FT Union Berlin 2 - 1
RB Leipzig
Commentary:
90+4' Timo Baumgartl from Union Berlin is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+4' Union Berlin with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 36%, RB Leipzig: 64%.
90+4' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Niko Giesselmann of Union Berlin passes the ball to a team mate.
90+3' Christopher Nkunku is penalised for pushing Genki Haraguchi.
90+2' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Timo Baumgartl relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
90' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 37%, RB Leipzig: 63%.
90' A shot by Brian Brobbey is blocked.
90' Angelino puts in a cross...
89' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
87' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Brian Brobbey from RB Leipzig directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
87' Great skill from Brian Brobbey as he dribbles past his opponents
87' RB Leipzig start a counter attack.
87' A shot by Genki Haraguchi is blocked.
86' Goal kick for RB Leipzig.
86' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
86' Niko Giesselmann from Union Berlin sends an effort wide of target
86' Timo Baumgartl from Union Berlin makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
86' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
85' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 37%, RB Leipzig: 63%.
84' Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin is ruled offside.
84' A shot by Julian Ryerson is blocked.
84' Niko Giesselmann from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the left.
84' A header from Kevin Behrens is parried out for a corner by the keeper
83' Julian Ryerson puts in a cross...
83' Goal kick for RB Leipzig.
83' Andreas Voglsammer from Union Berlin is ruled offside.
83' Union Berlin with a potentially dangerous attack.
82' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
82' Angelino puts in a cross...
82' Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the right.
82' Timo Baumgartl clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
82' RB Leipzig with a potentially dangerous attack.
81' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
81' Genki Haraguchi from Union Berlin sends an effort wide of target
81' Could be a good chance here as Marvin Friedrich from Union Berlin cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
80' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 37%, RB Leipzig: 63%.
80' Taiwo Awoniyi is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Behrens in a tactical substitution.
80' Sheraldo Becker is leaving the field to be replaced by Andreas Voglsammer in a tactical substitution.
79' Brian Brobbey from RB Leipzig commits a foul by elbowing Timo Baumgartl
78' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
78' Dominik Szoboszlai is leaving the field to be replaced by Brian Brobbey in a tactical substitution.
78' Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig sends an effort wide of target
78' Angelino puts in a cross...
78' Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig heads the ball to a team mate.
77' Angelino puts in a cross...
77' Taiwo Awoniyi relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Angelino puts in a cross...
77' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig takes a short corner kick from the right.
77' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
76' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
76' Could be a good chance here as Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
76' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 39%, RB Leipzig: 61%.
75' Safe hands from Peter Gulacsi as he comes out and claims the ball
75' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
75' Niko Giesselmann of Union Berlin passes the ball to a team mate.
74' Tyler Adams is penalised for pushing Taiwo Awoniyi.
74' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Nordi Mukiele is penalised for pushing Sheraldo Becker.
73' Kevin Kampl from RB Leipzig makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
73' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
72' Max Kruse is leaving the field to be replaced by Genki Haraguchi in a tactical substitution.
72' Mohamed Simakan relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
71' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Mohamed Simakan relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
70' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 40%, RB Leipzig: 60%.
70' Lukas Klostermann is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Simakan in a tactical substitution.
70' Konrad Laimer is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Kampl in a tactical substitution.
70' A shot by Sheraldo Becker is blocked.
69' Could be a good chance here as Robin Knoche from Union Berlin cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
69' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
68' Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
68' Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig heads the ball to a team mate.
68' A player from RB Leipzig takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
68' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
67' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Taiwo Awoniyi is penalised for pushing Tyler Adams.
66' Niko Giesselmann swings in a cross from the free kick.
65' Yellow card for Dominik Szoboszlai.
65' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig commits a foul by elbowing Sheraldo Becker
65' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
65' Angelino puts in a cross...
65' Robin Knoche relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Dominik Szoboszlai swings in a cross from the free kick.
65' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 41%, RB Leipzig: 59%.
64' Benjamin Henrichs is leaving the field to be replaced by Emil Forsberg in a tactical substitution.
64' Rani Khedira from Union Berlin receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
64' Dangerous challenge by Rani Khedira from Union Berlin. Christopher Nkunku on the receiving end of that.
64' Taiwo Awoniyi sends a header towards goal, but the keeper is equal to it.
63' Julian Ryerson puts in a cross...
63' Dominik Szoboszlai relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Niko Giesselmann from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the left.
62' Lukas Klostermann clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
62' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
62' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
61' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
60' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
60' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 41%, RB Leipzig: 59%.
60' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig sends an effort wide of target
59' Benjamin Henrichs puts in a cross...
59' Taiwo Awoniyi relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Dominik Szoboszlai swings in a cross from the free kick.
58' Robin Knoche is penalised for pushing Christopher Nkunku.
58' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
57' G O O O A A A L - Timo Baumgartl reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!57' A shot by Max Kruse is blocked.
57' Niko Giesselmann from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the left.
56' Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin directs a ball squarely in the box.
56' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
56' Union Berlin start a counter attack.
56' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 41%, RB Leipzig: 59%.
55' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
55' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
55' Andreas Luthe clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
54' Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
54' The referee signals a free kick as Rani Khedira from Union Berlin trips Dominik Szoboszlai
53' Nordi Mukiele of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Rani Khedira is penalised for pushing Benjamin Henrichs.
52' Could be a good chance here as Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
52' Union Berlin start a counter attack.
52' Robin Knoche relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Konrad Laimer puts in a cross...
51' Obstruction as Rani Khedira cuts off the run of Peter Gulacsi. A free-kick is awarded.
51' Safe hands from Peter Gulacsi as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Poor play by Lukas Klostermann as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
51' Niko Giesselmann puts in a cross...
50' Nordi Mukiele relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
50' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 44%, RB Leipzig: 56%.
49' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Nordi Mukiele relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Niko Giesselmann puts in a cross...
48' Nordi Mukiele relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
47' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
47' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
46' Sheraldo Becker is penalised for pushing Nordi Mukiele.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 44%, RB Leipzig: 56%.
45' Benjamin Henrichs from RB Leipzig crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
45' Goal kick for RB Leipzig.
45' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 44%, RB Leipzig: 56%.
44' Konrad Laimer relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
44' Niko Giesselmann from Union Berlin tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
43' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
42' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
42' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
41' A chance presents itself to Andre Silva from RB Leipzig but his header goes wide
40' Konrad Laimer from RB Leipzig makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
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 tries to play a 1-2 with Andre Silva, but the ball is intercepted.
40' Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
40' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 44%, RB Leipzig: 56%.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Marvin Friedrich from Union Berlin trips Angelino
39' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
39' Poor play by Dominik Szoboszlai as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
39' Max Kruse swings in a cross from the free kick.
38' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig commits a foul by elbowing Grischa Proemel
38' Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' Could be a good chance here as Max Kruse from Union Berlin cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
38' Max Kruse of Union Berlin passes the ball to a team mate.
37' Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Taiwo Awoniyi
37' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig is ruled offside.
36' Could be a good chance here as Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
35' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' The game is restarted.
35' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 45%, RB Leipzig: 55%.
34' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
34' Max Kruse from Union Berlin directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
33' Konrad Laimer relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
33' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
32' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
31' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 43%, RB Leipzig: 57%.
30' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
29' Nordi Mukiele puts in a cross...
29' Angelino from RB Leipzig makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
29' Angelino from RB Leipzig directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
27' Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Could be a good chance here as Max Kruse from Union Berlin cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
27' Union Berlin start a counter attack.
27' Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
27' Angelino from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the right.
27' Robin Knoche clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
26' Konrad Laimer puts in a cross...
26' Benjamin Henrichs of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
26' The referee signals a free kick as Niko Giesselmann from Union Berlin trips Benjamin Henrichs
25' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 46%, RB Leipzig: 54%.
24' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
24' Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
24' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
23' The game is restarted.
22' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin trips Angelino
22' Josko Gvardiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Max Kruse from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the right.
22' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22' Max Kruse from Union Berlin passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
21' Josko Gvardiol hand-balls.
21' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 47%, RB Leipzig: 53%.
20' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin is ruled offside.
20' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
19' A chance presents itself to Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig but his header goes wide
19' Angelino puts in a cross...
18' Rani Khedira relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the right.
18' Dominik Szoboszlai works the keeper with a shot from long range. The ball goes out for a corner.
18' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' RB Leipzig with a potentially dangerous attack.
17' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 47%, RB Leipzig: 53%.
15' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
15' Christopher Nkunku goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
14' The referee signals a free kick as Marvin Friedrich from Union Berlin trips Dominik Szoboszlai
13' Dominik Szoboszlai provided the assist for the goal.
13' G O O O A A A L - Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!13' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
13' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
12' How did he miss that? Max Kruse has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
12' Oh no. From a promising position Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
12' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
12' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin trips Angelino
10' Union Berlin start a counter attack.
10' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 59%, RB Leipzig: 41%.
10' Niko Giesselmann relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Angelino from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the right.
10' Konrad Laimer from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
9' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8' A shot by Sheraldo Becker is blocked.
8' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
7' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
6' Timo Baumgartl provided the assist for the goal.
6' G O O O A A A L - Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Taiwo Awoniyi6' Timo Baumgartl from Union Berlin heads the ball to a team mate.
6' Julian Ryerson puts in a cross...
6' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin takes a short corner kick from the right.
6' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
6' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
5' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Union Berlin: 47%, RB Leipzig: 53%.
5' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
4' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Angelino from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
4' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
4' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Julian Ryerson from Union Berlin tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
3' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
3' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Timo Baumgartl from Union Berlin tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
2' Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2' A player from Union Berlin takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
1' Benjamin Henrichs relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
1' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
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.
Welcome to Alte Foersterei, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Max favourites reached