Match Report


VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg     FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Martin Jim Martin
Samuel QuaresmaS. Quaresma65
G
captain1
G
71Jorge MarquesJ. Marques
Said Ben HaddouS. Ben Haddou70
D
2
D
67Sebastian WilkeS. Wilke
Armin HanssenA. Hanssen65
D
3
D
71George Van HelmondG. Van Helmond
Malcolm HeskeyM. Heskey63
D
4
D
67Fabio RenaudF. Renaud
Jonas NeudeckerJ. Neudecker62
D
5
M
60Giuliano GrittiG. Gritti
Vincenzo FrieserV. Frieser72
M
6
M
66David ClemenceD. Clemence
Marcel BergM. Berg67
M
7
M
75Con GrellaC. Grella
Teddy HerveT. Herve74
A
8
M
68Henry MayH. May
Rainer ZiegeR. Ziege67
A
9captain
A
75Scott FortuneS. Fortune
Harvey DeaneH. Deane65
A
10
A
64Ernesto GaladamesE. Galadames
Martin OverathM. Overath55
A
11
A
66Kevin HitzlspergerK. Hitzlsperger
 
Kevin NordwaldK. Nordwald65
M
12
G
36Carsten HyldgaardC. Hyldgaard
Nikolas FreundN. Freund65
M
13
D
54Levin BergerL. Berger
Kevin HässlerK. Hässler59
M
14
D
69Dennis MeerdinkD. Meerdink

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 17,629 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Sparwasser.


0.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
3.14
Henry May knocks the ball forward to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Hitzlsperger but the referee indicates it's offside!
4.57
Armin Hanssen takes it forward alone. Armin Hanssen kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.07
David Clemence decides to run forward with the ball. David Clemence shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
15.24
Sebastian Wilke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry May. Henry May controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.44
Vincenzo Frieser knocks the ball forward to Martin Overath. Martin Overath sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Malcolm Heskey laces a weighted ball forward to Marcel Berg. Marcel Berg flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Ziege controls it well on his chest. Rainer Ziege runs straight at the defence! Rainer Ziege takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
28.46
Sebastian Wilke sees Giuliano Gritti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giuliano Gritti surges forward with the ball. Giuliano Gritti tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
33.09
David Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames threads the ball through to Scott Fortune but he's offside!
36.26
Con Grella sees Kevin Hitzlsperger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Hitzlsperger hits a low pass to Scott Fortune. Scott Fortune muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Samuel Quaresma with no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
39.32
Jonas Neudecker takes a quick throw-in, which Armin Hanssen takes on the chest. Armin Hanssen makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Herve who takes it down. Teddy Herve shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
45.00
FC Union Berlin are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the second half underway!
47.19
David Clemence sees Scott Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger makes a deft header but is denied by Samuel Quaresma. Excellent save.
55.31
Harvey Deane catches Sebastian Wilke on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Wilke grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.46
Fabio Renaud makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuliano Gritti. Giuliano Gritti makes a simple pass to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
67.50
Marcel Berg flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Herve who takes it down. Teddy Herve sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
73.07
Con Grella comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Frieser. Con Grella is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Frieser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.22
Vincenzo Frieser knocks the ball forward to Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Martin Overath. Martin Overath makes a convincing header. Martin Overath scores for VfL Wolfsburg!!
83.41
George Van Helmond sees David Clemence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Galadames who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Galadames plays a perfect one-two with Scott Fortune and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Ernesto Galadames provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Samuel Quaresma gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.14
Fabio Renaud flicks a high pass forward. Henry May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry May controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger edges inside the box! Said Ben Haddou comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Hitzlsperger. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
87.22
With some swift thinking, Con Grella plays the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Hitzlsperger. Kevin Hitzlsperger outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
89.13
Armin Hanssen hits a long diagonal ball forward. Harvey Deane chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Overath. Martin Overath strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Marcel Berg sees Harvey Deane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harvey Deane makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Teddy Herve. Teddy Herve looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

VfL Wolfsburg

FC Union Berlin
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
31.4%
40%
28.6%

Scorers
Teddy Herve 39, 90
Martin Overath 75
Scott Fortune 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Herve of VfL Wolfsburg

Match Ratings
1.Samuel Quaresma (GK)
6
2.Said Ben Haddou (DEF)
6
3.Armin Hanssen (DEF)
7
4.Malcolm Heskey (DEF)
6
5.Jonas Neudecker (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Frieser (MID)
8
7.Marcel Berg (MID)
6
8.Teddy Herve (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Rainer Ziege (ATT)
7
10.Harvey Deane (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Martin Overath (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kevin Nordwald (MID)
0
13.Nikolas Freund (MID)
0
14.Kevin Hässler (MID)
0

1.Jorge Marques (GK)
6
2.Sebastian Wilke (DEF)
7
3.George Van Helmond (DEF)
6
4.Fabio Renaud (DEF)
6
5.Giuliano Gritti (MID)
6
6.David Clemence (MID)
7
7.Con Grella (MID)yellow card
6
8.Henry May (MID)
6
9.Scott Fortune (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Hitzlsperger (ATT)
7
 
12.Carsten Hyldgaard (GK)
0
13.Levin Berger (DEF)
0
14.Dennis Meerdink (DEF)
0