Match report

Union Berlin Defeats Greifswalder FC 1-0 in DFB Pokal

Greifswalder FC
Greifswalder FC
0–1
FT
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Aug 17, 2024

Union Berlin emerged victorious against Greifswalder FC in their DFB Pokal encounter, securing a 1-0 triumph. Despite facing stiff resistance from the home side, Union's resilience and tactical adjustments paid off as Yannick Vertessen netted the only goal of the match.

Key Facts

  • • Union Berlin won 1-0 against Greifswalder FC in the DFB Pokal.
  • • Y. Vertessen scored the only goal for Union Berlin at minute 67.
  • • O. Heil of Greifswalder FC received a yellow card for persistent fouling (36').
  • • Substitutions included Yannick Vertessen coming on for Janik Haberer and Andreas Schafer in Union Berlin's lineup.

Lineups

Greifswalder FC

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Jakubov (G)
  • 29 M. Eglseder (D)
  • 3 L. Hollenbach (D)
  • 24 P. Schmedemann (D)
  • 6 J. Farr (M)
  • 25 O. Daedlow (M)
  • 8 N. Brandt (M)
  • 13 J. Engel (M)
  • 19 O. Heil (F)
  • 90 S. Benyamina (F)
  • 23 J. Manske (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 R. Sanin
  • 18 E. Kratzer
  • 17 L. Griebsch
  • 10 A. Abu-Alfa
  • 9 C. Kosak
  • 20 D. Vogt
  • 16 F. Hetzsch
  • 44 N. Hoffmann
  • 37 L. Petzold

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Rønnow (G)
  • 5 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 2 K. Vogt (D)
  • 14 L. Querfeld (D)
  • 19 J. Haberer (M)
  • 13 A. Schäfer (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 6 R. Gosens (M)
  • 20 L. Bénes (F)
  • 16 B. Hollerbach (F)
  • 17 J. Siebatcheu (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Y. Vertessen
  • 28 C. Trimmel
  • 21 T. Skarke
  • 29 L. Tousart
  • 36 A. Kemlein
  • 15 T. Rothe
  • 9 I. Prtajin
  • 37 A. Schwolow
  • 3 P. Jaeckel

Timeline

  1. Greifswalder FC
    36' Greifswalder FC Card · Yellow Card
    O. Heil

    Persistent fouling

  2. Greifswalder FC
    58' Greifswalder FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Heil · On: R. Sanin
  3. Union Berlin
    64' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Schafer · On: Y. Vertessen
  4. Union Berlin
    65' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Janik Haberer · On: Christopher Trimmel
  5. Union Berlin
    67' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Vertessen · Assist: B. Hollerbach
  6. Greifswalder FC
    68' Greifswalder FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Engel · On: E. Kratzer
  7. Greifswalder FC
    69' Greifswalder FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Manske · On: L. Griebsch
  8. Union Berlin
    80' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Siebatcheu · On: T. Skarke
  9. Union Berlin
    80' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Bénes · On: L. Tousart
  10. Greifswalder FC
    81' Greifswalder FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Daedlow · On: A. Abu-Alfa
  11. Greifswalder FC
    81' Greifswalder FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Hollenbach · On: C. Kosak
  12. Union Berlin
    86' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Vertessen

    Foul

  13. Greifswalder FC
    89' Greifswalder FC Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sanin

    Foul

  14. Union Berlin
    90'+2 Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rani Khedira · On: A. Kemlein

Match Stats

Stat Greifswalder FC Union Berlin
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 65% 82%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 30
Corners 3 14
Total Passes 272 491
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 17
Shots on Target 2 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 9
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 176 404
Shots Inside Box 4 22
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match was evenly contested until the 67th minute when Y. Vertessen scored, giving Union Berlin a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Union Berlin introduced multiple substitutions towards the end of the game to maintain their defensive structure and secure the win.