Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 20,411 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off and get the match underway!
3.44
0-0Steve Bergdolmo hacks Nico Nordwald from behind! Steve Bergdolmo is given a warning by the referee! Nico Nordwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.12
0-0Simon Breyer passes the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Ballarin. Nicola Carlo Ballarin makes a simple pass to Leon Kuzorra. Leon Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Diez.
9.24
Oleksandr Podolchak chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.39
0-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Union Berlin's defence.
15.34
0-0Anton Müller threads the ball through to Leon Kuzorra. Leon Kuzorra goes all the way! Leon Kuzorra takes a shot at goal. Abdoulaye Djire easily smothers it.
18.13
Jakob Morlock threads the ball through to Steve Bergdolmo. Steve Bergdolmo sees space and advances. Steve Bergdolmo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Cziommer who gathers it comfortably.
22.14
Nicola Carlo Ballarin comes in with a late challenge on Dietmar Winkler. Nicola Carlo Ballarin is warned by the referee! Dietmar Winkler stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.25
1-0Steve Bergdolmo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira goes all the way! Artur Oliveira tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Rainer Cziommer had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
27.12
Markus Kohler barges into Samir Welter. Markus Kohler is given a warning by the referee! Samir Welter runs off the knock.
30.17
1-0Vitor Veloso passes the ball forward to Steve Bergdolmo. Steve Bergdolmo brings the ball forward. Steve Bergdolmo shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.16
Samir Welter flicks the ball to his team mate, Leevi Salminen. Leevi Salminen shoots from long range but Rainer Cziommer is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off!
49.25
Steve Bergdolmo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira plays a perfect one-two with Vincenzo Völler and rushes in on goal... Artur Oliveira shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.45
Steve Bergdolmo kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Völler. Vincenzo Völler whips in a cross ball towards Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.51
Nicola Carlo Ballarin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Kuzorra. Leon Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.40
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
67.13
Steve Bergdolmo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Völler. Vincenzo Völler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vincenzo Völler!
71.52
Markus Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Ron Fränkel. Ron Fränkel shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
72.16
Nico Nordwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ron Fränkel. Ron Fränkel shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Abdoulaye Djire!
77.55
Samir Welter chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Völler. Vincenzo Völler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albrecht Vogel.
81.37
Nicola Carlo Ballarin chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Kuzorra. Leon Kuzorra shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Abdoulaye Djire!
84.37
Alexander Roth makes a probing pass to Nicola Carlo Ballarin. Nicola Carlo Ballarin makes a simple pass to Leon Kuzorra. Leon Kuzorra finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.37
Oleksandr Podolchak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Völler. Vincenzo Völler plays a perfect one-two with Artur Oliveira and rushes in on goal... Vincenzo Völler rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
25.7%
51.4%
22.9%
Scorers