Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to SV Eintracht Trier 05. A crowd of 8,689 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SV Eintracht Trier 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Angelo Ganci.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SV Eintracht Trier 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Angelo Ganci.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Eintracht Trier 05 get the match underway!
3.48
0-0Jonas Wendel flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Moore. Aaron Moore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Benito Strada manages to keep it out.
4.00
0-0Aaron Moore threads a neat ball through to Jonas Schulze. Jonas Schulze rushes past Nicolas Gerlach! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jonas Schulze provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it flies just wide!
9.19
Markus Fromm flicks a high ball forward to Jochem van den Broek who takes it down. Jochem van den Broek plays a one-two with Linus Turek and rushes in on goal... Jochem van den Broek strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Benito Strada manages to gather it comfortably.
14.18
Malte Widmann darts forward. Malte Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
26.45
0-0Nicolas Gerlach comes in with a late challenge on Jonas Wendel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonas Wendel runs off the knock.
26.45
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.45
0-0Hauke Dittrich makes a probing pass to Jan Brehme. Jan Brehme knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Klimek.
33.09
Dietmar Poschner flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Lindemann who gracefully takes it down. Oliver Lindemann knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Brehme. Jan Brehme gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.25
Rainer Seeler flicks a high pass forward to Linus Turek who brings the ball under control. Linus Turek flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schulze. Jonas Schulze shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
36.13
0-1Nicolas Gerlach flicks a high pass forward to Jan Brehme who brings the ball under control. Jan Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Jaime Tavares has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.01
Jan Brehme catches Rainer Seeler on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Seeler stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Aaron Moore decides to run forward with the ball. Aaron Moore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Benito Strada is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That brings them level!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. SV Eintracht Trier 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin kick off!
47.48
Nicolas Klimek knocks the ball forward to Aaron Moore. Aaron Moore flicks a high pass forward. Markus Fromm controls it well on his chest. Markus Fromm knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.47
Morgan Regonesi kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Jan Brehme. Jan Brehme rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.46
Linus Turek passes the ball forward to Jonas Schulze. Jonas Schulze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.12
1-2FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Jonas Schulze .
63.43
Uwe Wallner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Uwe Wallner shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Benito Strada has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.02
Nicolas Gerlach sees Oliver Lindemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Lindemann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jaime Tavares!
81.18
2-2Nicolas Klimek makes a strong solo run forward. Nicolas Klimek decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Klimek skips past Nicolas Gerlach! Some superb footwork from Nicolas Klimek provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Malte Widmann!
90.00
Nicolas Klimek kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Ziegler. Torsten Ziegler sees space and advances. Torsten Ziegler controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Linus Turek through on goal. Linus Turek tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Benito Strada has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
25.4%
50.7%
23.9%
Scorers
| Aaron Moore 45 Uwe Wallner 63 Linus Turek 90 | Oliver Lindemann 36 Jan Brehme 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aaron Moore of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jaime Tavares (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Klimek (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Rainer Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Uwe Wallner (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 5. | Jochem van den Broek (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aaron Moore (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Torsten Ziegler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Markus Fromm (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Linus Turek (MID) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jonas Wendel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jonas Schulze (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Markus Oswald (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arno Klimek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arno Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Benito Strada (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Gerlach (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hauke Dittrich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nico Herzog (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Florian Bartsch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Malte Widmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Gerlach (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Dietmar Poschner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Morgan Regonesi (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oliver Lindemann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jan Brehme (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Martin Pfeiffer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Nahrstedt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andres Farinos (GK) | 0 | |