0.00 0-0

The first half starts with Hertha BSC kicking off!

4.26 1-0

Franco Ponce plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini plays the ball forward to Uwe Lindemann who has made a great run into the box. Uwe Lindemann comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

9.55 2-0

Eben Appiah knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini makes a probing pass between the defence to Uwe Lindemann. Uwe Lindemann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! Yet another for the new boy! He really has made a mark since joining the club.

14.39 2-0

Maurizio Ponzo chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven powers a header at goal. Rolf Lechner punches it away to safety.

18.22 2-0

Filipe Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eben Appiah. Eben Appiah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma puts a great ball through. P. Gilberto Antonellini runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

21.21 2-0

Julio Harris knocks the ball to his team mate, Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce sees Uwe Lindemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uwe Lindemann shoots from distance. It's miles wide!

22.11 2-0

Franco Ponce sees Uwe Lindemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uwe Lindemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

24.26 2-0

Julio Harris pushes mid-way up the pitch. Julio Harris flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Palma who takes it down. Daniel Palma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!

26.48 3-0

Eben Appiah makes a simple pass to P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini plays a one-two with Uwe Lindemann and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from P. Gilberto Antonellini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hertha BSC!

36.22 4-0

Eben Appiah flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Palma who brings the ball under control. Daniel Palma knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

40.48 4-1

Steffen Reimers knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Morlock. Kai Morlock kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

44.37 5-1

Franco Ponce threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini skips past Stefan Landerl! P. Gilberto Antonellini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Italian!

45.00 5-1

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 5-1

Waldhof Mannheim kick off!

48.37 5-1

António Hoyos flicks a high pass forward to Eben Appiah who brings the ball under control. Eben Appiah knocks the ball forward to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Daniel Palma provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Linus Winkler's outstretched leg.

49.05 5-1

Philipp Ziegler barges into Uwe Lindemann. Philipp Ziegler is given a warning by the referee! Uwe Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

53.09 5-1

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

54.40 5-1

Eben Appiah flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Palma collects the pass. Daniel Palma plays a one-two with P. Gilberto Antonellini and rushes in on goal... Daniel Palma comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Wonderful reactions from Giancarlo Migliorini keeps it out!

57.09 5-1

Maurizio Ponzo hacks Eben Appiah from behind! Maurizio Ponzo is shown the yellow card! Eben Appiah runs off the knock.

60.12 5-1

Eben Appiah surges forward with the ball. Eben Appiah hits a low pass to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet tries a spectacular strike but Giancarlo Migliorini is on top of it.

61.30 5-1

Julio Harris knocks the ball forward to Eben Appiah. Eben Appiah threads a neat ball through to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giancarlo Migliorini who gathers it comfortably.

69.52 5-1

Maurizio Ponzo sees a break and surges forward. Maurizio Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

71.50 6-1

António Hoyos flicks a high pass forward to Eben Appiah who brings the ball under control. Eben Appiah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet makes a simple pass, allowing Uwe Lindemann to run into the box. Uwe Lindemann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Giancarlo Migliorini had no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!

77.38 6-1

Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Florian Ahrens replacing Daniel Palma .

78.43 6-1

Filipe Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eben Appiah. Eben Appiah passes the ball forward to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet cuts inside the box! Tony Mionnet takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!

79.21 6-1

Stefan Landerl makes a simple pass to Gerhard Köpke. Gerhard Köpke runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gerhard Köpke shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!

81.26 6-1

Filipe Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Franco Ponce who gracefully takes it down. Franco Ponce knocks the ball forward to Uwe Lindemann. Uwe Lindemann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giancarlo Migliorini who gathers it comfortably.

83.40 6-1

Franco Ponce kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Lindemann. Uwe Lindemann knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Giancarlo Migliorini. What a save!

84.20 6-1

Julio Harris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce runs straight at the opposition's defence. Franco Ponce whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Lindemann. Uwe Lindemann makes a convincing header but somehow Linus Winkler happens to be in the right place to block it.

89.58 6-1

Kai Morlock threads the ball through to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

90.00 6-1

Maurizio Ponzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan plays a one-two with Stefan Ouindi and rushes in on goal... Steffen Szepan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but António Hoyos blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!

90.00 6-1

The referee whistles full-time!