Match Report
| Hertha BSC | Hertha BSC |  |  | FSV Mainz 05 | FSV Mainz 05 | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Eric Knapp | E. Knapp |  | 53 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Robbie Coppinger | R. Coppinger | ||||||||
| Scott Souness | S. Souness |  | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Marcel Hamann | M. Hamann | |||||||||
| Marcel Maier | M. Maier | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Philipp Hollmer | P. Hollmer | |||||||||
| Jonas Rösler | J. Rösler | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Samir Haller | S. Haller | |||||||||
| Christian Schönenborn | C. Schönenborn | | 71 | M | | 5 | | | D | 48 |  | Fernando Nascimento | F. Nascimento | ||||||||
| Dave Lawton | D. Lawton | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | David Töpfer | D. Töpfer | |||||||||
| Lennart Scheffler | L. Scheffler | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Dietmar Klimek | D. Klimek | |||||||||
| Abel Quaresma | A. Quaresma | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 |  | Nabil De Gier | N. De Gier | |||||||||
| Alan Goldberg | A. Goldberg | | 67 | A | | 9 | | M | 56 | | Kevin Gerlach | K. Gerlach | |||||||||
| Franco Maniero | F. Maniero |  | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Matthias Sachs | M. Sachs | |||||||||
| Paul Birkwald | P. Birkwald | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Dirk Lurling | D. Lurling | |||||||||
| Rainer Ritzinger | R. Ritzinger | | 57 | D | | 12 | | G | 58 |  | Elena Verges | E. Verges | |||||||||
| Hauke Helmer | H. Helmer | | 55 | A | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Samuel Campos | S. Campos | | 54 | D | | 14 | | A | 55 | | Martin Welke | M. Welke | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 12,587 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
0.00
0-0Hertha BSC start the match!
2.54
0-0Philipp Hollmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nabil De Gier. Nabil De Gier plays the ball forward to Dirk Lurling. Dirk Lurling knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.39
1-0Marcel Maier passes the ball forward to Dave Lawton. Dave Lawton sees Alan Goldberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Goldberg whips in a cross ball towards Franco Maniero. Franco Maniero powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.33
1-0Dietmar Klimek darts forward. Dietmar Klimek tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Eric Knapp.
12.03
Scott Souness makes a probing pass to Franco Maniero. Franco Maniero whips in a cross ball towards Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Robbie Coppinger!
15.54
1-0Dave Lawton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dave Lawton shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
16.20
Samir Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Sachs. Matthias Sachs cuts inside the box! Matthias Sachs takes a shot at goal but Eric Knapp reads it well. Quality keeping!
18.48
Marcel Maier flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Scheffler who takes it down. Lennart Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Franco Maniero. Franco Maniero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.42
Scott Souness takes the throw-in. Christian Schönenborn chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Scheffler. Lennart Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Hamann.
22.58
1-0Dave Lawton catches Dietmar Klimek on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dietmar Klimek runs off the knock.
27.22
Marcel Maier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Quaresma. Abel Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Scheffler. Lennart Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.00
Philipp Hollmer flicks a high ball forward to Nabil De Gier who takes it down. Nabil De Gier laces a through ball forward to Dirk Lurling. Dirk Lurling plays a scrappy one-two with Nabil De Gier and advances towards the goal... Dirk Lurling cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.44
Lennart Scheffler passes the ball forward to Paul Birkwald. Paul Birkwald knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.47
Alan Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Birkwald. Paul Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samir Haller.
42.30
With some swift thinking, Marcel Maier plays the ball forward to Dave Lawton. Dave Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg powers a header at goal. Alan Goldberg scores for Hertha BSC!!
45.00
Jonas Rösler kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Lawton. Dave Lawton makes a simple pass to Franco Maniero. Franco Maniero shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 get the second half underway!
49.57
2-0Dave Lawton flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Scheffler collects the pass. Lennart Scheffler passes the ball forward but Franco Maniero is offside!
51.45
Alan Goldberg threads a neat ball through to Franco Maniero. Franco Maniero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samir Haller.
53.30
Fernando Nascimento makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Klimek controls it well on his chest. Dietmar Klimek cuts inside the box! Dietmar Klimek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.31
Without breaking stride, Dietmar Klimek plays the ball forward to David Töpfer. David Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Sachs. Matthias Sachs makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Eric Knapp had no chance!! Goal for FSV Mainz 05!
63.52
Marcel Maier flicks a high ball forward to Scott Souness who takes it down. Scott Souness flicks a high pass forward. Christian Schönenborn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Schönenborn shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
72.42
Marcel Maier flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Scheffler who brings the ball under control. Lennart Scheffler hits a low pass to Franco Maniero. Franco Maniero lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.18
Christian Schönenborn kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samir Haller.
78.03
Dave Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franco Maniero. Franco Maniero shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.26
Christian Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Alan Goldberg comfortably collects the pass. Alan Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Birkwald. Paul Birkwald knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Robbie Coppinger manages to keep it out.
84.33
With imagination, Dirk Lurling picks a pass forward to Nabil De Gier. Nabil De Gier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.57
Scott Souness flicks a high pass forward. Christian Schönenborn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Schönenborn makes a simple pass to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg whips in a cross ball towards Paul Birkwald. Paul Birkwald connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Robbie Coppinger gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.02
Marcel Maier takes a quick throw-in. Scott Souness flicks a high pass forward. Dave Lawton collects the pass. Dave Lawton threads the ball through to Paul Birkwald. Paul Birkwald finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Robbie Coppinger manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Franco Maniero 3 Alan Goldberg 42, 72 | Matthias Sachs 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eric Knapp (GK)
6
2. Scott Souness (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Maier (DEF)
6
4. Jonas Rösler (DEF)
6
5. Christian Schönenborn (MID)
6
6. Dave Lawton (MID)
7
7. Lennart Scheffler (MID)
6
8. Abel Quaresma (MID)
6
9. Alan Goldberg (ATT)
9
10. Franco Maniero (ATT)
8
11. Paul Birkwald (ATT)
6
12. Rainer Ritzinger (DEF)
0
13. Hauke Helmer (ATT)
0
14. Samuel Campos (DEF)
0
1. Robbie Coppinger (GK)
7
2. Marcel Hamann (DEF)
6
3. Philipp Hollmer (DEF)
6
4. Samir Haller (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Nascimento (DEF)
6
6. David Töpfer (MID)
6
7. Dietmar Klimek (MID)
7
8. Nabil De Gier (MID)
6
9. Kevin Gerlach (MID)
6
10. Matthias Sachs (ATT)
7
11. Dirk Lurling (ATT)
6
12. Elena Verges (GK)
0
13. Andy Mason (MID)
0
14. Martin Welke (ATT)
0