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 FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 8,853 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
3.05
0-0Nikolas Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Hermann. Moritz Hermann threads the ball through to Jakob Meidt. Jakob Meidt shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.38
Simon Geis threads the ball through to Moritz Hermann. Moritz Hermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Meidt. Jakob Meidt shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.55
0-0Enrique Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Jahn. Uwe Jahn shoots from distance. Nico Meyer easily smothers it.
18.11
0-0Steffen Kaiser catches Moritz Hermann on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Moritz Hermann runs off the knock.
20.32
0-1Steffen Kaiser flicks the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Dudilica. Sjaak Dudilica goes all the way! Sjaak Dudilica shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sjaak Dudilica!
24.10
Simon Köller knocks the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Dudilica. Sjaak Dudilica knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Jahn. Uwe Jahn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.19
Jean-Marc Libbra makes a probing pass to Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Meidt. Jakob Meidt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.59
Simon Köller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Jahn. Uwe Jahn plays a perfect one-two with Sjaak Dudilica and rushes in on goal... Uwe Jahn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Nico Meyer.
34.42
Frank Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Köller. Simon Köller threads the ball through to Uwe Jahn. Uwe Jahn plays a perfect one-two with Sjaak Dudilica and rushes in on goal... Uwe Jahn takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.55
Stefan Lange passes the ball forward to Steffen Kaiser. Steffen Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Jahn. Uwe Jahn shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.05
1-2Christopher Van Der Meer decides to run forward with the ball. Christopher Van Der Meer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oberdan Di Francesco who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Union Berlin start the second half!
54.11
Jean-Marc Libbra barges into Enrique Menendez. Jean-Marc Libbra is shown the yellow card! Enrique Menendez runs off the knock.
55.48
Steffen Kaiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Jahn. Uwe Jahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.59
1-2Simon Schnellinger catches Julian Schramm on the ankles. Simon Schnellinger is warned by the referee! Julian Schramm hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.10
1-2Julian Schramm hacks Frank Cooke from behind! Julian Schramm is shown the yellow card! Frank Cooke grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.35
Simon Köller chips the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Dudilica. Sjaak Dudilica knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Geis.
72.35
Enrique Menendez barges into Moritz Hermann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Moritz Hermann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.41
1-2FC Union Berlin are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Energie Cottbus's defence.
75.13
Moritz Hermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Meidt. Jakob Meidt heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.41
Frank Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Menendez. Enrique Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Jahn. Uwe Jahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.35
Julian Schramm catches Frank Cooke on the ankles. Julian Schramm is warned by the referee! Frank Cooke stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.17
Nikolas Birkwald makes a simple pass to Christopher Van Der Meer. Christopher Van Der Meer makes a simple pass to Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Meidt. Jakob Meidt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Nikolas Birkwald makes a simple pass to Christopher Van Der Meer. Christopher Van Der Meer takes it forward alone. Christopher Van Der Meer whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Zick. Oliver Zick flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Oberdan Di Francesco!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
30%
46.2%
23.8%
Scorers
| Jakob Meidt 26 | Sjaak Dudilica 20 Uwe Jahn 34 |