Match report

Union Berlin Defeats Verl 1-0 in DFB Pokal

Verl
Verl
0–1
FT
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Feb 5, 2020

Union Berlin edged out Verl 1-0 in a closely contested DFB Pokal match, thanks to a late goal from Robert Andrich. The win secures Union Berlin's progression in the cup competition, while Verl fought valiantly but could not find the equalizer to keep their cup hopes alive.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Verl 0–1 Union Berlin
  • • Robert Andrich scored the winning goal for Union Berlin in the 85th minute
  • • M. Ingvartsen and Robert Andrich were both shown yellow cards for Union Berlin
  • • N. Hecker and Jan Schöppner received yellow cards for Verl
  • • Union Berlin made three substitutions: A. Ujah, C. Gentner, and J. Ryerson replaced M. Bulter, G. Promel, and M. Ingvartsen

Lineups

Verl

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 32 R. Brüseke (G)
  • 23 J. Stöckner (D)
  • 15 F. Lach (D)
  • 21 L. Ritzka (D)
  • 14 P. Choroba (D)
  • 13 Z. Janjić (F)
  • 17 N. Hecker (F)
  • 7 M. Kurt (M)
  • 6 R. Schallenberg (M)
  • 3 J. Schöppner (M)
  • 18 A. Yildirim (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 P. Schikowski
  • 9 E. Andzouana
  • 10 M. Haeder
  • 24 A. Heinz
  • 22 L. Klante
  • 11 J. Schröder
  • 16 S. Schmik
  • 4 D. Mikic
  • 19 Y. Langesberg

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Gikiewicz (G)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (M)
  • 25 C. Lenz (M)
  • 5 M. Friedrich (D)
  • 31 K. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 34 C. Gentner (M)
  • 29 M. Parensen (D)
  • 30 R. Andrich (M)
  • 11 A. Ujah (F)
  • 10 S. Andersson (F)
  • 32 M. Ingvartsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Bülter
  • 21 G. Prömel
  • 6 J. Ryerson
  • 35 M. Nicolas
  • 27 S. Becker
  • 19 F. Hübner
  • 23 F. Kroos
  • 18 Y. Mallı
  • 9 S. Polter

Timeline

  1. Union Berlin
    7' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ingvartsen
  2. Verl
    43' Verl Card · Yellow Card
    N. Hecker
  3. Union Berlin
    56' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    Robert Andrich
  4. Union Berlin
    60' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ujah · On: M. Bulter
  5. Verl
    68' Verl subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Hecker · On: P. Schikowski
  6. Union Berlin
    73' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Gentner · On: G. Promel
  7. Verl
    84' Verl Card · Yellow Card
    Jan Schöppner
  8. Verl
    84' Verl subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aygün Yildirim · On: E. Andzouana
  9. Union Berlin
    85' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    Robert Andrich
  10. Verl
    88' Verl subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Schallenberg · On: M. Haeder
  11. Union Berlin
    90'+2 Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ingvartsen · On: J. Ryerson

Match Stats

Stat Verl Union Berlin
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 67% 72%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 13
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 417 426
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 1 5
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 278 306
Shots Inside Box 3 7
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Union Berlin took the lead in the 85th minute when Robert Andrich scored the only goal, which changed the momentum of the match
  • ▸ Both teams received multiple yellow cards, indicating a fiercely competitive match that saw key players cautioned, potentially affecting their impact