Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     Waldhof MannheimWaldhof Mannheim
Jim MartinJim Martin Computer Player Computer Player
Jorge MarquesJ. Marques71
G
1
G
70Giancarlo MiglioriniG. Migliorini
George Van HelmondG. Van Helmond71
D
2
D
78Steffen ReimersS. Reimers
Demlaba OuédecD. Ouédec67
D
3
D
76Philipp ZieglerP. Ziegler
Dennis MeerdinkD. Meerdink69
D
4
D
75Stefan LanderlS. Landerl
Antonio SantosA. Santos67
M
5
D
66Linus WinklerL. Winkler
David ClemenceD. Clemence66
M
6
M
73Maurizio PonzoM. Ponzo
Con GrellaC. Grella75
M
7
M
71Gerhard KöpkeG. Köpke
Henry MayH. May68
M
8
M
70Komian GirardK. Girard
Ernesto GaladamesE. Galadames64
A
9captain
A
81Stuart NivenS. Niven
Scott FortuneS. Fortune75
A
captain10
A
72Steffen SzepanS. Szepan
Enrique PerezE. Perez65
A
11
A
67Stefan OuindiS. Ouindi
 
Carsten HyldgaardC. Hyldgaard36
G
12
M
68Markus KoschmiederM. Koschmieder
Fabio RenaudF. Renaud67
D
13
D
65Zerbini TurriniZ. Turrini
Giuliano GrittiG. Gritti60
M
14
M
63Stefan SammerS. Sammer

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Waldhof Mannheim. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Waldhof Mannheim appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Netzer.


0.00
Waldhof Mannheim kick off and get the match underway!
2.37
Philipp Ziegler chips the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ponzo. Maurizio Ponzo threads a neat ball through to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven makes a probing pass between the defence to Stefan Ouindi. Demlaba Ouédec barges into Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
8.20
Con Grella sees space and advances. Con Grella runs straight at the defence! Con Grella strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Giancarlo Migliorini.
9.49
Henry May takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Antonio Santos takes a shot at goal but Steffen Reimers is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
12.30
Antonio Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.18
Con Grella darts forward. Con Grella plays a perfect one-two with Enrique Perez and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Con Grella provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
21.32
Dennis Meerdink hits a low pass to Con Grella. Con Grella threads the ball through to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez sees Scott Fortune just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Scott Fortune looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Giancarlo Migliorini had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
24.36
Henry May flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Galadames who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Galadames shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.08
Maurizio Ponzo threads a neat ball through to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
30.03
Demlaba Ouédec makes a strong solo run forward. Demlaba Ouédec plays the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames makes a pass forward but Enrique Perez makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
32.10
With imagination, Henry May picks a pass forward to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Philipp Ziegler!
34.01
Con Grella hits a low pass to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ernesto Galadames provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
36.39
Maurizio Ponzo makes a simple pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Stuart Niven provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.57
Maurizio Ponzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.33
George Van Helmond chips the ball to his team mate, Henry May. Henry May threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames runs straight at the defence! Ernesto Galadames rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giancarlo Migliorini with no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The second half starts with FC Union Berlin kicking off!
47.40
Dennis Meerdink knocks the ball forward to David Clemence. David Clemence makes a simple pass to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Giancarlo Migliorini!
48.29
Gerhard Köpke sees Stefan Ouindi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Ouindi shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.35
Dennis Meerdink comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Niven. Dennis Meerdink is warned by the referee! Stuart Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.31
David Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames rushes past Stefan Landerl! Ernesto Galadames takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.45
George Van Helmond hits a low pass to David Clemence. David Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Scott Fortune collects the pass. Scott Fortune shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
60.11
Gerhard Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jorge Marques with no chance!! Goal for Waldhof Mannheim against the run of play!
63.09
Con Grella receives the ball from a throw-in from Henry May. Con Grella flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Perez controls it well on his chest. Enrique Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Landerl.
65.04
Philipp Ziegler passes the ball forward to Gerhard Köpke. With great vision, Gerhard Köpke plays the ball forward to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.59
Con Grella makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.19
Henry May flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Galadames collects the pass. Ernesto Galadames shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
71.27
Ernesto Galadames catches Steffen Reimers on the ankles. The referee warns Ernesto Galadames to calm down! Steffen Reimers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.37
Komian Girard sees Stefan Ouindi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Ouindi runs straight at the defence! Stefan Ouindi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.37
Philipp Ziegler pushes mid-way up the pitch. Philipp Ziegler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.49
Con Grella barges into Gerhard Köpke. The referee calls over Con Grella and warns him to calm down! Gerhard Köpke stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.01
Stefan Landerl barges into Enrique Perez. Stefan Landerl is shown the yellow card! Enrique Perez runs off the knock.
90.00
Stefan Landerl hits a low pass to Gerhard Köpke. Gerhard Köpke threads the ball through to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

Waldhof Mannheim
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
24.4%
41.1%
34.4%

Scorers
Scott Fortune 21
Ernesto Galadames 40
Stuart Niven 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Galadames of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings