Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     MSV DuisburgMSV Duisburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Uwe HallerU. Haller51
G
1
G
55Jakob AugsteinJ. Augstein
Hauke KöpkeH. Köpke52
D
2
D
67Jonas ArndtJ. Arndt
Oliver PoschnerO. Poschner52
D
3
D
64Christian DiakiteC. Diakite
Antonio ZamoraA. Zamora51
D
4
D
55Gionatha PagliariniG. Pagliarini
Kieron PallisterK. Pallister49
D
5
D
51Simon MöllerS. Möller
David ArendtD. Arendt62
M
captain6
M
67Leon HankeL. Hanke
Alberto BowerA. Bower52
M
7captain
M
62David HollmerD. Hollmer
Bakary KnappB. Knapp51
M
8
M
52Oleg HoweyO. Howey
Paul MccallP. Mccall48
M
9
M
52Sebastian SchachtS. Schacht
Kevin WitteK. Witte61
A
10
A
52Adolfo SolerA. Soler
Markus SchönenbornM. Schönenborn60
A
11
A
50Malte RaffM. Raff
 
Wahid RamondW. Ramond56
A
12
G
52Lars MaierL. Maier
Harry NevilleH. Neville55
A
13
M
51Vincenzo BrehmeV. Brehme
Marc BischoffM. Bischoff53
A
14
A
50Markus HässlerM. Hässler

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to MSV Duisburg. A crowd of 12,591 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Union Berlin and MSV Duisburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malte Jahn.


0.00
FC Union Berlin start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.12
Malte Raff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Howey. Oleg Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uwe Haller who gathers it comfortably.
4.26
David Hollmer passes the ball forward to Adolfo Soler. Adolfo Soler lofts in a cross ball towards David Hollmer. David Hollmer makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.20
Oliver Poschner threads the ball through to Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall threads a neat ball through to Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn advances inside the box! Markus Schönenborn shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
9.51
Paul Mccall makes a probing pass to Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn threads the ball through into the box. Kevin Witte strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.20
Kieron Pallister comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Soler. Kieron Pallister is given a warning by the referee! Adolfo Soler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.33
Antonio Zamora darts forward. Antonio Zamora threads the ball through to Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleg Howey.
18.09
Showing composure, Leon Hanke plays the ball forward to Malte Raff. Malte Raff plays a one-two with David Hollmer and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Malte Raff provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.01
Leon Hanke laces a through ball forward to Adolfo Soler. Adolfo Soler tries a spectacular long range effort but Uwe Haller reads it well. Excellent save!
24.28
Oleg Howey passes the ball forward to Adolfo Soler. Adolfo Soler rushes past Antonio Zamora! Adolfo Soler rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.47
Malte Raff flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Soler controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Soler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.21
Kevin Witte decides to run forward with the ball. With great vision, Kevin Witte plays the ball forward to Markus Schönenborn who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Markus Schönenborn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
32.05
Oleg Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Raff. Malte Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Pallister.
33.12
David Hollmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Soler. Adolfo Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Raff. Malte Raff makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
34.50
David Hollmer makes a probing pass to Malte Raff. Malte Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uwe Haller who gathers it comfortably.
38.58
Paul Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
39.24
Antonio Zamora makes a probing pass to Alberto Bower. Alberto Bower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Jonas Arndt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Hollmer. With great vision, David Hollmer plays the ball forward to Adolfo Soler. Adolfo Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Bower.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
MSV Duisburg kick off the second half!
49.00
Oleg Howey flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Soler who takes it down. Adolfo Soler plays a scrappy one-two with Malte Raff and advances towards the goal... Oliver Poschner clumsily knocks into Adolfo Soler. Adolfo Soler appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
53.55
Alberto Bower knocks the ball forward to Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.38
Oliver Poschner threads a neat ball through to David Arendt. These players appear to think like one. David Arendt threads a neat ball through to Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.03
Markus Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Bower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
65.20
Adolfo Soler clumsily knocks into Bakary Knapp. Adolfo Soler is given a warning by the referee! Bakary Knapp runs off the knock.
66.03
David Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Leon Hanke controls it well on his chest. Leon Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Soler. Adolfo Soler heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adolfo Soler!
72.29
Oleg Howey makes a high pass forward. Adolfo Soler shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Adolfo Soler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Poschner.
81.08
David Hollmer takes it forward alone. David Hollmer knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Soler. Adolfo Soler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Uwe Haller. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

MSV Duisburg
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
36.4%
47%
16.7%

Scorers
David Hollmer 4
Adolfo Soler 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adolfo Soler of MSV Duisburg

Match Ratings
1.Uwe Haller (GK)
6
2.Hauke Köpke (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Poschner (DEF)
6
4.Antonio Zamora (DEF)
6
5.Kieron Pallister (DEF)
5
6.David Arendt (MID)
6
7.Alberto Bower (MID)
6
8.Bakary Knapp (MID)
6
9.Paul Mccall (MID)
6
10.Kevin Witte (ATT)
6
11.Markus Schönenborn (ATT)
6
 
12.Wahid Ramond (ATT)
0
13.Harry Neville (ATT)
0
14.Marc Bischoff (ATT)
0

1.Jakob Augstein (GK)
6
2.Jonas Arndt (DEF)
6
3.Christian Diakite (DEF)
6
4.Gionatha Pagliarini (DEF)
6
5.Simon Möller (DEF)
6
6.Leon Hanke (MID)
7
7.David Hollmer (MID)goal scored
9
8.Oleg Howey (MID)
7
9.Sebastian Schacht (MID)
6
10.Adolfo Soler (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Malte Raff (ATT)
6
 
12.Lars Maier (GK)
0
13.Vincenzo Brehme (MID)
0
14.Markus Hässler (ATT)
0