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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to FC Ingolstadt 04. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Ingolstadt 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Tobias Töpfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Ingolstadt 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Tobias Töpfer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hertha BSC kick off!
4.21
0-0Lennart Scheffler threads the ball through to Wilfred Van De Looi. Wilfred Van De Looi kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Vickers. Craig Vickers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Eberle.
6.18
1-0Wilfred Van De Looi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Vickers and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gerhard Köller comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
9.40
1-0Nils Rahn hacks Wilfred Van De Looi from behind! The referee calls over Nils Rahn and shows him a yellow card! Wilfred Van De Looi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.41
1-0Nils Rahn barges into Wilfred Van De Looi. The referee brings Nils Rahn to one side and gives him a warning! Wilfred Van De Looi runs off the knock.
12.08
1-0Rainer Ritzinger hits a low pass to Lennart Scheffler. Lennart Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Alan Goldberg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Goldberg whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
16.40
1-0Wilfred Van De Looi flicks a high pass forward. Alan Goldberg controls it well on his chest. Alan Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Scott Gallacher is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
20.55
1-0Nils Rahn makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Moreira. Sebastiao Moreira controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alexander Gascoigne through on goal. Some good footwork from Alexander Gascoigne provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marc Brückner smothers it!
24.22
Linus Buchwald pushes mid-way up the pitch. Linus Buchwald plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Moreira. Sebastiao Moreira plays a quick one-two with Alexander Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Sebastiao Moreira comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.23
Nils Rahn knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Meidt. Albrecht Meidt edges inside the box! Albrecht Meidt tries a spectacular strike but somehow Marc Brückner manages to keep it out.
38.51
Moritz Krüger flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Scheffler who takes it down. Lennart Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg plays a one-two with Lennart Scheffler and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alan Goldberg provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.58
Christian Eberle pushes mid-way up the pitch. Christian Eberle knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Moreira. Sebastiao Moreira rushes past Rainer Ritzinger! Some silky footwork from Sebastiao Moreira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.39
Rainer Ritzinger threads a neat ball through to Wilfred Van De Looi. Wilfred Van De Looi whips in a cross ball towards Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
44.50
Sebastian Neudecker knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Scheffler. Lennart Scheffler shoots from outside the area. Dietmar Höfer gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Moritz Krüger plays the ball forward to Wilfred Van De Looi. Wilfred Van De Looi shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
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. FC Ingolstadt 04 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
FC Ingolstadt 04 kick off!
48.46
Julian Brückner plays the ball forward to Linus Buchwald. Linus Buchwald flicks a high pass forward to David Thiele who brings the ball under control. David Thiele knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.45
Albrecht Meidt flicks a high ball forward to Nils Rahn who takes it down. Nils Rahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Marc Brückner is on top of it.
51.55
Wilfred Van De Looi flicks a high ball forward to Sven Sammer who takes it down. Sven Sammer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dietmar Höfer who gathers it comfortably.
53.34
Albrecht Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Nils Rahn collects the pass. Nils Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Töpfer controls it well on his chest. Alexander Töpfer lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Moreira. With a superhuman jump, Sebastiao Moreira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
54.33
Wilfred Van De Looi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Scheffler. Lennart Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Dietmar Höfer.
55.22
1-1It's a corner kick. Gerhard Köller loops the ball in to towards the near post. Sebastiao Moreira jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
59.12
Wilfred Van De Looi surges forward with the ball. Wilfred Van De Looi lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Vickers. Craig Vickers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
60.16
1-1FC Ingolstadt 04 have made a substitution with Simon Frieser replacing David Thiele .
63.18
Sven Sammer sees a break and surges forward. Sven Sammer lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.46
Marcel Maier catches Alexander Gascoigne on the ankles. Marcel Maier is shown the yellow card! Alexander Gascoigne runs off the knock.
66.46
Free kick to FC Ingolstadt 04 just outside the area...
67.19
Nils Rahn takes a stuttering run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
69.10
Marcel Maier makes a probing pass to Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gerhard Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Vickers. Craig Vickers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.36
Nils Rahn chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Meidt. Albrecht Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Rahn. Nils Rahn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Marc Brückner punches it away to safety.
72.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcel Maier plays the ball forward to Wilfred Van De Looi. Wilfred Van De Looi makes a beautiful solo run. Wilfred Van De Looi knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
73.41
Sebastian Neudecker threads the ball through to Craig Vickers. Craig Vickers finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
75.41
2-1Marcel Maier hits a low pass to Craig Vickers. Craig Vickers passes the ball forward but Alan Goldberg is offside!
77.01
Scott Gallacher takes a long throw-in. Nils Rahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Moreira. Sebastiao Moreira plays a one-two with Simon Frieser and rushes in on goal... Sebastiao Moreira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
84.51
Sven Sammer flicks a high ball forward to Craig Vickers who takes it down. Craig Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Scheffler. Lennart Scheffler whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.18
Albrecht Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne rushes past Marcel Maier! Alexander Gascoigne side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his 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. Marc Brückner (GK)
7
2. Moritz Krüger (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Maier (DEF)
6
4. Rainer Ritzinger (DEF)
6
5. Sven Sammer (MID)
7
6. Wilfred Van De Looi (MID)
8
7. Lennart Scheffler (MID)
8
8. Sebastian Neudecker (MID)
6
9. Alan Goldberg (ATT)
6
10. Craig Vickers (ATT)
7
11. Gerhard Köller (ATT)
9
12. Hannes Jahn (ATT)
0
13. Vasco Oliveira (GK)
0
14. Moritz Ziegenhagen (ATT)
0
1. Dietmar Höfer (GK)
7
2. Scott Gallacher (DEF)
6
3. Linus Buchwald (DEF)
6
4. Julian Brückner (DEF)
6
5. Christian Eberle (DEF)
6
6. Albrecht Meidt (MID)
7
7. Nils Rahn (MID)
6
8. Alexander Gascoigne (ATT)
8
9. Sebastiao Moreira (ATT)
8
10. Alexander Töpfer (ATT)
6
11. David Thiele (ATT)
6
12. Neil Ferguson (GK)
0
13. Vincenzo Schönenborn (DEF)
0
14. Simon Frieser (DEF)
6