Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     Hertha BSCHertha BSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stefano De RomijnS. De Romijn60
G
captain1
G
72Lars RöslerL. Rösler
Malte EmmerlichM. Emmerlich72
D
2
D
83Kai ArnoldK. Arnold
Oliver NeuhausO. Neuhaus68
D
3
D
65Albrecht KohlerA. Kohler
Alexander KlimekA. Klimek61
D
4
D
57Lars RöhligL. Röhlig
Steffen WalterS. Walter55
D
5
M
66Armin BartschA. Bartsch
Manuel FournierM. Fournier65
M
6
M
54Jean-Michel MargueriteJ. Marguerite
Antonio TeixeiraA. Teixeira63
M
7captain
M
51Arno BöhmA. Böhm
Marcel WalterM. Walter62
A
8
M
51Florian SammerF. Sammer
Arno DiakiteA. Diakite59
A
9
M
46Nikolas EngelsN. Engels
Florian HöferF. Höfer54
A
10
A
63Hauke SchäferH. Schäfer
Sven WielandS. Wieland46
A
11
A
62Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn
 
David FrieserD. Frieser62
M
12
G
71Pascal BackesP. Backes
Maryn ViseuxM. Viseux59
G
13
A
58Sebastian LittbarskiS. Littbarski
Rodolfo RedondoR. Redondo57
M
14
A
58Torsten MatthäusT. Matthäus

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to Hertha BSC in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Freund.


0.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the first half underway!
3.06
Antonio Teixeira passes the ball forward to Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Rösler who gathers it comfortably.
8.37
Antonio Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer makes a defence splitting pass to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
18.12
Antonio Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Arno Diakite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Diakite finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Lars Rösler. Excellent save.
20.09
Antonio Teixeira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonio Teixeira cuts inside the box! Lars Röhlig hacks Antonio Teixeira from behind! Penalty not given!!
22.00
Florian Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Neil Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Neil Meiklejohn makes a probing pass between the defence to Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.53
Jean-Michel Marguerite hacks Antonio Teixeira from behind! Jean-Michel Marguerite is shown the yellow card! Antonio Teixeira runs off the knock.
30.24
Oliver Neuhaus sweeps the ball up the wings. Arno Diakite shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Jean-Michel Marguerite knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Union Berlin appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Union Berlin players seem much more motivated whilst the Hertha BSC players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Hertha BSC kick off the second half!
47.55
Armin Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.40
Steffen Walter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Fournier. Manuel Fournier chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.50
Alexander Klimek clumsily knocks into Neil Meiklejohn. The referee brings Alexander Klimek to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.26
Manuel Fournier sees space and advances. Manuel Fournier shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.52
Jean-Michel Marguerite comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Teixeira. The referee warns Jean-Michel Marguerite to calm down! Antonio Teixeira runs off the knock.
65.13
Antonio Teixeira makes a simple pass to Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer shoots from outside the area but somehow Lars Rösler manages to keep it out.
67.23
Oliver Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Teixeira. Antonio Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
73.23
Nikolas Engels flicks a high pass forward to Neil Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Neil Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Stefano De Romijn manages to gather it easily.
75.36
Antonio Teixeira threads the ball through to Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
78.11
Florian Sammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.31
Armin Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.12
Florian Sammer threads a neat ball through to Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Klimek.
90.00
Lars Röhlig barges into Sven Wieland. The referee warns Lars Röhlig to calm down! Sven Wieland runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

Hertha BSC
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
28.6%
50%
21.4%

Scorers
Hauke Schäfer 22

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

Match Ratings