Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.07
0-0Oleksandr Podolchak knocks the ball forward to Leevi Salminen. Leevi Salminen knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.58
Steve Bergdolmo knocks the ball forward to Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira goes all the way! Artur Oliveira takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.07
1-0Vitor Veloso sees a break and surges forward. Vitor Veloso surges forward with the ball. Vitor Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Völler. Vincenzo Völler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.28
Diogo Valente brings the ball forward. Diogo Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Walid Hamadou. Walid Hamadou plays a perfect one-two with Stefan Welter and rushes in on goal... Walid Hamadou shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.24
1-1FC Union Berlin are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate VfB Stuttgart's defence.
28.27
1-1Fouzi Bouchiba hacks Steve Bergdolmo from behind! Fouzi Bouchiba is warned by the referee! Steve Bergdolmo runs off the knock.
32.29
Romarin Njanka chips the ball to his team mate, Jacek Bak. Jacek Bak deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter whips in a cross ball towards Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
34.09
Pedro Diez makes a probing pass to Oleksandr Podolchak. Oleksandr Podolchak deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Völler. Vincenzo Völler threads the ball through to Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
36.14
1-1Everett Duka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walid Hamadou. Walid Hamadou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdoulaye Djire who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Samir Welter chips the ball to his team mate, Leevi Salminen. Leevi Salminen shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin kick off!
51.54
Steve Bergdolmo knocks the ball forward to Leevi Salminen. Leevi Salminen whips in a cross ball towards Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.50
60.11
Steve Bergdolmo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Völler. Vincenzo Völler goes all the way! Vincenzo Völler tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
61.05
2-1Samir Welter surges forward with the ball. Samir Welter shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Leonid Kryvych!
63.54
Everett Duka threads the ball through to Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.05
Florin Ripnu surges forward with the ball. Florin Ripnu whips in a cross ball towards Walid Hamadou. Walid Hamadou connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Abdoulaye Djire is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.34
Everett Duka kicks a strong pass forward to Walid Hamadou. Walid Hamadou lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Abdoulaye Djire!
78.11
Fouzi Bouchiba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walid Hamadou. Walid Hamadou knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Morlock.
81.04
Jakob Morlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Welter. Samir Welter passes the ball forward to Leevi Salminen. Leevi Salminen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.39
Diogo Valente makes a probing pass to Everett Duka. Everett Duka kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Abdoulaye Djire!
87.28
Pedro Diez surges forward with the ball. Pedro Diez brings the ball forward. Pedro Diez tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.30
Romarin Njanka kicks a strong pass forward to Fouzi Bouchiba. Fouzi Bouchiba knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Abdoulaye Djire easily smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
30.1%
45.2%
24.7%
Scorers
| Vincenzo Völler 18 Artur Oliveira 52 | Walid Hamadou 22, 66 |