Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to MSV Duisburg. A crowd of 8,498 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hertha BSC and MSV Duisburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Frieser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hertha BSC and MSV Duisburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Frieser.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with MSV Duisburg kicking off!
2.59
0-0Jakob Dittmann makes a simple pass to Samir Riemann. Samir Riemann knocks the ball forward to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.20
Marques Pereira Prat flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Hässler.
10.46
0-0With vision, Tobias Friedmann picks a pass forward to Paul Meidt. Paul Meidt plays a one-two with Thomas Eilts and advances towards the goal... Paul Meidt rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.52
Simon Hässler makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Hässler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Nordwald.
36.03
Samir Scheffler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Meidt. Paul Meidt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Meidt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.19
0-0John Cooper makes a probing pass to Marques Pereira Prat. Marques Pereira Prat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Buchwald. Simon Hässler hacks Jonas Buchwald from behind! Jonas Buchwald appeals for a penalty! Given!!
40.19
0-0The referee points to the spot..
41.31
1-0Jonas Buchwald takes a short run up. The ball slams so fast into the top right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hertha BSC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hertha BSC kick off!
54.01
Guerino Favalli makes a simple pass to Maurizio Di Meglio. Maurizio Di Meglio threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Neuhaus who gathers it comfortably.
59.50
1-0Jonas Buchwald barges into Gareth Johnson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gareth Johnson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.52
Uwe Reimers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Scheffler. Samir Scheffler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler plays a scrappy one-two with Thomas Eilts and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Sebastian Winkler provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Torsten Neuhaus has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.53
Jonas Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
67.53
Uwe Reimers flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Eilts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Eilts whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. MSV Duisburg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
71.02
Samir Riemann kicks a strong pass forward to Marques Pereira Prat. Marques Pereira Prat knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gareth Johnson.
77.18
2-1Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Graham Cort replacing Arthur Gerrard .
78.20
Tobias Friedmann hits a low pass to Thomas Eilts. Thomas Eilts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Schröder.
89.27
Samir Riemann chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Palumbo. Samir Scheffler catches Nico Palumbo on the ankles. Penalty for Hertha BSC!!
89.27
The referee points to the spot..
90.00
Jonas Buchwald takes a slow run up. The keeper dives to the right but Jonas Buchwald cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jonas Buchwald 41 (p), 64, 90 (p) | Sebastian Winkler 61 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Winkler of MSV Duisburg |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Torsten Neuhaus (GK)
6
2. Jan Nordwald (DEF)
6
3. John Cooper (DEF)
6
4. Dietmar Schröder (DEF)
7
5. Jakob Dittmann (DEF)
7
6. David Matthäus (MID)
6
7. Samir Riemann (MID)
7
8. Marques Pereira Prat (MID)
6
9. Arthur Gerrard (MID)
6
10. Jonas Buchwald (ATT)
9
11. Nico Palumbo (ATT)
7
12. Graham Cort (DEF)
6
13. Martin Rummenigge (DEF)
0
14. David Widmann (DEF)
0
1. Linus Prantl (GK)
6
2. Gareth Johnson (DEF)
6
3. Uwe Reimers (DEF)
6
4. Maurizio Di Meglio (DEF)
7
5. Guerino Favalli (DEF)
7
6. Paul Meidt (MID)
7
7. Samir Scheffler (MID)
7
8. Tobias Friedmann (MID)
7
9. Simon Hässler (MID)
6
10. Thomas Eilts (ATT)
7
11. Sebastian Winkler (ATT)
9
12. Oliver Zick (GK)
0
13. Paul Birkwald (ATT)
0
14. Nico Lindner (ATT)
0