Match report

Union Berlin Defeats 1. FC Magdeburg 3-0 in 2. Bundesliga

Union Berlin
Union Berlin
3–0
FT
1. FC Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg
May 12, 2019

Union Berlin stymied 1. FC Magdeburg with a convincing 3-0 victory in their 2. Bundesliga match. Goals from G. Promel, S. Polter, and Polter's second sealed the win, showcasing Union Berlin's resilience and tactical prowess. The match was a testament to Union Berlin's solid defense and effective attacking strategies, leaving 1. FC Magdeburg struggling to find the back of the net.

Key Facts

  • • Union Berlin 3–0 1. FC Magdeburg
  • • G. Promel scored the first goal in the 8th minute
  • • S. Polter scored in the 31st minute, assisted by S. Andersson
  • • 1. FC Magdeburg's A. Ignjovski received a yellow card in the 52nd minute
  • • Union Berlin's S. Polter added the third goal in the 90+6th minute
  • • S. Polter also received a yellow card in the 90th minute

Lineups

Union Berlin

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Gikiewicz (G)
  • 14 K. Reichel (D)
  • 19 F. Hübner (D)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (D)
  • 5 M. Friedrich (D)
  • 24 M. Schmiedebach (M)
  • 32 R. Zulj (M)
  • 21 G. Prömel (M)
  • 8 J. Mees (M)
  • 9 S. Polter (F)
  • 10 S. Andersson (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 F. Kroos
  • 25 C. Lenz
  • 7 M. Hartel
  • 11 A. Gogia
  • 20 S. Abdullahi
  • 12 J. Jensen
  • 29 M. Parensen

1. FC Magdeburg

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Loria (G)
  • 29 T. Perthel (D)
  • 10 N. Hammann (M)
  • 18 A. Ignjovski (M)
  • 13 D. Erdmann (D)
  • 21 R. Preißinger (M)
  • 5 T. Müller (D)
  • 26 M. Bülter (M)
  • 24 T. Chahed (D)
  • 11 C. Beck (F)
  • 7 F. Lohkemper (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Costly
  • 27 S. Lewerenz
  • 6 B. Rother
  • 14 S. Schäfer
  • 17 R. Weil
  • 30 A. Brunst
  • 22 M. Osei-Kwadwo

Timeline

  1. Union Berlin
    8' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Promel
  2. Union Berlin
    31' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Polter · Assist: S. Andersson
  3. 1. FC Magdeburg
    52' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ignjovski
  4. 1. FC Magdeburg
    58' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Lohkemper · On: M. Costly
  5. 1. FC Magdeburg
    59' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Chahed · On: S. Lewerenz
  6. Union Berlin
    72' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Mees · On: F. Kroos
  7. 1. FC Magdeburg
    73' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ignjovski · On: B. Rother
  8. Union Berlin
    79' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Reichel · On: Christopher Lenz
  9. Union Berlin
    90'+6 Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Polter
  10. Union Berlin
    90'+8 Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Žulj · On: M. Hartel
  11. Union Berlin
    90' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    S. Polter

Match Stats

Stat Union Berlin 1. FC Magdeburg
Fouls 24 16
Pass Accuracy 68% 63%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 12
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 386 331
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 7 1
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 264 209
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Union Berlin's early goal by G. Promel in the 8th minute set the tone for the game
  • ▸ S. Polter's second goal in stoppage time in the 90+6th minute sealed the victory for Union Berlin