Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 9,518 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Cziommer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Cziommer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the match underway!
2.37
0-0David Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.44
Antonio Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Markus Höfer. Markus Höfer shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
6.30
0-0Elena Garrido threads the ball through to Torsten Turek. Torsten Turek knocks the ball forward to Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt cuts inside the box! Jan Arndt tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Matthias Rösler. Excellent save.
8.27
0-0Stefan Lensing knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt skips past Moritz Will! Jan Arndt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Oliver Neuhaus and goes wide.
9.07
0-0Matthias Behrens takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. David Meiklejohn shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.12
Jonas Röhlig hits a low pass to John George. John George lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Lorenz. Kevin Lorenz makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Malte Emmerlich blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
14.45
Manuel Fournier laces a weighted ball forward to Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.41
0-0Malte Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Antonio Teixeira. Antonio Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Höfer. Markus Höfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Röhlig who gathers it comfortably.
20.41
Jonas Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John George. John George knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.48
Oliver Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Fournier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Fournier threads the ball through to Markus Höfer. Markus Höfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Potts.
27.27
1-0David Meiklejohn makes an attacking run forward. David Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Matthias Rösler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.30
David Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Jan Arndt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Arndt whips in a cross ball towards John George. John George directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.36
Matthias Behrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Turek. Torsten Turek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.17
Antonio Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.37
1-0Antonio Teixeira barges into David Meiklejohn. The referee warns Antonio Teixeira to calm down! David Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.33
David Meiklejohn darts forward. David Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
42.10
Manuel Fournier kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Höfer. Markus Höfer lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
44.56
Matthias Behrens kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig darts forward. Jonas Röhlig shoots from outside the area. Matthias Rösler gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Union Berlin players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
47.00
Manuel Fournier threads the ball through to Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter hits a low pass to Florian Höfer. Some awkward footwork from Florian Höfer provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
54.20
Manuel Fournier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Höfer. Markus Höfer shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
57.54
1-0Elena Garrido runs forward with the ball. Elena Garrido threads a neat ball through to John George. John George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Arndt but the linesman indicates offside!
59.27
Matthias Behrens comes in with a late challenge on Arno Diakite. The referee calls over Matthias Behrens and warns him to calm down! Arno Diakite runs off the knock.
60.35
1-0Graeme Potts catches Arno Diakite on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arno Diakite hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.57
Moritz Will flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Markus Höfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Markus Höfer plays a scrappy one-two with Florian Höfer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Markus Höfer rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
63.42
Elena Garrido runs forward with the ball. Elena Garrido flicks a high pass forward. John George holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John George passes the ball forward but Kevin Lorenz is offside!
71.28
Antonio Teixeira hits a low pass to Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite skips past Graeme Potts! Arno Diakite shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arno Diakite!
78.52
Manuel Fournier chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Matthias Röhlig!
84.02
Antonio Teixeira surges forward with the ball. Antonio Teixeira passes the ball forward but Marcel Walter is offside!
89.04
Jonas Röhlig comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Neuhaus. Jonas Röhlig is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Neuhaus stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
26.5%
45.8%
27.7%
Scorers
| Jan Arndt 27 | Arno Diakite 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Arndt of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthias Röhlig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matthias Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Elena Garrido (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Graeme Potts (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Torsten Turek (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonas Röhlig (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Meiklejohn (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stefan Lensing (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John George (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jan Arndt (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Kevin Lorenz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kai Netzer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lennart Vogel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Schramm (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matthias Rösler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Malte Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moritz Will (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Neuhaus (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Linus Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Fournier (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Antonio Teixeira (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Marcel Walter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arno Diakite (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Florian Höfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Markus Höfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jimmy Zoppetti (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefano De Romijn (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maryn Viseux (GK) | 0 | |