal... Simon Bischoff tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.44
Wes Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer shoots from outside the area but somehow Callum Booth manages to keep it out.
84.03
Marc Gelb makes a probing pass to Anton Helmer. Anton Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Poschner.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Anton Helmer of Alemannia Aachen
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
17.1%
47.1%
35.7%

Scorers