FT RB Leipzig 1 - 0
Union Berlin
Commentary:
90+4' RB Leipzig with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 66%, Union Berlin: 34%.
90+4' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' The game is restarted.
90+4' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+3' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Niko Giesselmann from Union Berlin makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
90+2' Marius Buelter tests [goalkeeper] with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
90+2' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Dangerous challenge by Marvin Friedrich from Union Berlin. Marcel Halstenberg on the receiving end of that.
90+1' Robert Andrich swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+1' Dangerous challenge by Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig. Marcus Ingvartsen on the receiving end of that.
90' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 68%, Union Berlin: 32%.
90' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
90' Yussuf Poulsen from RB Leipzig sends an effort wide of target
89' Angelino puts in a cross...
89' After a tactical foul, Niko Giesselmann sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Niko Giesselmann from Union Berlin trips Amadou Haidara
89' RB Leipzig start a counter attack.
89' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig trips Niko Giesselmann
88' A shot by Amadou Haidara is blocked.
87' Robin Knoche relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Angelino from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
87' Marcel Halstenberg finds himself in acres of space, but his header is turned behind by [goalkeeper]! Corner kick...
87' Angelino from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
87' Christopher Nkunku is leaving the field to be replaced by Amadou Haidara in a tactical substitution.
87' Dani Olmo is leaving the field to be replaced by Yussuf Poulsen in a tactical substitution.
86' Angelino from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
86' Goal kick for RB Leipzig.
85' Marcus Ingvartsen fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
85' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 69%, Union Berlin: 31%.
85' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
85' Dani Olmo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
84' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig trips Marvin Friedrich
84' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Leon Dajaku is penalised for pushing Marcel Halstenberg.
82' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
82' How did he miss that? Alexander Soerloth has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
82' Could be a good chance here as Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
82' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
81' Sebastian Griesbeck is leaving the field to be replaced by Keita Endo in a tactical substitution.
81' Christopher Lenz is leaving the field to be replaced by Niko Giesselmann in a tactical substitution.
80' Goal kick for RB Leipzig.
80' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 69%, Union Berlin: 31%.
80' CHANCE! Marcus Ingvartsen has a great chance to score but his volleyed effort fails to hit the target!
80' Poor play by Dayot Upamecano as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
80' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
79' Marcus Ingvartsen from Union Berlin goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Dayot Upamecano
78' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Nordi Mukiele is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyler Adams in a tactical substitution.
77' Leon Dajaku from Union Berlin is ruled offside.
76' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
76' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Florian Huebner is leaving the field to be replaced by Christian Gentner in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 70%, Union Berlin: 30%.
74' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
74' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
73' That's a great ball by Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
73' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
72' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
71' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
70' Dani Olmo provided the assist for the goal.
70' G O O O A A A L - Emil Forsberg with the goal!70' Dani Olmo of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
70' Poor play by Florian Huebner as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
70' Marcel Sabitzer from RB Leipzig passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 71%, Union Berlin: 29%.
69' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
69' Marcel Sabitzer fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
68' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
68' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Marcel Halstenberg relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Christopher Lenz puts in a cross...
68' Great defending by Lukas Klostermann from RB Leipzig to prevent his team conceding a goal.
67' Julian Ryerson puts in a cross...
67' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
67' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Angelino commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
66' The referee signals a free kick as Angelino from RB Leipzig trips Julian Ryerson
66' Robin Knoche relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
65' Marcel Halstenberg of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
65' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 72%, Union Berlin: 28%.
65' Florian Huebner relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Angelino puts in a cross...
65' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
65' Andreas Luthe from Union Berlin makes a great save.
65' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Christopher Nkunku found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
65' Marcel Sabitzer carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
64' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
64' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
62' Marcel Sabitzer from RB Leipzig directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
61' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Angelino puts in a cross...
61' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
61' Cedric Teuchert is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Dajaku in a tactical substitution.
60' Taiwo Awoniyi is leaving the field to be replaced by Marius Buelter in a tactical substitution.
60' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 72%, Union Berlin: 28%.
60' Kevin Kampl is leaving the field to be replaced by Emil Forsberg in a tactical substitution.
60' That's a great ball by Marcel Sabitzer from RB Leipzig. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
60' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
59' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
59' Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
58' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
58' A chance presents itself to Lukas Klostermann from RB Leipzig but his header goes wide
57' Christopher Nkunku swings in a cross from the free kick.
