Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Philipp BischoffP. Bischoff52
G
1
G
51Uwe HallerU. Haller
Noah NordwaldN. Nordwald62
D
2
D
52Hauke KöpkeH. Köpke
Hauke BehrensH. Behrens52
D
3captain
D
52Oliver PoschnerO. Poschner
Kevin BeckK. Beck48
D
4
D
51Antonio ZamoraA. Zamora
Paul DöringP. Döring48
D
captain5
D
49Kieron PallisterK. Pallister
Paul CampbellP. Campbell61
M
6
M
62David ArendtD. Arendt
Jakob ErlerJ. Erler56
M
7
M
52Alberto BowerA. Bower
Ritchie ThornleyR. Thornley56
M
8
M
52Jan WinklerJ. Winkler
Anton MüllerA. Müller51
M
9
M
51Bakary KnappB. Knapp
Jack WesterveldJ. Westerveld61
A
10
A
61Kevin WitteK. Witte
Arno KlinsmannA. Klinsmann57
A
11
A
60Markus SchönenbornM. Schönenborn
 
Sebastian ZieglerS. Ziegler53
A
12
A
56Wahid RamondW. Ramond
Giorgio De LucaG. De Luca51
M
13
A
55Harry NevilleH. Neville
Nils ErlerN. Erler49
M
14
A
53Marc BischoffM. Bischoff

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to FC Union Berlin in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hertha BSC and FC Union Berlin are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Eder.


0.00
FC Union Berlin kick off!
3.31
Jan Winkler flicks a high pass forward. Markus Schönenborn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Markus Schönenborn shoots from outside the area. Philipp Bischoff effortlessly gets down and covers it.
6.36
Antonio Zamora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Knapp. Bakary Knapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Philipp Bischoff keeps it out!
10.10
Kevin Beck kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Müller. Anton Müller hits a low pass to Jack Westerveld. Jack Westerveld skips past Antonio Zamora! Antonio Zamora barges into Jack Westerveld. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
15.37
Paul Campbell threads a neat ball through to Jack Westerveld. Jack Westerveld knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Köpke.
18.24
Jack Westerveld controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Klinsmann. Arno Klinsmann shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.42
Noah Nordwald flicks a high pass forward to Jack Westerveld who brings the ball under control. Jack Westerveld knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Zamora.
27.06
Antonio Zamora flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Bower who takes it down. Alberto Bower flicks a high pass forward. Jan Winkler controls it well on his chest. Jan Winkler puts a great ball through. Kevin Witte runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.58
Alberto Bower takes it forward alone. Alberto Bower knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Witte is offside!
32.41
Anton Müller makes a simple pass to Arno Klinsmann. Arno Klinsmann makes a probing pass between the defence to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
38.40
Jan Winkler flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Witte who takes it down. Kevin Witte whips in a cross ball towards Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn connects with a diving header but Philipp Bischoff reads it well. He makes it look easy!
39.01
Showing composure, Ritchie Thornley laces a weighted ball forward to Arno Klinsmann. Arno Klinsmann shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.28
Jack Westerveld comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Pallister. Jack Westerveld is warned by the referee! Kieron Pallister runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Hertha BSC kick off and get the second half underway!
54.52
Jakob Erler sees Jack Westerveld in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jack Westerveld controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.41
David Arendt knocks the ball forward to Bakary Knapp. Bakary Knapp whips in a cross ball towards Jan Winkler. Jan Winkler beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.33
Jan Winkler flicks the ball to his team mate, David Arendt. David Arendt darts forward. David Arendt whips in a cross ball towards Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.59
Markus Schönenborn catches Hauke Behrens on the ankles. Markus Schönenborn is warned by the referee! Hauke Behrens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.28
Alberto Bower flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Witte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Witte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philipp Bischoff who gathers it comfortably.
73.47
Jan Winkler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Bower. Alberto Bower whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.08
Paul Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Jack Westerveld. Jack Westerveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.29
Jan Winkler plays the ball forward to Bakary Knapp. Bakary Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Behrens.
90.00
Alberto Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hertha BSC

FC Union Berlin
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%

Scorers
Markus Schönenborn 57
Alberto Bower 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Bower of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings
1.Philipp Bischoff (GK)
7
2.Noah Nordwald (DEF)
6
3.Hauke Behrens (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Beck (DEF)
6
5.Paul Döring (DEF)
6
6.Paul Campbell (MID)
6
7.Jakob Erler (MID)
6
8.Ritchie Thornley (MID)
6
9.Anton Müller (MID)
6
10.Jack Westerveld (ATT)
6
11.Arno Klinsmann (ATT)
6
 
12.Sebastian Ziegler (ATT)
0
13.Giorgio De Luca (MID)
0
14.Nils Erler (MID)
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)
6
6.David Arendt (MID)
8
7.Alberto Bower (MID)goal scored
9
8.Jan Winkler (MID)
7
9.Bakary Knapp (MID)
6
10.Kevin Witte (ATT)
6
11.Markus Schönenborn (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Wahid Ramond (ATT)
0
13.Harry Neville (ATT)
0
14.Marc Bischoff (ATT)
0