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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 12,824 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Jentsch.


0.00
Hertha BSC start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.57
Rainer Ritzinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Birkwald. Paul Birkwald shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
4.54
Marcel Maier makes a probing pass to Dave Lawton. Showing intelligent composure, Dave Lawton laces a through ball forward to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.23
Eric Seifert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Ball. Harry Ball shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Dave Lawton laces a through ball forward to Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller makes a probing pass to Paul Birkwald but he's offside!
15.09
Nicholas Beresford flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Seeler collects the pass. Stefan Seeler flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Ball. Harry Ball threads a neat, attacking ball through to Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
18.15
Dave Lawton flicks a high pass forward. Paul Birkwald collects the pass. Paul Birkwald whips in a cross ball towards Christian Schönenborn. Christian Schönenborn directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Christian Schönenborn!
21.47
Nicholas Beresford flicks a high pass forward to Craig Rankin who brings the ball under control. Craig Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Seeler. Stefan Seeler skips past Jonas Rösler! Stefan Seeler tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefan Seeler!
30.44
Marcel Maier catches Stefan Seeler on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcel Maier and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Seeler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.11
Paul Birkwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Marshall.
39.27
Nicholas Beresford breaks forward. Nicholas Beresford sees space and advances. Nicholas Beresford plays a one-two with Stefan Seeler and advances towards the goal... Nicholas Beresford cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
40.02
Stefan Seeler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Delaney. Ronnie Delaney knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dries Winter who gathers it comfortably.
42.29
Marcel Maier flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Scheffler threads the ball through to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Marcel Robbemond has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Wilfred Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Paul Birkwald collects the pass. Paul Birkwald shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alemannia Aachen kick off!
47.23
Craig Rankin knocks the ball forward to Harry Ball. Harry Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Borchard. Some superb footwork from Lennart Borchard provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.40
Ronnie Delaney runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ronnie Delaney whips in a cross ball towards Harry Ball. Harry Ball rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.23
James Marshall catches Gerhard Köller on the ankles. James Marshall is shown the yellow card! Gerhard Köller stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.02
Wilfred Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Scheffler controls it well on his chest. Lennart Scheffler flicks a high ball forward to Alan Goldberg who takes it down. Alan Goldberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.40
Ronnie Delaney threads a neat ball through to Stefan Seeler. Stefan Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Ritzinger.
61.56
Marcel Maier knocks the ball forward to Christian Schönenborn. Christian Schönenborn sees Alan Goldberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Goldberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Beresford.
69.44
From the throw-in, Ronnie Delaney picks out Julian Bräutigam. Julian Bräutigam kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard threads a neat ball through to Harry Ball. Some good footwork from Harry Ball provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Jonas Rösler happens to be in the right place to block it.
71.16
Dave Lawton plays the ball forward to Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.06
Jonas Rösler threads the ball through to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg darts forward. Alan Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
77.41
Wilfred Mendes hacks Alexander Scheffler from behind! Wilfred Mendes is warned by the referee! Alexander Scheffler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.53
Rainer Ritzinger hacks Lennart Borchard from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Borchard stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.52
Gerhard Köller makes a simple pass to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Marcel Robbemond manages to gather it effortlessly.
87.22
Marcel Maier brings the ball forward. Marcel Maier flicks a high pass forward. Alan Goldberg collects the pass. Alan Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Birkwald. Paul Birkwald jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.3975903614458 vs 50.6024096385542
Play Area
Home team third: 27.71%, Midfield: 44.58%, Away team third: 27.71%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Seeler of Alemannia Aachen

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Dries Winter (GK)
6
2. Marcel Maier (DEF)
6
3. Jonas Rösler (DEF)
6
6. Dave Lawton (MID)
7
6
9. Alan Goldberg (ATT)
8
10. Paul Birkwald (ATT)
7
11. Gerhard Köller (ATT)
6

12. Hauke Helmer (ATT)
0
13. Hannes Jahn (ATT)
0
14. Eric Knapp (GK)
0

5
7
7. Stefan Seeler (MID)
9
9. Craig Rankin (ATT)
7
10. Harry Ball (ATT)
7
11. Eric Seifert (ATT)
6

0
13. Simon Metzger (ATT)
0
0