Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 19,959 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Völler.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Völler.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Dennis Meerdink knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry May. Henry May knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez whips in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Gianmatteo Abbiati.
8.58
0-0With a delightful solo run, Eric Backes stretches the opposition's defence. Eric Backes shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.49
Paul Röhlig takes a short throw-in bringing Rafael Martins into play. Rafael Martins knocks the ball forward to Tiago Costa. Tiago Costa plays the ball forward to Julian Andres. Julian Andres shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
20.23
Rafael Martins hits a low pass to Eric Backes. Eric Backes flicks a high pass forward. Samir Overath controls it well on his chest. Samir Overath controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.22
Rafael Martins threads the ball through to Eric Backes. Eric Backes flicks a high pass forward to Julian Andres who brings the ball under control. Julian Andres tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
28.43
0-0Henry May flicks a high pass forward. Malte Behrens controls it well on his chest. Malte Behrens lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Röhlig sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
32.50
0-1Tiago Costa flicks a high pass forward. Samir Overath controls it well on his chest. Samir Overath cuts inside the box! Samir Overath comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The keeper, Jorge Marques, sees it late!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
38.48
0-1Samir Overath comes in with a late challenge on Dennis Meerdink. The referee calls over Samir Overath and warns him to calm down! Dennis Meerdink hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.15
Rainer Völler hacks Tiago Costa from behind! Rainer Völler is warned by the referee! Tiago Costa runs off the knock.
40.16
0-1Simon Neuhaus knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Mercer. Jermaine Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Julian Andres collects the pass. Julian Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Marques who gathers it comfortably.
44.37
Jermaine Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Julian Andres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Andres shoots from 20 yards. Julian Andres scores for BV Borussia Dortmund!!
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. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
51.32
Rainer Völler passes the ball forward to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.39
Henry May laces a weighted ball forward to Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.59
Eric Backes flicks a high pass forward. Samir Overath collects the pass. Samir Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.38
Fabio Renaud chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.11
Tiago Costa makes a simple pass to Julian Andres. Julian Andres shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.11
0-3BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Harry Lua-Lua replacing Rafael Martins .
63.12
0-3Antonio Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Paul Röhlig barges into Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
65.33
Dennis Meerdink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuliano Gritti. Giuliano Gritti flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Gianmatteo Abbiati.
66.04
0-3Henry May takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Giuliano Gritti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
67.40
Rainer Völler passes the ball forward to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens makes a probing pass between the defence to Ernesto Galadames. Some awkward footwork from Ernesto Galadames provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Tobias Frieser happens to be in the right place to block it.
81.06
Dennis Meerdink flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Völler who takes it down. Rainer Völler threads the ball through to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
83.57
0-3Ernesto Galadames catches Harry Lua-Lua on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harry Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.43
Giuliano Gritti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Perez. Enrique Perez hits a low pass to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames takes a shot at goal but is denied by Gianmatteo Abbiati. Excellent save.
89.30
0-3Jermaine Mercer clumsily knocks into Dennis Meerdink. Jermaine Mercer is shown the yellow card! Dennis Meerdink grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
27.2%
43.2%
29.6%
Scorers
| Samir Overath 32 Julian Andres 44, 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Andres of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jorge Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabio Renaud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Meerdink (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Giuliano Gritti (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rainer Völler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Henry May (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Malte Behrens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrique Perez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ernesto Galadames (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Carsten Hyldgaard (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Levin Berger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Gueguen (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gianmatteo Abbiati (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tobias Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rafael Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Röhlig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jermaine Mercer (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Tiago Costa (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Eric Backes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Julian Andres (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Lennart Röhner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samir Overath (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Steffen Stiepermann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Lua-Lua (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jan Kauder (GK) | 0 | |