Match Report
| VfL Wolfsburg | VfL Wolfsburg |  |  | FC Union Berlin | FC Union Berlin | ||||||||||||||||
| Zeljko Klepacek | Zeljko Klepacek | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adelmajid Koné | A. Koné |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Marc Birnbaum | M. Birnbaum | |||||||||
| Everett Sesay | E. Sesay |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Anton Augstein | A. Augstein | |||||||||
| Tomislav Suker | T. Suker |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Enrique Lorenzo | E. Lorenzo | |||||||||
| Malte Birkwald | M. Birkwald | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Oliver Sparwasser | O. Sparwasser | |||||||||
| Nils Nahrstedt | N. Nahrstedt | | 48 | M | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Arno Heiser | A. Heiser | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Cortes | J. Cortes | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Leon Dittmann | L. Dittmann | |||||||||
| Jody Owen | J. Owen |  | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Markus Röhlig | M. Röhlig | |||||||||
| David Zimmermann | D. Zimmermann | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 |  | Richard Booth | R. Booth | |||||||||
| Gary Davies | G. Davies | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Nico Hollmer | N. Hollmer | |||||||||
| Marcel Wieland | M. Wieland | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Jan Overath | J. Overath | |||||||||
| Marc Severs | M. Severs |  | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Anton Schnoor | A. Schnoor | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 18,071 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin start the match!
2.22
0-0Nils Nahrstedt makes a beautiful solo run. Nils Nahrstedt shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
3.54
0-0Everett Sesay kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Cortes. Jose Fortes Cortes knocks the ball forward to Marcel Wieland. Marcel Wieland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Davies but the linesman indicates offside!
4.09
Malte Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Cortes. Jose Fortes Cortes takes it forward alone. Jose Fortes Cortes tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
6.07
Jody Owen threads the ball through to Marcel Wieland. Marcel Wieland knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Davies. Gary Davies is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.34
Richard Booth makes a simple pass to Jan Overath. Jan Overath shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.46
0-0Jose Fortes Cortes takes it forward alone. Jose Fortes Cortes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Lorenzo.
12.48
0-0VfL Wolfsburg are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Union Berlin's defence.
20.35
Markus Röhlig takes it forward alone. Markus Röhlig shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.27
0-0Jody Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wieland. Marcel Wieland whips in a cross ball towards Marc Severs. Marc Severs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Marc Birnbaum manages to keep it out.
26.38
Malte Birkwald passes the ball forward to Jody Owen. Jody Owen threads the ball through to Gary Davies. Gary Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Augstein.
28.47
Everett Sesay knocks the ball forward to David Zimmermann. David Zimmermann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Davies. Gary Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Augstein.
38.17
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.39
Leon Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Schnoor. Anton Schnoor whips in a cross ball towards Jan Overath. Jan Overath is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Adelmajid Koné.
40.42
Jody Owen knocks the ball forward to Marcel Wieland. Marcel Wieland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Marc Birnbaum easily smothers it!
45.00
Nils Nahrstedt sees a break and surges forward. Nils Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Wieland. Marcel Wieland directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the second half underway!
48.40
1-0Everett Sesay kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Cortes. Jose Fortes Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Severs. Marc Severs whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Wieland. Marcel Wieland powers a header at goal. It's there!! Marc Birnbaum has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.49
Jose Fortes Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Severs. Marc Severs goes all the way! Marc Severs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.01
Markus Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Overath. Jan Overath shoots from long range but it flies wide!
73.30
Jose Fortes Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wieland. Marcel Wieland tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
75.07
2-0Enrique Lorenzo comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Wieland. Enrique Lorenzo is given a warning by the referee! Marcel Wieland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.39
Jose Fortes Cortes knocks the ball forward to Marc Severs. Marc Severs lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Davies. Gary Davies is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marc Birnbaum easily smothers it.
85.35
Markus Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Overath. Jan Overath shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.24
Malte Birkwald hacks Jan Overath from behind! The referee calls over Malte Birkwald and warns him to calm down! Jan Overath hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.45
Arno Heiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Dittmann. Leon Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Schnoor. Anton Schnoor shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Jose Fortes Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wieland. Marcel Wieland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marc Birnbaum.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
19.4%
45.8%
34.7%
Scorers