FCU Union Berlin Union Berlin - WOB Wolfsburg Wolfsburg
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39 %Patrick Wimmer
0:18
Watch: Eta on Union's situation
Full-time: Union Berlin 1-2 Wolfsburg
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Full-time
0:28
Brilliant save from Grabara!
90'
+ 3
Substitution
90'
+ 3
Substitution
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time
Union have an additional five minutes to try and find a leveller....
88'
Subs for both sides
Arnold is on for Wolfsburg, with Haberer and Burcu playing the final few minutes for Union.
88'
Substitution
88'
Substitution
Game on!
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86'
Substitution
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
85'
Speculative efforts at goal
Unable to break down the home side, Union have been reduced to shooting from range. Trimmel's effort is blocked, while Schäfer's, from 30 or so yards out, flies into the stand.
82'
Not too far away from Daghim...
Wolfsburg are able to clear their lines after another Trimmel corner and launch swift counter in the opposite direction. The ball comes out on the left to Daghim, who shoots from a narrow angle, and misses the target by mere inches.
78'
Khedira picks up a yellow card
The Union man rivals Koulierakis for the ball, but his foot is too high. Unsurprisingly, he goes into the referee's book.
76'
Another wasted effort
Trimmel's corner is cleared but lands at the feet of Skarke, who has just come on, but his attempt from inside the penalty area floats well over the bar.
75'
Substitution
71'
Wolfsburg follow suit
Hecking also makes a double switch. Gerhardt comes on for goalscorer Wimmer, with Daghim replacing Amoura.
0:17
Double Union change
71'
Substitution
71'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
67'
Grabara forced into action
The Wolfsburg stopper does well to get ahead of the onrushing Burke and punch Trimmel's cross to safety. Grabara is attentive to the danger moments later, racing off his line to deny Ilić.
65'
Look away Union fans...
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
1.78
0.14
2
Goals
61'
Union building pressure
Wolfsburg have been pinned inside their own box in the last five minutes or so. However, nothing Union are doing in front of goal is having the desired effect. As such, Eta is about to make her first substitute as Union head coach...
58'
Belocian booked
The Wolfsburg defender stops a promising Union counter and picks up a yellow card.
56'
Union hit the post!
Trimmel whips in another superb cross from the right byline. Ilić meets it well inside the Wolfsburg box, but his header takes a deflection of a defender's head, and crashes off the right post. Fortune really is favouring Hecking's side so far today...
53'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
80%
%
Mohamed Amoura
10 times under pressure
51'
Close from Doekhi!
Trimmel tries to redeem himself immediately with a free-kick from the left. He swings the ball into the Wolfsburg penalty area, and after an attempted clearance, it falls at the feet of Doekhi from a few yards out. However, he snaps at the chance and stabs the ball wide.
Wolfsburg double their lead!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Union 0-1 Wolfsburg
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Half-time
45'
+ 2
Ansah from range...
The Union man shoots from the edge of the Wolfsburg box. It's a rasping effort, with plenty of power generated, but the ball whizzes just wide of Grabara's right post.
45'
+ 1
Stoppage time
There will be an additional three minutes at the end of the half.
43'
Ilić misses the target
The hosts are awarded a corner on the right. Ilić rises and reaches Trimmel's cross, but can't direct it goalwards.
42'
Neither side have been able to dominate the ball
Possession (%)
4654
0:25
Corner for Wolfsburg
36'
Amoura treated
The Wolfsburg forward is caught in the face by the trailing arm of Querfeld. After some treatment from the medical staff, he looks fine to continue.
Wolfsburg look comfortable
© Maja Hitij
32'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
27'
Calm before the storm?
The game has settled down a bit now, as both teams are neutralising each other. Union currently seem unable to make significant inroads.
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23'
Plenty of good chances - but no goals so far for Union
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.49
0.09
1
Goals
21'
Big chance for Ansah!
Trimmel is the man making things happen again. He whips in a deep cross from the right, picking out Ansah, who is only a few yards out. However, the forward gets his angles all wrong and heads the ball well wide. The momentum is very much with the home side...
18'
Doekhi heads over!
Union create another good opening. This time, a Rothe cross comes in from the left side, which is met well by Doekhi. He puts a bit too much on it, and the ball drops onto the roof of the net.
15'
Ansah forces a save
Union try to strike back immediately. Querfeld heads the ball down inside the Wolfsburg box, picking out an unmarked Ansah. His shot from 15 yards out is well saved by Grabara, who is able to parry the ball away.
0:16
Wolfsburg take the lead!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9'
First shot at goal
A corner comes in from Trimmel on the right. He picks out Leite on the penalty spot, whose header is straight at Wolfsburg stopper Grabara.
6'
Long throw from Trimmel
Union have the first opportunity to put Wolfsburg under some pressure with a throw into the box. However, Wimmer does well to head it away to safety.
4'
Early possession for Wolfsburg
The visitors are enjoying the ball in the early stages. They have a habit of conceding first this season and will be desperate to avoid doing the same this afternoon.
1'
We're underway!
The ball is rolling in this historic Bundesliga clash. Can Eta get off to a winning start as Union head coach?
Kick-off!
Youth vs experience
Hecking, at 61, is the oldest current Bundesliga coach, while Eta, at 34, is the youngest of all current coaches.
0:11
Inside the Wolfsburg dressing room
1:56
Watch: Marie-Louise Eta walks out at the Alten Försterei
Wolfsburg team news
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Union team news
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Starting line-up: VfL Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg subs
Pervan, Jenz, Adjetey, Kumbedi, Majer, Arnold, Gerhardt, Shiogai, Daghim
Starting line-up: 1. FC Union Berlin
Union subs
Klaus, Köhn, Nsoki, Juranovic, Král, Skarke, Haberer, Schäfer, Burcu
0:16
Watch: Welcome to the Alten Försterei
1:32
Watch: Eta - 'It's about the football'
Marie-Louise Eta on facing Wolfsburg
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Dieter Hecking on facing Union
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3:07
Watch: Eta blocking out the noise
0:14
Watch: Eta's first Union training session
Debutant Linus Güther
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Mr Wolfsburg
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The Unrelegatables
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1:44
Watch: Heldt backs Eta
Historic appointment
© Maja Hitij
2:03
Watch: Wolfsburg 3-1 Union - previous meeting
2:03
Watch: Heidenheim 3-1 Union - highlights
2:03
Watch: Wolfsburg 1-2 Frankfurt - highlights
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