Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 12,881 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and FC Union Berlin are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Linke.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and FC Union Berlin are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Linke.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off and get the first half underway!
3.12
0-0Showing composure, Antonio Zamora laces a weighted ball forward to Alberto Bower. Alberto Bower runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alberto Bower plays a one-two with Markus Schönenborn and advances towards the goal... Matt Glass catches Alberto Bower on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
8.03
1-0Albrecht Jaschke surges forward with the ball. Albrecht Jaschke shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.13
1-0Malcolm Wetherall makes a probing pass to Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.38
1-0Kieron Pallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Röhner who gathers it comfortably.
16.21
With imagination, Oliver Poschner plays the ball forward to Alberto Bower. Alberto Bower kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Rummenigge.
36.58
1-0Alberto Bower catches Nico Kuzorra on the ankles. Alberto Bower is shown the yellow card! Nico Kuzorra stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.19
With some swift thinking, Lars Friedmann plays the ball forward to Nico Kuzorra. Nico Kuzorra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke plays a scrappy one-two with Malcolm Wetherall and advances towards the goal... Albrecht Jaschke tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FSV Mainz 05 kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
1-0Alberto Bower chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Winkler. Jan Winkler kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Witte but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.05
Jan Winkler knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn cuts inside the box! Markus Schönenborn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
54.23
Kieron Pallister advances with the ball. Kieron Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Winkler. Jan Winkler kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Schönenborn but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.38
1-1Lars Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Matt Glass collects the pass. Matt Glass threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke whips in a cross ball towards Anton Kneissl. Anton Kneissl rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Uwe Haller didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.53
Moritz Eberle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.35
Alberto Bower threads the ball through to Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn advances inside the box! Markus Schönenborn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
73.50
Moritz Eberle threads a neat ball through to Anton Kneissl. Anton Kneissl whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Uwe Haller!
81.54
Nico Kuzorra takes it forward alone. Nico Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
83.05
Bakary Knapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Bower. Alberto Bower is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
27.3%
43.9%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Markus Schönenborn of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stefan Röhner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tobias Rummenigge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lars Friedmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthias Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anton Kneissl (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Moritz Eberle (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nico Kuzorra (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tobias Schrader (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Malcolm Wetherall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albrecht Jaschke (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Simone Aliyu (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bakary Kneissl (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Polheim (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Uwe Haller (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hauke Köpke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oliver Poschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kieron Pallister (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | David Arendt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Bower (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Jan Winkler (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bakary Knapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Witte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Markus Schönenborn (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Wahid Ramond (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Neville (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc Bischoff (ATT) | 0 | |