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 SV Eintracht Trier 05. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Eintracht Trier 05 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tobias Töpfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Eintracht Trier 05 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tobias Töpfer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Union Berlin get the match underway!
4.11
0-0Christian Seeler knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach puts a great ball through. Alessandro Coco runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
6.22
0-0From the throw-in, Simon Bierhoff picks out Samir Knapp. With a delightful solo run, Samir Knapp stretches the opposition's defence. Samir Knapp knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Matthäus. With a superhuman jump, Uwe Matthäus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Steffen Streich is on top of it.
8.48
0-0Kai Haller threads a neat ball through to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Uwe Matthäus. Uwe Matthäus lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Knapp. Samir Knapp connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
9.45
Kevin Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Dean Barry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Eilts. Stefan Eilts shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.06
0-0Matthias Breitner barges into Lionel Lecocq. Matthias Breitner is shown the yellow card! Lionel Lecocq hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.20
Lennart Beck knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.56
Matthias Breitner makes a simple pass to Samir Knapp. Samir Knapp runs straight at the defence! Samir Knapp looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.08
Simon Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Samir Knapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Knapp threads a neat, attacking ball through to Noah Ahrens. Noah Ahrens side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.43
Stefan Kirschner pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stefan Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Knapp. Samir Knapp shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.28
1-0Lars Gerlach knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.30
Matthias Breitner flicks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Matthäus. Uwe Matthäus whips in a cross ball towards Kai Haller. Kai Haller makes a looping header on goal. Steffen Streich gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
38.54
1-0Matthias Breitner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Ahrens. Noah Ahrens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.38
Lars Gerlach makes a probing pass to Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
42.08
Simon Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Breitner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Breitner shoots from 25 yards but Steffen Streich is on top of it.
44.12
Kai Haller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Knapp. Samir Knapp whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Breitner. Matthias Breitner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Christian Seeler flicks a high pass forward to Alessandro Coco who brings the ball under control. Alessandro Coco shoots from 25 yards but Harris Ricci reads it well. Great keeping!
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 SV Eintracht Trier 05 kick off!
48.02
Lennart Beck knocks the ball forward to Bakary Thielemann. Bakary Thielemann lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Eilts. Stefan Eilts directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.10
Simon Bierhoff hacks Lars Gerlach from behind! The referee calls over Simon Bierhoff and shows him a yellow card! Lars Gerlach hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.58
Simon Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Matthäus controls it well on his chest. Uwe Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lionel Lecocq.
67.16
With imagination, Nicolas Jahn plays the ball forward to Kai Haller. Kai Haller threads the ball through to Uwe Matthäus. Uwe Matthäus knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Knapp. Samir Knapp connects with a diving header. It's there!! Steffen Streich has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.43
Dambou Bossis flicks a high pass forward to Kai Haller who brings the ball neatly under control. Kai Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Knapp. Samir Knapp is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.58
2-1SV Eintracht Trier 05 are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
83.50
Kai Haller takes a quick throw-in, which Matthias Breitner takes on the chest. Matthias Breitner flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Matthäus controls it well on his chest. Uwe Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Gomes.
87.15
Kai Haller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Breitner. Matthias Breitner knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Matthäus. Uwe Matthäus finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Dean Barry sees space and advances. Dean Barry finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
27.7%
46.2%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Uwe Matthäus of SV Eintracht Trier 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steffen Streich (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Quim Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lionel Lecocq (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Barry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lennart Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lars Gerlach (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stefan Eilts (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Alessandro Coco (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Christian Seeler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bakary Thielemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Markus Busse (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Cano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florent Erceau (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harris Ricci (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Jahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dambou Bossis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Kirschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Bierhoff (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Matthias Breitner (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Kai Haller (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Uwe Matthäus (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Samir Knapp (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Noah Ahrens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Dryden (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nikolas Kirschner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Moritz Sachs (GK) | 0 | |