FT RB Leipzig 1 - 2
Union Berlin
Commentary:
90+7' Sven Michel from Union Berlin is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 54%, Union Berlin: 46%.
90+6' Tyler Adams commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
90+6' Dangerous challenge by Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig. Julian Ryerson on the receiving end of that.
90+6' Safe hands from Frederik Roennow as he comes out and claims the ball
90+6' Konrad Laimer puts in a cross...
90+5' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5' A shot by Dominik Szoboszlai is blocked.
90+5' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 54%, Union Berlin: 46%.
90+5' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
90+4' Frederik Roennow from Union Berlin receives a yellow card for time wasting.
90+4' Konrad Laimer from RB Leipzig fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
90+3' A player from RB Leipzig takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Sven Michel from Union Berlin trips Tyler Adams
90+2' Goal kick for RB Leipzig.
90+2' Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin sends an effort wide of target
90+2' Julian Ryerson swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Angelino from RB Leipzig trips Sheraldo Becker
90+1' After removing his shirt, the referee is forced to show Kevin Behrens a yellow card.
90' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 56%, Union Berlin: 44%.
89' A wonderful team goal!
89' Sven Michel provided the assist for the goal.
89' G O O O A A A L - Kevin Behrens scores with the left foot!89' Sven Michel from Union Berlin find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
89' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
89' Union Berlin with a potentially dangerous attack.
88' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
87' The referee shows Dani Olmo the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
87' Konrad Laimer is penalised for pushing Grischa Proemel.
87' What a super sub by the coach. Sven Michel has just entered the pitch and is already on the scoresheet!
86' Sheraldo Becker provided the assist for the goal.
86' G O O O A A A L - Sven Michel from Union Berlin heads the ball home!86' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
86' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Dominique Heintz is leaving the field to be replaced by Sven Michel in a tactical substitution.
85' Taiwo Awoniyi is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Behrens in a tactical substitution.
85' Tyler Adams relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin sends a deflected cross into the box.
85' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 56%, Union Berlin: 44%.
84' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Nordi Mukiele is leaving the field to be replaced by Benjamin Henrichs in a tactical substitution.
83' Angelino from RB Leipzig directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
83' Dani Olmo puts in a cross...
83' A shot by Dani Olmo is blocked.
83' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
82' Marcel Halstenberg relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Bastian Oczipka from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the right.
81' Rani Khedira from Union Berlin tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
81' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Rani Khedira from Union Berlin tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
81' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
80' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 57%, Union Berlin: 43%.
79' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Andreas Voglsammer from Union Berlin crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
78' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
78' Goal kick for RB Leipzig.
78' Bastian Oczipka from Union Berlin tries to pass the ball to a teammate, but its nowehere near the intended target.
78' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
77' Goal kick for RB Leipzig.
77' Today's attendance is 45770.
76' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Niko Giesselmann is leaving the field to be replaced by Bastian Oczipka in a tactical substitution.
76' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
76' Christopher Trimmel is leaving the field to be replaced by Julian Ryerson in a tactical substitution.
75' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' The game is restarted.
75' Christopher Nkunku is leaving the field to be replaced by Dominik Szoboszlai in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 58%, Union Berlin: 42%.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74' Nordi Mukiele sees a huge opportunity go begging as his shot hits the post!
74' RB Leipzig with a potentially dangerous attack.
73' Angelino from RB Leipzig takes a short corner kick from the right.
73' Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
72' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Safe hands from Peter Gulacsi as he comes out and claims the ball
71' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 59%, Union Berlin: 41%.
69' Great vision by Dominique Heintz from Union Berlin as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
69' RB Leipzig start a counter attack.
69' Nordi Mukiele relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
68' Union Berlin with an attacking substitution here.
68' Andras Schafer is leaving the field to be replaced by Andreas Voglsammer in a tactical substitution.
67' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
66' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 58%, Union Berlin: 42%.
64' Dangerous challenge by Andras Schafer from Union Berlin. Marcel Halstenberg on the receiving end of that.
64' Niko Giesselmann comes back onto the field.
64' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
64' The game is restarted.
64' Yussuf Poulsen is leaving the field to be replaced by Andre Silva in a tactical substitution.
63' Kevin Kampl is leaving the field to be replaced by Konrad Laimer in a tactical substitution.
63' Emil Forsberg is leaving the field to be replaced by Dani Olmo in a tactical substitution.
63' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Union Berlin!
61' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
61' Niko Giesselmann is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
60' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 58%, Union Berlin: 42%.
60' Niko Giesselmann is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
60' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
59' Sheraldo Becker goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
59' Niko Giesselmann has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
59' Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin heads the ball to a team mate.
59' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
59' Christopher Trimmel from Union Berlin takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
59' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
59' Christopher Trimmel from Union Berlin is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
59' Nordi Mukiele puts in a cross...
58' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
57' Great vision by Christopher Trimmel from Union Berlin as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
57' RB Leipzig with a potentially dangerous attack.
