Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Union Berlin. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
2.03
0-0Samir Welter knocks the ball to his team mate, Leevi Salminen. Leevi Salminen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Niedermayr.
6.05
David Niedermayr passes the ball forward to Bart Polak. Bart Polak knocks the ball forward to Kai Gleisenstein. Kai Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.49
1-0Tiziano Colasante makes a probing pass to Kai Gleisenstein. Kai Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.43
Samir Welter passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Völler. Vincenzo Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.29
Ralph Scales chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Gleisenstein. Kai Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.38
1-0Pedro Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Oleksandr Podolchak. Oleksandr Podolchak controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Völler. Vincenzo Völler goes all the way! Vincenzo Völler takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.38
Bart Polak takes it forward alone. Bart Polak shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.18
1-0Bart Polak makes a beautiful solo run. Bart Polak knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Abdoulaye Djire.
39.09
David Niedermayr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Ouindi. Markus Ouindi kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Gleisenstein. Kai Gleisenstein knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vitor Veloso.
45.00
Bart Polak threads the ball through to Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdoulaye Djire who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off the second half!
54.55
1-0Artur Oliveira barges into Alun Edghill. Artur Oliveira is warned by the referee! Alun Edghill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.55
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
71.43
Pedro Diez sees space and advances. Pedro Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alun Edghill.
72.57
Bart Polak chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.23
Bart Polak passes the ball forward to Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Morlock.
75.47
Samir Welter knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.24
Bart Polak surges forward with the ball. Bart Polak sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
20.3%
51.6%
28.1%
Scorers