Match Report


FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin     TSV 1860 MünchenTSV 1860 München
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stefano De RomijnS. De Romijn60
G
captain1
G
58Rainer BaslerR. Basler
Malte EmmerlichM. Emmerlich72
D
2
D
60Jose VarelaJ. Varela
Oliver NeuhausO. Neuhaus68
D
3
D
58Simon BöhmS. Böhm
Alexander KlimekA. Klimek61
D
4
D
57Sebastian BrücknerS. Brückner
Steffen WalterS. Walter55
D
5
M
69Nico PolheimN. Polheim
Manuel FournierM. Fournier65
M
6
M
65Gilles WainwrightG. Wainwright
Antonio TeixeiraA. Teixeira63
M
7captain
M
62Shota CruyffS. Cruyff
Marcel WalterM. Walter62
A
8
M
57Nico WitteN. Witte
Arno DiakiteA. Diakite59
A
9
A
62Marc BehrensM. Behrens
Florian HöferF. Höfer54
A
10
A
57Vincenzo SchefflerV. Scheffler
Sven WielandS. Wieland46
A
11
A
56Steffen NordwaldS. Nordwald
 
David FrieserD. Frieser62
M
12
G
58Anselmo NestaA. Nesta
Maryn ViseuxM. Viseux59
G
13
G
55Leon RummeniggeL. Rummenigge
Rodolfo RedondoR. Redondo57
M
14
A
55Thierry ColeT. Cole

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Alte Försterei where FC Union Berlin play host to TSV 1860 München. A crowd of 8,524 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Union Berlin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Freund.


0.00
TSV 1860 München kick off!
8.15
Jose Varela sees Shota Cruyff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shota Cruyff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Behrens. Marc Behrens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Stefano De Romijn is on top of it.
9.40
Antonio Teixeira clumsily knocks into Shota Cruyff. The referee brings Antonio Teixeira to one side and gives him a warning! Shota Cruyff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.09
Gilles Wainwright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Scheffler. Vincenzo Scheffler shoots from distance but Stefano De Romijn is on top of it.
20.50
Malte Emmerlich threads the ball through to Antonio Teixeira. Antonio Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Arno Diakite who takes it down. Arno Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Rainer Basler!
21.30
Antonio Teixeira plays the ball forward to Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Basler who gathers it comfortably.
22.19
Jose Varela plays the ball forward to Shota Cruyff. Shota Cruyff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Nordwald. Steffen Nordwald skips past Alexander Klimek! Steffen Nordwald cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.49
Manuel Fournier passes the ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Böhm.
27.33
Oliver Neuhaus comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Scheffler. Oliver Neuhaus is given a warning by the referee! Vincenzo Scheffler runs off the knock.
32.21
Manuel Fournier flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
33.01
Oliver Neuhaus darts forward. Oliver Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.11
Nico Witte knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Behrens. Marc Behrens whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Nordwald. With a superhuman jump, Steffen Nordwald connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.48
Gilles Wainwright flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Nordwald who takes it down. Steffen Nordwald plays a one-two with Vincenzo Scheffler and advances towards the goal... Steffen Nordwald shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Shota Cruyff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Scheffler. Vincenzo Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Klimek.
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. TSV 1860 München have changed their lineup with Thierry Cole replacing Steffen Nordwald. The FC Union Berlin players seem much more motivated whilst the TSV 1860 München players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Union Berlin kicking off!
49.21
Shota Cruyff makes a beautiful solo run. Shota Cruyff shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
51.39
Malte Emmerlich advances with the ball. Malte Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Walter collects the pass. Marcel Walter makes a probing pass to Florian Höfer but he's offside!
54.03
Antonio Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
55.02
Nico Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Cole. Thierry Cole shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.27
TSV 1860 München have made 2 substitutions with Leon Rummenigge replacing Simon Böhm and Anselmo Nesta replacing Nico Witte .
63.48
Jose Varela comes in with a late challenge on Florian Höfer. The referee calls over Jose Varela and warns him to calm down! Florian Höfer runs off the knock.
69.13
Malte Emmerlich decides to run forward with the ball. Malte Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Walter collects the pass. Marcel Walter whips in a cross ball towards Arno Diakite. With a superhuman jump, Arno Diakite connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.53
Antonio Teixeira plays the ball forward to Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
81.04
Antonio Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Sven Wieland who brings the ball under control. Sven Wieland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Rainer Basler gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
85.22
Florian Höfer comes in with a late challenge on Jose Varela. Florian Höfer is given a warning by the referee! Jose Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Union Berlin

TSV 1860 München
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
36.4%
41.6%
22.1%

Scorers
Arno Diakite 69
Steffen Nordwald 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Nordwald of TSV 1860 München

Match Ratings
1.Stefano De Romijn (GK)
7
2.Malte Emmerlich (DEF)
8
3.Oliver Neuhaus (DEF)
7
4.Alexander Klimek (DEF)
6
5.Steffen Walter (DEF)
6
6.Manuel Fournier (MID)
6
7.Antonio Teixeira (MID)
7
8.Marcel Walter (ATT)
7
9.Arno Diakite (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Florian Höfer (ATT)
6
11.Sven Wieland (ATT)
6
 
12.David Frieser (MID)
0
13.Maryn Viseux (GK)
0
14.Rodolfo Redondo (MID)
0

1.Rainer Basler (GK)
7
2.Jose Varela (DEF)
6
3.Simon Böhm (DEF)
6
4.Sebastian Brückner (DEF)
6
5.Nico Polheim (MID)
6
6.Gilles Wainwright (MID)
8
7.Shota Cruyff (MID)
7
8.Nico Witte (MID)
6
9.Marc Behrens (ATT)
8
10.Vincenzo Scheffler (ATT)
6
11.Steffen Nordwald (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Anselmo Nesta (GK)
7
13.Leon Rummenigge (GK)
6
14.Thierry Cole (ATT)
6