Match Report


MSV DuisburgMSV Duisburg     FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic StrachanD. Strachan71
G
1captain
G
60Stefano De RomijnS. De Romijn
Stephen DublinS. Dublin75
D
2
D
72Malte EmmerlichM. Emmerlich
Oliver WitteO. Witte68
D
3
D
68Oliver NeuhausO. Neuhaus
Lars EiltsL. Eilts63
D
4
D
55Steffen WalterS. Walter
Philipp KistnerP. Kistner66
M
5
D
54Alexander BirnbaumA. Birnbaum
Vincenzo ErlerV. Erler60
M
6
M
65Manuel FournierM. Fournier
Gerhard HelmerG. Helmer59
M
captain7
M
63Antonio TeixeiraA. Teixeira
Jakob SpenglerJ. Spengler54
M
8
A
62Marcel WalterM. Walter
Simon DeanS. Dean61
A
9
A
59Arno DiakiteA. Diakite
Raul BelleriR. Belleri59
A
10
A
54Florian HöferF. Höfer
Nicolas WieczorekN. Wieczorek47
A
11
A
46Sven WielandS. Wieland
 
Adolfo HerreraA. Herrera56
D
12
M
62David FrieserD. Frieser
Geoffrey PienaarG. Pienaar55
G
13
G
59Maryn ViseuxM. Viseux
Torsten BrücknerT. Brückner52
D
14
M
57Rodolfo RedondoR. Redondo

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 9,239 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hamann.


0.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the first half underway!
3.03
Antonio Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Eilts.
8.09
Steffen Walter hits a low pass to Manuel Fournier. Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Fournier plays the ball forward to Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
9.37
Philipp Kistner passes the ball forward to Simon Dean. Simon Dean sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.38
Manuel Fournier makes a probing pass to Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter rushes past Oliver Witte! Marcel Walter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.26
Philipp Kistner knocks the ball to his team mate, Raul Belleri. Raul Belleri shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.33
Oliver Neuhaus flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Fournier who takes it down. Manuel Fournier flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Walter easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Walter skips past Stephen Dublin! Marcel Walter shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
27.17
Manuel Fournier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
32.42
Oliver Witte sees Gerhard Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Dean. Simon Dean sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Stefano De Romijn.
36.09
Antonio Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Marcel Walter provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
39.52
Steffen Walter threads a neat ball through to Antonio Teixeira. Antonio Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Walter who brings the ball under control. Marcel Walter shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.45
Vincenzo Erler flicks a high pass forward to Raul Belleri who brings the ball under control. Raul Belleri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Birnbaum.
42.18
Vincenzo Erler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Dean. Simon Dean finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
45.00
Steffen Walter threads a neat ball through to Manuel Fournier. Manuel Fournier passes the ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The MSV Duisburg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and MSV Duisburg kick off!
47.26
Antonio Teixeira hits a low pass to Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite edges inside the box! Arno Diakite muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Dominic Strachan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.10
Antonio Teixeira sees Florian Höfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Höfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.48
Alexander Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Fournier controls it well on his chest. Manuel Fournier flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
59.39
Stephen Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Erler. Vincenzo Erler threads a neat ball through to Raul Belleri. Raul Belleri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Walter.
60.50
MSV Duisburg have made 3 substitutions with Adolfo Herrera replacing Oliver Witte, Geoffrey Pienaar replacing Gerhard Helmer and Torsten Brückner replacing Nicolas Wieczorek .
67.55
Vincenzo Erler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vincenzo Erler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Stefano De Romijn had no chance!! Goal for MSV Duisburg!
71.29
Steffen Walter flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Antonio Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Arno Diakite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Diakite cuts inside the box! Arno Diakite muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Adolfo Herrera.
72.23
Antonio Teixeira takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Sven Wieland is dispossessed by a tackle from Lars Eilts.
77.40
Vincenzo Erler flicks a high pass forward. Simon Dean collects the pass. Simon Dean knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefano De Romijn who gathers it comfortably.
79.05
Antonio Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Florian Höfer provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Dominic Strachan.
80.07
Antonio Teixeira takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Simon Dean reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.16
Antonio Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.49
Simon Dean barges into Alexander Birnbaum. The referee warns Simon Dean to calm down! Alexander Birnbaum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.48
Steffen Walter chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Teixeira. Antonio Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Walter who brings the ball under control. Marcel Walter shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

MSV Duisburg

FC Union Berlin
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.8%

Scorers
Raul Belleri 16
Vincenzo Erler 68
Marcel Walter 20
Arno Diakite 47
Florian Höfer 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Teixeira of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings