Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 8,906 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off!
2.53
0-0Simon Heiser kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Thiele. Oliver Thiele knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.20
0-0Kai Böhm chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Thiele. Oliver Thiele whips in a cross ball towards Florian Wesselmann. Florian Wesselmann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.04
Christopher Van Der Meer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Bierhoff.
6.56
Simon Heiser threads the ball through to Oliver Thiele. Oliver Thiele knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
8.03
0-0FC Union Berlin are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
10.57
0-0Simon Heiser makes a probing pass to Kai Buchwald. Kai Buchwald lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Thiele. Oliver Thiele heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Nico Meyer.
15.50
Simon Heiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Buchwald. Kai Buchwald goes all the way! Kai Buchwald shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
16.09
David Reimers knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marc Libbra. Jean-Marc Libbra passes the ball forward to Oliver Zick. Oliver Zick knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Meidt. Jakob Meidt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.38
Kai Böhm flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Wesselmann. Florian Wesselmann shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.56
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.21
Simon Heiser makes a probing pass to Oliver Thiele. Oliver Thiele finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nico Meyer!
28.11
David Reimers flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marc Libbra. Jean-Marc Libbra knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.41
Christopher Van Der Meer sees space and advances. Christopher Van Der Meer whips in a cross ball towards Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.21
Moritz Hermann sees a break and surges forward. Moritz Hermann knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.17
Samir Bierhoff sees space and advances. Samir Bierhoff sees space and advances. Samir Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.43
David Wilke passes the ball forward to Malte Schneider. Malte Schneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Thiele. Oliver Thiele knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Buchwald. Kai Buchwald flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.45
Christopher Van Der Meer threads the ball through to Jakob Meidt. Jakob Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.23
0-0Jakob Meidt barges into David Wilke. The referee calls over Jakob Meidt and shows him a yellow card! David Wilke runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg start the second half!
47.52
Malte Schneider passes the ball forward to Florian Wesselmann. Florian Wesselmann finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.04
Vilhjálmur Hardarson makes a probing pass to Oliver Zick. Oliver Zick knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Meidt. Jakob Meidt flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Danny Mendonca.
51.51
David Wilke takes it forward alone. David Wilke decides to run forward with the ball. David Wilke shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Nico Meyer.
55.07
Simon Heiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Wesselmann. Florian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Thiele. Oliver Thiele connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
57.51
Simon Geis catches Malte Schneider on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Malte Schneider runs off the knock.
59.20
Kai Böhm makes a simple pass to Kai Buchwald. Kai Buchwald knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Thiele. Oliver Thiele is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.01
Kai Böhm surges forward with the ball. Kai Böhm lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Buchwald. Kai Buchwald directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
65.11
0-1Simon Heiser knocks the ball forward to Florian Wesselmann. Florian Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Buchwald. Kai Buchwald directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.35
David Wilke threads the ball through to Simon Heiser. Simon Heiser threads the ball through to Oliver Thiele. Oliver Thiele knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Buchwald. Kai Buchwald connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.38
0-2Nikolas Birkwald comes in with a late challenge on Kai Buchwald. Nikolas Birkwald is warned by the referee! Kai Buchwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.48
Vilhjálmur Hardarson decides to run forward with the ball. Vilhjálmur Hardarson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Bierhoff.
83.54
Jean-Marc Libbra flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Meidt. Jakob Meidt directs the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Mendonca manages to gather it comfortably.
85.08
Jean-Marc Libbra knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Zick. Oliver Zick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.24
Jean-Marc Libbra sees a break and surges forward. Jean-Marc Libbra knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Zick. Oliver Zick directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
29.5%
47.4%
23.1%
Scorers
| Oliver Zick 87 | Kai Buchwald 65, 69 |