Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Red Bull Arena where RB Leipzig play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 12,122 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Hässler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Hässler.
0.00
0-0RB Leipzig start the match!
6.11
0-0Lennart Scheffler catches Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff on the ankles. The referee calls over Lennart Scheffler and shows him a yellow card! Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.38
0-0Lennart Scheffler comes in with a late challenge on Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff. The referee calls over Lennart Scheffler and warns him to calm down! Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff runs off the knock.
12.41
0-0Mario Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Friedmann collects the pass. Thomas Friedmann flicks a high ball forward to David Campbell who takes it down. David Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Souness.
16.30
Jonas Rösler barges into Gerhard Kistner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerhard Kistner stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.33
0-0Lennart Scheffler threads the ball through to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg plays a one-two with Paul Birkwald and advances towards the goal... Alan Goldberg shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
28.56
0-0Marcel Maier flicks a high pass forward. Christian Schönenborn collects the pass. Christian Schönenborn shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Kevin Francke manages to gather it.
39.08
Lennart Scheffler passes the ball forward to Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RB Leipzig appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Hertha BSC kick off!
47.10
Lennart Scheffler flicks a high pass forward to Christian Schönenborn who brings the ball under control. Christian Schönenborn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.36
Paul Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Nunes.
55.43
Julian Bierhoff brings the ball forward. Julian Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Moritz Meidt smothers it!
59.25
Scott Souness sees Abel Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Quaresma threads the ball through to Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
60.32
Noah Arnold sees a break and surges forward. Noah Arnold knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Rösler.
69.20
0-1Christian Schönenborn flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Birkwald. Paul Birkwald beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.48
Alan Goldberg clumsily knocks into Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff. Alan Goldberg is given a warning by the referee! Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff runs off the knock.
75.20
Jonas Rösler decides to run forward with the ball. Jonas Rösler makes a probing pass to Paul Birkwald. Paul Birkwald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Nunes.
83.11
Marcel Maier flicks a high ball forward to Paul Birkwald who takes it down. Paul Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bakary Diakite.
84.35
Mario Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Noah Arnold collects the pass. Noah Arnold makes a simple pass to David Campbell. David Campbell shoots from outside the area but is denied by Moritz Meidt. Excellent save.
85.25
Thomas Friedmann sees David Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Souness.
87.34
Lennart Scheffler makes a beautiful solo run. Lennart Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Francke who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Francke (GK)
6
2. Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff (DEF)
6
3. Bakary Diakite (DEF)
6
4. Mario Nunes (DEF)
8
5. Hauke Zick (DEF)
6
6. Gerhard Kistner (MID)
6
7. Noah Arnold (MID)
7
8. Thomas Friedmann (MID)
6
9. Julian Bierhoff (MID)
7
10. Matthias Birnbaum (MID)
6
11. David Campbell (ATT)
6
12. Nico Neuhaus (ATT)
0
13. Pascal Scheffler (GK)
0
14. Thomas Schönenborn (ATT)
0
1. Moritz Meidt (GK)
7
2. Scott Souness (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Maier (DEF)
6
4. Jonas Rösler (DEF)
6
5. Christian Schönenborn (MID)
7
6. Dave Lawton (MID)
6
7. Lennart Scheffler (MID)
6
8. Abel Quaresma (MID)
6
9. Alan Goldberg (ATT)
6
10. Paul Birkwald (ATT)
9
11. Gerhard Köller (ATT)
7
12. Wilfred Mendes (MID)
0
13. Rainer Ritzinger (DEF)
0
14. Hauke Helmer (ATT)
0