Match Report
| FC Union Berlin | FC Union Berlin |  |  | FC Köln | FC Köln | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry Liddell | G. Liddell |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Michael Wise | M. Wise | |||||||||
| Cyril Dhorasoo | C. Dhorasoo |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Malte Zimmermann | M. Zimmermann | |||||||||
| Florian Polheim | F. Polheim | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Stefan Emmerlich | S. Emmerlich | |||||||||
| Neil Mason | N. Mason | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 |  | Leonardo Vidal | L. Vidal | |||||||||
| Kaba Wolsky | K. Wolsky | | 61 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Wes Goodwin | W. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Uwe Hässler | U. Hässler | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Matthias Wendel | M. Wendel | |||||||||
| Marcel Töpfer | M. Töpfer | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Stefan Helmer | S. Helmer | |||||||||
| Billy Shields | B. Shields | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Bakary Polheim | B. Polheim | |||||||||
| Sieb Beekink | S. Beekink |  | 59 | M | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Aaron Vierklau | A. Vierklau | |||||||||
| Jean Pierre Bayle | J. Bayle | | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Armin Zimmermann | A. Zimmermann | |||||||||
| Stefan Linke | S. Linke | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Denny Luijpers | D. Luijpers | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to FC Köln. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Köln kick off the first half!
3.28
0-0Malte Zimmermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau whips in a cross ball towards Denny Luijpers. Denny Luijpers heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
6.19
1-0Marcel Töpfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Michael Wise had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
10.02
Marcel Töpfer threads the ball through to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
15.53
1-0Billy Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Michael Wise easily picks it out of the air!
16.52
Stefan Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Zimmermann. Armin Zimmermann shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.47
Billy Shields makes a simple pass to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Michael Wise!
27.36
Leonardo Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Helmer. Stefan Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Zimmermann. Armin Zimmermann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
32.58
1-0Marcel Töpfer knocks the ball forward to Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Uwe Hässler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Goodwin.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Union Berlin start the second half!
47.08
Matthias Wendel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denny Luijpers. Denny Luijpers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Polheim.
48.58
Marcel Töpfer passes the ball forward to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Wise who gathers it comfortably.
51.54
Stefan Emmerlich makes a probing pass to Stefan Helmer. Stefan Helmer advances with the ball. Stefan Helmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Polheim.
53.52
Billy Shields advances with the ball. Billy Shields shoots from 25 yards. Michael Wise is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.25
2-0Bakary Polheim barges into Florian Polheim. Bakary Polheim is warned by the referee! Florian Polheim stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.13
2-0Kaba Wolsky catches Denny Luijpers on the ankles. Kaba Wolsky is shown the yellow card! Denny Luijpers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.26
Matthias Wendel chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Zimmermann. Armin Zimmermann shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.43
Matthias Wendel knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.56
Florian Polheim sees space and advances. Florian Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Linke. Stefan Linke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Michael Wise had no chance!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
78.02
Uwe Hässler sees space and advances. Uwe Hässler knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.16
Stefan Emmerlich hits it upfield. Aaron Vierklau whips in a cross ball towards Denny Luijpers. Denny Luijpers directs the ball goalwards with his head. Garry Liddell easily smothers it.
90.00
Cyril Dhorasoo chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Shields. Billy Shields passes the ball forward to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
20.3%
46.8%
32.9%
Scorers