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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 12,541 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 Sven Poschner.


0.00
Hertha BSC start the match!
2.07
Rainer Ritzinger makes a probing pass to Sebastian Neudecker. Sebastian Neudecker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Jahn. Hannes Jahn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
14.08
Moritz Krüger decides to run forward with the ball. Moritz Krüger threads a neat ball through to Hannes Jahn. Hannes Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Knapp who gathers it comfortably.
16.35
Wilfred Van De Looi catches Silvain De Vogt on the ankles. The referee calls over Wilfred Van De Looi and shows him a yellow card! Silvain De Vogt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.22
Sven Sammer barges into Filipe Carvalho. Sven Sammer is shown the yellow card! Filipe Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.32
Scott Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Knapp who gathers it comfortably.
32.37
Sven Sammer threads the ball through to Hannes Jahn. Hannes Jahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.53
Hannes Jahn catches Uwe Jentsch on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Uwe Jentsch runs off the knock.
39.35
Nikolas Döring sees Christian Jung in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Jung makes a beautiful pass to the feet of JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Krüger.
40.21
Wilfred Van De Looi kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.15
Uwe Jentsch flicks a high ball forward to Arno Welke who takes it down. Arno Welke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Krüger.
44.49
Sebastian Neudecker flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Köller controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Köller runs straight at the defence! Gerhard Köller rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. FSV Mainz 05 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 FSV Mainz 05 get the second half underway!
53.14
Scott Hansen sees Alan Goldberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Jahn. Hannes Jahn powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.45
Sebastian Neudecker receives the ball from a throw-in from Wilfred Van De Looi. Sebastian Neudecker flicks a high pass forward. Alan Goldberg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.08
Arno Welke flicks a high ball forward to JŸrgen Heesakkers who takes it down. JŸrgen Heesakkers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marc Brückner.
58.53
Uwe Jentsch takes a quick corner, playing it short to Silvain De Vogt. Silvain De Vogt flicks the ball on with his first touch. Marc Brückner scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
66.28
Nikolas Döring clumsily knocks into Alan Goldberg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alan Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.25
Scott Hansen makes a probing pass to Sebastian Neudecker. Sebastian Neudecker kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Jahn. Hannes Jahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.54
David Töpfer catches Rainer Ritzinger on the ankles. The referee brings David Töpfer to one side and gives him a warning! Rainer Ritzinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.28
Marcel Maier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilfred Van De Looi. Wilfred Van De Looi flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Köller collects the pass. Gerhard Köller advances inside the box! Gerhard Köller looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
78.46
Showing composure, Arno Welke picks a pass forward to David Töpfer. David Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Heesakkers. Rainer Ritzinger hacks JŸrgen Heesakkers from behind! Penalty not given!!
84.35
Moritz Krüger surges forward with the ball. Moritz Krüger flicks a high ball forward to Alan Goldberg who takes it down. Alan Goldberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Hollmer.
85.26
Uwe Jentsch hits a low pass to Arno Welke. Arno Welke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Jentsch but the linesman indicates offside!
87.27
Silvain De Vogt surges forward with the ball. Silvain De Vogt tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 56.0606060606061 vs 43.9393939393939
Play Area
Home team third: 21.21%, Midfield: 46.97%, Away team third: 31.82%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gerhard Köller of Hertha BSC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
8
3. Marcel Maier (DEF)
6
5. Scott Hansen (MID)
6
6. Sven Sammer (MID)
6
9. Alan Goldberg (ATT)
7
10. Gerhard Köller (ATT)
9
11. Hannes Jahn (ATT)
5

0
14. Don Mckinlay (MID)
0

6
2. Marcel Hamann (DEF)
6
6
6
6
6. David Töpfer (MID)
6
6
8. Uwe Jentsch (MID)
6
6
10. Arno Welke (ATT)
6

12. Armin Schell (MID)
0
13. Martin Welke (ATT)
0
14. Neil Mcinnes (ATT)
0