Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt
James DunlopJames Dunlop Jan Van Tegelen Jan Van Tegelen
Rolf LechnerR. Lechner76
G
1
G
74Yuri KolyvanovY. Kolyvanov
António HoyosA. Hoyos77
D
2
D
75Bogdan Van VossenB. Van Vossen
Filipe QuaresmaF. Quaresma79
D
3captain
D
80Eddie ThomsonE. Thomson
Julio HarrisJ. Harris77
D
4
D
71Bakary RothB. Roth
Julien MuhlsteinJ. Muhlstein71
D
5
M
71Peter LjungbergP. Ljungberg
Franco PonceF. Ponce88
M
6
M
76Salvatore CvitanovicS. Cvitanovic
Eben AppiahE. Appiah91
M
7
M
74Christian AddoC. Addo
Tony MionnetT. Mionnet84
A
8
M
71Luan SivigliaL. Siviglia
Tomas FonsecaT. Fonseca71
A
9
A
86Tobias DiakiteT. Diakite
Daniel PalmaD. Palma85
A
10
A
82Corey OrtizC. Ortiz
P. Gilberto AntonelliniP. Antonellini90
A
captain11
A
79Jeffrey WilsonJ. Wilson
 
Lars SparwasserL. Sparwasser64
D
12
D
68Stefan ErlerS. Erler
Mauricio BarkeroM. Barkero75
M
13
M
69Kai VöllerK. Völler
Uwe LindemannU. Lindemann73
A
14
A
63Marc HöferM. Höfer

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 20,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard McIlroy.


0.00
The first half starts with Eintracht Frankfurt kicking off!
2.32
Without breaking stride, Salvatore Cvitanovic plays the ball forward to Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Tobias Diakite provides some space. He shoots at goal. Good keeping from Rolf Lechner as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
3.05
It's a corner kick. Luan Siviglia loops the ball over to the far post. Filipe Quaresma reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
4.07
With some swift thinking, Bakary Roth plays the ball forward to Peter Ljungberg. Peter Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.26
Eben Appiah threads a neat ball through to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
16.09
Peter Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Jeffrey Wilson who brings the ball neatly under control. Jeffrey Wilson rushes past Filipe Quaresma! Jeffrey Wilson tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Rolf Lechner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.55
Eben Appiah knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet plays a one-two with Daniel Palma and advances towards the goal... Tony Mionnet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Yuri Kolyvanov.
22.25
António Hoyos advances with the ball. António Hoyos surges forward with the ball. António Hoyos plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Palma and advances towards the goal... António Hoyos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Eddie Thomson.
23.12
Franco Ponce takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Yuri Kolyvanov gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
27.37
Eben Appiah kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Yuri Kolyvanov had no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
30.23
Eben Appiah makes a probing pass to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.19
Eddie Thomson catches Eben Appiah on the ankles. The referee warns Eddie Thomson to calm down! Eben Appiah grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.21
With imagination, Eddie Thomson plays the ball forward to Salvatore Cvitanovic. Salvatore Cvitanovic threads a neat ball through to Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by António Hoyos.
42.36
Filipe Quaresma hacks Corey Ortiz from behind! The referee calls over Filipe Quaresma and shows him a yellow card! Corey Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.01
Salvatore Cvitanovic decides to run forward with the ball. Salvatore Cvitanovic lofts in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Bakary Roth flicks a high pass forward. Christian Addo collects the pass. With great vision, Christian Addo plays the ball forward to Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson whips in a cross ball towards Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Eintracht Frankfurt also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hertha BSC kick off!
47.40
Salvatore Cvitanovic darts forward. Salvatore Cvitanovic shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
48.56
Eben Appiah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma whips in a cross ball towards Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Yuri Kolyvanov reads it well. Fabulous save!
51.32
Filipe Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Eben Appiah who takes it down. Eben Appiah passes the ball forward to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca rushes past Bakary Roth! Some good footwork from Tomas Fonseca provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Yuri Kolyvanov!
53.09
Julio Harris threads a neat ball through to Eben Appiah. Eben Appiah flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.31
Eben Appiah takes a quick throw-in. Franco Ponce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Franco Ponce lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
55.22
Salvatore Cvitanovic sees Jeffrey Wilson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeffrey Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Diakite but he's offside!
59.52
Bogdan Van Vossen sees Salvatore Cvitanovic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Salvatore Cvitanovic makes a beautiful solo run. Salvatore Cvitanovic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Rolf Lechner smothers it!
60.43
Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Stefan Erler replacing Bogdan Van Vossen and Kai Völler replacing Luan Siviglia .
63.15
Franco Ponce chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Yuri Kolyvanov. What a save!
66.35
Filipe Quaresma sees Franco Ponce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franco Ponce kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma passes the ball forward to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca rockets a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hertha BSC are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
67.14
Peter Ljungberg hits a low pass to Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite plays a one-two with Corey Ortiz and advances towards the goal... Tobias Diakite side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.46
Eben Appiah sees a break and surges forward. Eben Appiah cuts inside the box! Eben Appiah shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Yuri Kolyvanov has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.42
Eben Appiah makes a probing pass to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
77.36
Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Uwe Lindemann replacing Daniel Palma .Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Marc Höfer replacing Tobias Diakite .
78.41
Bakary Roth flicks a high pass forward to Christian Addo who brings the ball under control. Christian Addo kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.40
Eben Appiah clumsily knocks into Kai Völler. The referee calls over Eben Appiah and shows him a yellow card! Kai Völler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hertha BSC

Eintracht Frankfurt
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
10
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
28.1%
41.6%
30.3%

Scorers
P. Gilberto Antonellini 12
Daniel Palma 27
Tomas Fonseca 30
Eben Appiah 71
Jeffrey Wilson 16
Corey Ortiz 45
Tobias Diakite 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eben Appiah of Hertha BSC

Match Ratings
1.Rolf Lechner (GK)
6
2.António Hoyos (DEF)
6
3.Filipe Quaresma (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Julio Harris (DEF)
6
5.Julien Muhlstein (DEF)
6
6.Franco Ponce (MID)
6
7.Eben Appiah (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Tony Mionnet (ATT)
7
9.Tomas Fonseca (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Daniel Palma (ATT)goal scored
7
11.P. Gilberto Antonellini (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Lars Sparwasser (DEF)
0
13.Mauricio Barkero (MID)
0
14.Uwe Lindemann (ATT)
6

1.Yuri Kolyvanov (GK)
7
2.Bogdan Van Vossen (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Bakary Roth (DEF)
6
5.Peter Ljungberg (MID)
7
6.Salvatore Cvitanovic (MID)
7
7.Christian Addo (MID)
6
8.Luan Siviglia (MID)
6
9.Tobias Diakite (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Corey Ortiz (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Jeffrey Wilson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Stefan Erler (DEF)
6
13.Kai Völler (MID)
6
14.Marc Höfer (ATT)
6