Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 20,601 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin start the match!
2.26
0-0Jurek Bak advances with the ball. Jurek Bak makes a simple pass to Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern makes a probing pass to Con Tiatto but he's offside!
8.58
0-0Oliver Sparwasser passes the ball forward to Leon Dittmann. Leon Dittmann passes the ball forward to Anton Schnoor. Anton Schnoor lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Hollmer. Nico Hollmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
10.37
Leon Dittmann makes a simple pass to Nico Hollmer. Nico Hollmer shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.32
Tomás Sierra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.55
Leon Dittmann kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Schnoor. Anton Schnoor tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
22.37
0-0Markus Röhlig makes a simple pass to Jan Overath. Jan Overath shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Mario Javorcic easily smothers it!
26.27
Nicolas Engels makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern lofts in a cross ball towards Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Marc Birnbaum.
27.37
Ted Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Marc Birnbaum.
32.12
Arno Heiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Röhlig. Markus Röhlig brings the ball forward. Markus Röhlig whips in a cross ball towards Anton Schnoor. Anton Schnoor heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
33.23
Carlos Dario Ardiles makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Dario Ardiles shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Marc Birnbaum!
34.05
1-0Richard Booth threads the ball through to Anton Schnoor. Anton Schnoor knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Overath. Jan Overath heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.28
1-0Frank Mcgovern barges into Oliver Sparwasser. Frank Mcgovern is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Sparwasser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.35
Youssef Sinouh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dario Ardiles. Carlos Dario Ardiles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Leon Dittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Overath. Jan Overath shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Mario Javorcic.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with FC Schalke 04 kicking off!
47.30
1-0Richard Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Overath. Jan Overath knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jurek Bak.
48.01
Ted Lee passes the ball forward to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto plays a perfect one-two with Orestis Christodoulakis and rushes in on goal... Con Tiatto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
49.02
Leon Dittmann makes a simple pass to Jan Overath. Jan Overath controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.21
Carlos Dario Ardiles makes a simple pass to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto shoots from 25 yards but Marc Birnbaum is on top of it.
57.31
Youssef Sinouh chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ardiles. Carlos Dario Ardiles chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrique Lorenzo.
72.29
Richard Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Hollmer. Nico Hollmer plays a perfect one-two with Anton Schnoor and rushes in on goal... Nico Hollmer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Mario Javorcic easily smothers it.
78.19
Ted Lee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto makes a probing pass to Frank Mcgovern but he's offside!
79.55
Enrique Lorenzo knocks the ball forward to Richard Booth. Richard Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Overath. Jan Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.16
Ted Lee kicks a strong pass forward to Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis passes the ball forward but Frank Mcgovern is offside!
89.11
Tomás Sierra makes a simple pass to Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern goes all the way! Frank Mcgovern makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marc Birnbaum easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
30.7%
46.7%
22.7%
Scorers
| Jan Overath 34 |