56' Safe hands from Peter Gulacsi as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
56' Willi Orban relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Christopher Trimmel puts in a cross...
55' Nordi Mukiele relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Niko Giesselmann from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the left.
55' Willi Orban clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
55' Christopher Trimmel swings in a cross from the free kick.
55' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 58%, Union Berlin: 42%.
54' The referee signals a free kick as Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig trips Taiwo Awoniyi
54' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Willi Orban relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
53' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
53' Dangerous challenge by Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig. Frederik Roennow on the receiving end of that.
53' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig heads the ball to a team mate.
53' Peter Gulacsi sends a long ball upfield.
52' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig takes a short corner kick from the right.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin trips Yussuf Poulsen
51' The referee signals a free kick as Yussuf Poulsen from RB Leipzig trips Rani Khedira
51' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 58%, Union Berlin: 42%.
49' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Rani Khedira is penalised for pushing Mohamed Simakan.
48' Christopher Trimmel swings in a cross from the free kick.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Marcel Halstenberg from RB Leipzig trips Andras Schafer
47' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
47' RB Leipzig managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
46' G O O O A A A L - Yussuf Poulsen reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!46' Poor play by Grischa Proemel as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
46' Christopher Nkunku puts in a cross...
46' RB Leipzig with a potentially dangerous attack.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' Union Berlin has been the better team in this half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 57%, Union Berlin: 43%.
45+2' CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Christopher Trimmel strikes the crossbar!
45+2' Christopher Nkunku relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Niko Giesselmann from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the left.
45+2' A shot by Christopher Trimmel is blocked.
45+2' Yussuf Poulsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
45+1' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Dominique Heintz
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 55%, Union Berlin: 45%.
45' Grischa Proemel has a great chance to score, but Peter Gulacsi comes out strongly to save!
45' Could be a good chance here as Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45' Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45' Union Berlin start a counter attack.
44' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Willi Orban relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Christopher Trimmel swings in a cross from the free kick.
43' The referee signals a free kick as Willi Orban from RB Leipzig trips Taiwo Awoniyi
42' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
41' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
40' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
40' Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
40' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 57%, Union Berlin: 43%.
40' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
39' That's a great ball by Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
39' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
39' How did he miss that? Christopher Trimmel has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
39' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
38' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' The referee signals a free kick as Paul Jaeckel from Union Berlin trips Kevin Kampl
36' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Dominique Heintz relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Christopher Nkunku puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 56%, Union Berlin: 44%.
35' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' The referee signals a free kick as Dominique Heintz from Union Berlin trips Yussuf Poulsen
34' Andras Schafer from Union Berlin directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
34' Mohamed Simakan relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Andras Schafer puts in a cross...
33' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
33' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
32' Taiwo Awoniyi is penalised for pushing Willi Orban.
31' Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Dominique Heintz comes back onto the field.
30' The game is restarted.
30' Dominique Heintz is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
30' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 57%, Union Berlin: 43%.
29' Dominique Heintz is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
29' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
28' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
27' Taiwo Awoniyi comes back onto the field.
27' The game is restarted.
27' Taiwo Awoniyi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
26' Taiwo Awoniyi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
26' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
25' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 58%, Union Berlin: 42%.
24' A shot by Sheraldo Becker is blocked.
24' Niko Giesselmann from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the left.
24' Mohamed Simakan clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
24' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
23' The referee signals a free kick as Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig trips Grischa Proemel
22' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
21' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
20' Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
20' Could be a good chance here as Dominique Heintz from Union Berlin cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
20' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
20' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 57%, Union Berlin: 43%.
19' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
19' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
18' A chance presents itself to Dominique Heintz from Union Berlin but his header goes wide
18' Christopher Trimmel from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the right.
18' Willi Orban clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
18' Christopher Trimmel from Union Berlin sends a deflected cross into the box.
18' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
17' Dangerous challenge by Yussuf Poulsen from RB Leipzig. Christopher Trimmel on the receiving end of that.
17' Mohamed Simakan puts in a cross...
17' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
16' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
15' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 55%, Union Berlin: 45%.
14' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' The referee signals a free kick as Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig trips Niko Giesselmann
13' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
12' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
11' Willi Orban relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
11' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
10' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 57%, Union Berlin: 43%.
9' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Rani Khedira from Union Berlin trips Tyler Adams
8' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
7' Safe hands from Peter Gulacsi as he comes out and claims the ball
7' Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
7' Union Berlin with a potentially dangerous attack.
7' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 55%, Union Berlin: 45%.
4' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
3' Dominique Heintz is penalised for pushing Yussuf Poulsen.
2' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
2' A chance presents itself to Christopher Trimmel from Union Berlin but his header goes wide
2' So nearly a goal there! Taiwo Awoniyi's header looked destined for the back of the net but Peter Gulacsi saves it!
2' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
1' Yussuf Poulsen is penalised for pushing Dominique Heintz.
1' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Union Berlin kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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