Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     DSC Arminia BielefeldDSC Arminia Bielefeld
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steffen StreichS. Streich69
G
1
G
59Simon NeuhausS. Neuhaus
Quim GomesQ. Gomes73
D
captain2
D
67Torsten SchefflerT. Scheffler
Lionel LecocqL. Lecocq64
D
3
D
63Sven LinkeS. Linke
Kevin OuindiK. Ouindi61
D
4
D
61Patrick BurbageP. Burbage
Dean BarryD. Barry72
M
5
D
54Julian EberleJ. Eberle
Stefan EiltsS. Eilts60
M
6
M
80Jakob LindnerJ. Lindner
Lars GerlachL. Gerlach60
M
7captain
M
65Stefan OuindiS. Ouindi
Miguel CanoM. Cano58
M
8
M
59Matthias FriedmannM. Friedmann
Oliver RothO. Roth80
A
9
M
50Oliver SchnellingerO. Schnellinger
Alessandro CocoA. Coco64
A
10
A
63Steffen OverathS. Overath
Christian SeelerC. Seeler56
A
11
A
58Colin McNeillC. McNeill
 
Markus BusseM. Busse61
D
12
A
57Gerard SchulpG. Schulp
Marc SchraderM. Schrader56
G
13
A
56Sebastian SchefflerS. Scheffler
Bakary ThielemannB. Thielemann52
A
14
G
53Jakob WilkeJ. Wilke

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 12,606 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Wendel.


0.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off!
4.36
Patrick Burbage controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Schnellinger. Oliver Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Steffen Overath. Steffen Overath makes a simple pass, allowing Colin McNeill to run into the box. Colin McNeill comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.58
Stefan Ouindi hits a low pass to Matthias Friedmann. Matthias Friedmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lionel Lecocq.
14.37
Steffen Overath barges into Lionel Lecocq. Steffen Overath is given a warning by the referee! Lionel Lecocq gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.14
Christian Seeler threads a neat ball through to Stefan Eilts. Stefan Eilts knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
22.07
Kevin Ouindi makes a simple pass to Dean Barry. Dean Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Eilts. Stefan Eilts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.41
Stefan Ouindi threads a neat ball through to Matthias Friedmann. Matthias Friedmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Streich who gathers it comfortably.
27.11
Oliver Roth knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
30.23
Kevin Ouindi makes a probing pass to Stefan Eilts. Stefan Eilts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
33.56
Stefan Eilts knocks the ball forward to Dean Barry. Dean Barry whips in a cross ball towards Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.32
Matthias Friedmann flicks a high ball forward to Colin McNeill who takes it down. Colin McNeill threads the ball through to Steffen Overath but he's offside!
39.06
Sven Linke decides to run forward with the ball. Sven Linke chips the ball to his team mate, Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill plays a quick one-two with Steffen Overath and rushes in on goal... Colin McNeill tries a spectacular strike. Steffen Streich is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.09
Lars Gerlach brings the ball forward. Lars Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Simon Neuhaus. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the second half underway!
51.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.21
Kevin Ouindi makes a probing pass to Stefan Eilts. Stefan Eilts knocks the ball forward to Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Linke.
57.33
Quim Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Lars Gerlach holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Lars Gerlach laces a through ball forward to Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Roth. With a superhuman jump, Oliver Roth connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.03
Kevin Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Eilts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Eilts chips the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.05
Kevin Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Cano collects the pass. Miguel Cano flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Coco controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Coco finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.20
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Ouindi stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Ouindi makes a great pass forward. Christian Seeler runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.38
Stefan Eilts passes the ball forward to Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.43
Lionel Lecocq threads the ball through to Stefan Eilts. Stefan Eilts plays the ball forward to Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
78.16
Lionel Lecocq pushes mid-way up the pitch. Lionel Lecocq makes a probing pass to Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.12
Kevin Ouindi flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Eilts who brings the ball under control. Stefan Eilts chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

DSC Arminia Bielefeld
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.8%
29.2%
Play Area
25%
44.4%
30.6%

Scorers
Christian Seeler 34
Oliver Roth 57
Colin McNeill 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Roth of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings
1.Steffen Streich (GK)
6
2.Quim Gomes (DEF)
6
3.Lionel Lecocq (DEF)
7
4.Kevin Ouindi (DEF)
8
5.Dean Barry (MID)
7
6.Stefan Eilts (MID)
8
7.Lars Gerlach (MID)
7
8.Miguel Cano (MID)
6
9.Oliver Roth (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alessandro Coco (ATT)
7
11.Christian Seeler (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Markus Busse (DEF)
0
13.Marc Schrader (GK)
0
14.Bakary Thielemann (ATT)
0

1.Simon Neuhaus (GK)
7
2.Torsten Scheffler (DEF)
6
3.Sven Linke (DEF)
6
4.Patrick Burbage (DEF)
6
5.Julian Eberle (DEF)
6
6.Jakob Lindner (MID)
6
7.Stefan Ouindi (MID)
6
8.Matthias Friedmann (MID)
6
9.Oliver Schnellinger (MID)
6
10.Steffen Overath (ATT)
6
11.Colin McNeill (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gerard Schulp (ATT)
0
13.Sebastian Scheffler (ATT)
0
14.Jakob Wilke (GK)
0