Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play Hertha BSC in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Alaves start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.37
0-0Regis De Vlieger passes the ball forward to Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.15
0-0Regis De Vlieger kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rolf Lechner comfortably smothers it!
4.28
Jurgen Van Eijk makes a simple pass to Regis De Vlieger. Regis De Vlieger runs straight at the opposition's defence. Regis De Vlieger knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rolf Lechner gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
6.01
Filipe Quaresma makes a simple pass to Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce threads a neat ball through to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ayumu Ihara.
8.40
Bjarki Kristmundsson threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rolf Lechner who gathers it comfortably.
10.04
0-0Daniel Palma catches Andre Pinto on the ankles. The referee brings Daniel Palma to one side and gives him a warning! Andre Pinto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.15
Filipe Quaresma hacks Danny Pennant from behind! The referee calls over Filipe Quaresma and warns him to calm down! Danny Pennant stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.43
Thierry Eadie pushes up the pitch. Thierry Eadie knocks the ball forward to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Rolf Lechner.
25.32
0-0Corner kick to Deportivo Alaves. Bjarki Kristmundsson chips it to the near post. Filipe Quaresma reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
26.55
Franco Ponce receives the ball from a throw-in from Eben Appiah. Seeing a gap ahead, Franco Ponce plays the ball forward to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.17
Regis De Vlieger kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.01
Thierry Eadie makes a beautiful solo run. Thierry Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Cardenas.
38.48
0-1Filipe Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Morten Nygaard. Morten Nygaard threads a neat ball through to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel J. Osmanowski with no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
42.56
0-1Thierry Eadie knocks the ball forward to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson brings the ball forward. Bjarki Kristmundsson tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hertha BSC get the second half underway!
48.05
Showing composure, Thierry Eadie plays the ball forward to Regis De Vlieger. Regis De Vlieger makes a simple pass to Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz whips in a cross ball towards Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant flicks the ball with his head. Rolf Lechner gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
49.18
Franco Ponce plays the ball forward to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
54.56
0-1Filipe Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Morten Nygaard who brings the ball neatly under control. Morten Nygaard makes a probing pass to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but P. Gilberto Antonellini is offside!
59.52
Franco Ponce knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet makes a great pass forward. P. Gilberto Antonellini runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.39
0-1Deportivo Alaves have made 2 substitutions with Patrick Shearer replacing Bjarki Kristmundsson and Carlton Ljungberg replacing Regis De Vlieger .
65.33
Patrick Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven shoots from 20 yards but Rolf Lechner is on top of it.
66.01
0-1Kevin Van Handenhoven catches Filipe Quaresma on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Van Handenhoven and shows him a yellow card! Filipe Quaresma gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.14
Julio Harris breaks forward. Julio Harris knocks the ball forward to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. P. Gilberto Antonellini scores for Hertha BSC!!
77.18
Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Michael Zavala replacing Daniel Palma .
78.24
Carlton Ljungberg runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlton Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven connects with a diving header but is denied by Rolf Lechner. Excellent save.
79.38
Carlton Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rolf Lechner who gathers it comfortably.
89.25
Carlton Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Soares. With a superhuman jump, Alexandre Soares connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
27.2%
44.4%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rolf Lechner of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel J. Osmanowski (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andre Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Eadie (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Jurgen Van Eijk (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ayumu Ihara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bjarki Kristmundsson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Regis De Vlieger (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kevin Van Handenhoven (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Fernando Mario Warmuz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Danny Pennant (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexandre Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Patrick Shearer (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carlton Ljungberg (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Julien Adam (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rolf Lechner (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | António Hoyos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julio Harris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Filipe Quaresma (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rui Cardenas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morten Nygaard (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Franco Ponce (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eben Appiah (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Mionnet (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Daniel Palma (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | P. Gilberto Antonellini (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Julien Muhlstein (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Emerton (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Zavala (ATT) | 6 | |