Match report

Union Berlin Defeats Waldhof Mannheim 3-1 in DFB Pokal

Waldhof Mannheim
Waldhof Mannheim
1–3
AET
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Oct 27, 2021

Union Berlin secured a 3-1 victory over Waldhof Mannheim in their DFB Pokal clash, with key goals from K. Behrens and T. Awoniyi ensuring their progression. Despite an early lead from A. Rossipal, Union Berlin responded swiftly and dominated the latter part of the match.

Key Facts

  • • Waldhof Mannheim: 1 goal, scored by A. Rossipal in the 4th minute
  • • Union Berlin: 3 goals, scored by K. Behrens (18th and 118th minutes), and T. Awoniyi (87th minute)
  • • Union Berlin had 3 yellow cards: S. Becker, Paul Jaeckel, and N. Gießelmann
  • • Waldhof Mannheim had 3 yellow cards: F. Wagner, N. Sommer, and A. Lebeau

Lineups

Waldhof Mannheim

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 J. Bartels (G)
  • 5 M. Seegert (D)
  • 21 A. Rossipal (D)
  • 2 N. Sommer (D)
  • 13 M. Schnatterer (M)
  • 37 M. Höger (M)
  • 19 A. Donkor (D)
  • 17 M. Costly (M)
  • 6 S. Russo (M)
  • 20 A. Lebeau (M)
  • 29 G. Jurcher (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 D. Martinović
  • 9 J. Boyamba
  • 8 F. Wagner
  • 27 G. Gohlke
  • 7 O. Ünlüçifçi
  • 24 M. Gottschling
  • 4 J. Verlaat
  • 1 T. Königsmann
  • 25 B. Əkinçiər

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 19 F. Rønnow (G)
  • 20 B. Oczipka (M)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (M)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 25 T. Baumgartl (D)
  • 3 P. Jaeckel (D)
  • 24 G. Haraguchi (M)
  • 21 G. Prömel (M)
  • 9 A. Voglsammer (F)
  • 17 K. Behrens (F)
  • 27 S. Becker (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 R. Khedira
  • 36 C. Teuchert
  • 14 T. Awoniyi
  • 23 N. Gießelmann
  • 15 P. Wszołek
  • 18 K. Endo
  • 1 A. Luthe
  • 30 K. Möhwald
  • 26 T. Puchacz

Timeline

  1. Waldhof Mannheim
    4' Waldhof Mannheim Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Rossipal
  2. Union Berlin
    18' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Behrens · Assist: A. Voglsammer
  3. Union Berlin
    41' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    S. Becker

    Foul

  4. Union Berlin
    57' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Voglsammer · On: Rani Khedira
  5. Waldhof Mannheim
    62' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Jurcher · On: D. Martinovic
  6. Union Berlin
    72' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Haraguchi · On: C. Teuchert
  7. Union Berlin
    72' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Becker · On: T. Awoniyi
  8. Waldhof Mannheim
    79' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Costly · On: J. Boyamba
  9. Waldhof Mannheim
    80' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Russo · On: F. Wagner
  10. Waldhof Mannheim
    85' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow Card
    F. Wagner

    Foul

  11. Union Berlin
    87' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    Paul Jaeckel

    Foul

  12. Union Berlin
    90' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Oczipka · On: N. Gießelmann
  13. Union Berlin
    94' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Awoniyi · Assist: G. Promel
  14. Waldhof Mannheim
    100' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow Card
    N. Sommer

    Foul

  15. Waldhof Mannheim
    101' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Lebeau · On: O. Ünlüçifçi
  16. Union Berlin
    103' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Christopher Trimmel · On: P. Wszolek
  17. Union Berlin
    118' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Behrens · Assist: R. Knoche
  18. Union Berlin
    119' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    N. Gießelmann

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Waldhof Mannheim Union Berlin
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 69% 75%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 13
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 454 587
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 315 438
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Union Berlin's goal by K. Behrens in the 18th minute equalized the match, setting the tone for their dominant performance
  • ▸ T. Awoniyi's goal in the 87th minute solidified Union Berlin's lead, shifting the momentum decisively in their favor