57' Obstruction as Florian Huebner cuts off the run of Lukas Klostermann. A free-kick is awarded.
55' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
55' Marcel Sabitzer puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 72%, Union Berlin: 28%.
55' Marvin Friedrich relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Nordi Mukiele puts in a cross...
54' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
54' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
54' Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' Lukas Klostermann puts in a cross...
53' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
53' Kevin Kampl relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Sebastian Griesbeck from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the right.
52' Marcel Sabitzer clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
52' Union Berlin with a potentially dangerous attack.
52' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
50' Julian Ryerson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
50' Dani Olmo sends a long ball upfield.
50' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 75%, Union Berlin: 25%.
50' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
48' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
48' A shot by Marcel Halstenberg is blocked.
48' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
47' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45' RB Leipzig has been the better team in this half
45' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 75%, Union Berlin: 25%.
45' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 75%, Union Berlin: 25%.
45' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Marcus Ingvartsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Marcel Halstenberg puts in a cross...
44' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Safe hands from Peter Gulacsi as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Great vision by Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
43' Cedric Teuchert from Union Berlin had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
43' Could be a good chance here as Sebastian Griesbeck from Union Berlin cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
43' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
42' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Julian Ryerson relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Robert Andrich is penalised for pushing Marcel Sabitzer.
41' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
41' The match resumes with a drop ball.
41' The game is stopped.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Marcus Ingvartsen from Union Berlin trips Nordi Mukiele
40' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
40' Great vision by Christopher Lenz from Union Berlin as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
40' Nordi Mukiele of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
40' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 74%, Union Berlin: 26%.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Robert Andrich from Union Berlin trips Marcel Halstenberg
39' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
37' How did he miss that? Christopher Nkunku has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
37' CHANCE! Christopher Nkunku finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
37' Alexander Soerloth carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
37' Alexander Soerloth from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
37' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
36' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 73%, Union Berlin: 27%.
34' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Dangerous challenge by Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig. Marvin Friedrich on the receiving end of that.
33' Florian Huebner from Union Berlin goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Christopher Nkunku
33' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
32' The match resumes with a drop ball.
32' The game is stopped.
31' Dani Olmo shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
31' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Robin Knoche relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' Great skill from Nordi Mukiele as he dribbles past his opponents
31' Could be a good chance here as Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
30' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 74%, Union Berlin: 26%.
29' Marcus Ingvartsen is penalised for pushing Nordi Mukiele.
29' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
28' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
27' Alexander Soerloth puts in a cross...
27' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Marvin Friedrich relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Marcel Sabitzer puts in a cross...
25' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 75%, Union Berlin: 25%.
25' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
23' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Christopher Nkunku is penalised for pushing Robert Andrich.
22' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
22' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
20' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 73%, Union Berlin: 27%.
20' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
19' Marcel Sabitzer from RB Leipzig crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
19' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
19' Some neat football here as Angelino from RB Leipzig plays a 1-2 with Marcel Sabitzer.
19' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
18' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Julian Ryerson relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Nordi Mukiele puts in a cross...
18' Angelino puts in a cross...
17' Marvin Friedrich relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Marcel Sabitzer puts in a cross...
17' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
16' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
16' Robin Knoche relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Alexander Soerloth from RB Leipzig had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
16' Dani Olmo of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
15' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 68%, Union Berlin: 32%.
15' Goal kick for RB Leipzig.
14' Marcus Ingvartsen fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
14' Marcus Ingvartsen from Union Berlin takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
14' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
13' Marcus Ingvartsen is penalised for pushing Christopher Nkunku.
13' Goal kick for RB Leipzig.
12' Julian Ryerson from Union Berlin crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
12' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin is ruled offside.
10' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 69%, Union Berlin: 31%.
10' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' RB Leipzig are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
9' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Cedric Teuchert from Union Berlin is ruled offside.
8' Union Berlin start a counter attack.
8' Dayot Upamecano could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
7' Dangerous challenge by Marcus Ingvartsen from Union Berlin. Lukas Klostermann on the receiving end of that.
7' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
7' A chance presents itself to Lukas Klostermann from RB Leipzig but his header goes wide
7' Angelino from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
6' Alexander Soerloth from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
6' Alexander Soerloth from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
6' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
6' Marcel Sabitzer shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
5' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 81%, Union Berlin: 19%.
5' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
4' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
3' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
2' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
2' Marcel Sabitzer sees his shot deflected off target
2' Marcel Sabitzer of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
1' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' RB Leipzig kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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