Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     FC Energie CottbusFC Energie Cottbus
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matthias RöslerM. Rösler66
G
captain1
G
65Enrico SalvettiE. Salvetti
Malte EmmerlichM. Emmerlich72
D
2
D
73Guillermo SanzG. Sanz
Moritz WillM. Will68
D
3
D
69Paul HoutmanP. Houtman
Oliver NeuhausO. Neuhaus67
D
4
D
59Syd PowellS. Powell
Linus OverathL. Overath52
D
5
M
67Christian MargiottaC. Margiotta
Manuel FournierM. Fournier64
M
6
M
66Emile SimonsenE. Simonsen
Antonio TeixeiraA. Teixeira63
M
7
M
60Joao NascimentoJ. Nascimento
Marcel WalterM. Walter62
A
8
M
50Oliver GerlachO. Gerlach
Arno DiakiteA. Diakite59
A
9captain
A
65Moritz FranckeM. Francke
Florian HöferF. Höfer54
A
10
A
59Marc PalumboM. Palumbo
Markus HöferM. Höfer51
A
11
A
57Linus HamannL. Hamann
 
Jimmy ZoppettiJ. Zoppetti62
M
12
A
56Hannes RöslerH. Rösler
Stefano De RomijnS. De Romijn60
G
13
A
55Lilian CarissoL. Carisso
Maryn ViseuxM. Viseux59
G
14
D
54Philipp NeuhausP. Neuhaus

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to FC Energie Cottbus. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Marcelino.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the match underway!
3.59
Paul Houtman makes a simple pass to Christian Margiotta. Christian Margiotta flicks a high ball forward to Linus Hamann who takes it down. Linus Hamann plays a sublime one-two with Marc Palumbo and races in on goal... Linus Hamann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
4.47
Malte Emmerlich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Teixeira. Antonio Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrico Salvetti who gathers it comfortably.
8.14
Malte Emmerlich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Fournier. Manuel Fournier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Höfer. Markus Höfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Powell.
9.21
Joao Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Francke. Moritz Francke lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
21.55
Manuel Fournier chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter rushes past Paul Houtman! Marcel Walter strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Joao Nascimento plays the ball forward to Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann skips past Moritz Will! Some good footwork from Linus Hamann provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
28.14
Oliver Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Fournier. Manuel Fournier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
30.36
Christian Margiotta plays the ball forward to Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
32.23
Moritz Will controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Teixeira. Antonio Teixeira advances with the ball. Antonio Teixeira shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.54
Manuel Fournier flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.38
Manuel Fournier sees space and advances. Manuel Fournier knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer heads the ball goalwards. The keeper, Enrico Salvetti, sees it late!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
44.11
Antonio Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Walter who takes it down. Marcel Walter puts a great ball through. Markus Höfer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
Manuel Fournier flicks a high pass forward. Florian Höfer comfortably collects the pass. Florian Höfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the second half underway!
47.21
Syd Powell sees Oliver Gerlach in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Gerlach knocks the ball forward to Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo runs straight at the defence! Marc Palumbo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus! That brings them level!
53.35
Joao Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Francke collects the pass. Moritz Francke tries a spectacular long range effort. Moritz Francke scores for FC Energie Cottbus!!
59.35
Emile Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo runs straight at the defence! Oliver Neuhaus comes in with a late challenge on Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
63.15
Oliver Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Matthias Rösler is on top of it.
72.27
Moritz Francke comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Neuhaus. The referee calls over Moritz Francke and warns him to calm down! Oliver Neuhaus stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.52
Moritz Will makes a simple pass to Antonio Teixeira. Antonio Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Markus Höfer. Markus Höfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrico Salvetti who gathers it comfortably.
79.52
Antonio Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Markus Höfer. Markus Höfer whips in a cross ball towards Florian Höfer. With a superhuman jump, Florian Höfer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Enrico Salvetti didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.39
Oliver Gerlach changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Gerlach knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Rösler who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Joao Nascimento makes a simple pass to Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann plays a scrappy one-two with Moritz Francke and stumbles forward towards the goal... Linus Hamann rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Linus Overath.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

FC Energie Cottbus
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
29.9%
46.3%
23.9%

Scorers
Florian Höfer 38
Marc Palumbo 47
Moritz Francke 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Palumbo of FC Energie Cottbus

Match Ratings
1.Matthias Rösler (GK)
6
2.Malte Emmerlich (DEF)
6
3.Moritz Will (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Neuhaus (DEF)
6
5.Linus Overath (DEF)
6
6.Manuel Fournier (MID)
8
7.Antonio Teixeira (MID)
7
8.Marcel Walter (ATT)
6
9.Arno Diakite (ATT)
6
10.Florian Höfer (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Markus Höfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jimmy Zoppetti (MID)
0
13.Stefano De Romijn (GK)
0
14.Maryn Viseux (GK)
0

1.Enrico Salvetti (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Sanz (DEF)
6
3.Paul Houtman (DEF)
6
4.Syd Powell (DEF)
6
5.Christian Margiotta (MID)
6
6.Emile Simonsen (MID)
6
7.Joao Nascimento (MID)
7
8.Oliver Gerlach (MID)
7
9.Moritz Francke (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Marc Palumbo (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Linus Hamann (ATT)
7
 
12.Hannes Rösler (ATT)
0
13.Lilian Carisso (ATT)
0
14.Philipp Neuhaus (DEF)
0