Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     VfL BochumVfL Bochum
James DunlopJames Dunlop Computer Player Computer Player
Rolf LechnerR. Lechner76
G
1
G
64Pascal BabbelP. Babbel
António HoyosA. Hoyos77
D
2
D
74Martin ZiegeM. Ziege
Noah SchnellingerN. Schnellinger66
D
3captain
D
70Oliver RichterO. Richter
Julio HarrisJ. Harris77
D
4
D
69Markus LensingM. Lensing
Steffen BeckmannS. Beckmann65
D
5
M
68Alexander SchöllA. Schöll
Mauricio BarkeroM. Barkero76
M
6
M
67Craig GowerC. Gower
Rainer VogelR. Vogel71
M
7
M
66Oliver WelterO. Welter
Tomas FonsecaT. Fonseca71
A
8
M
63Markus NordwaldM. Nordwald
Uwe LindemannU. Lindemann73
A
9
A
70Hannes HitzlspergerH. Hitzlsperger
Eric SchefflerE. Scheffler72
A
10
A
64Sergio MonteiroS. Monteiro
Florian AhrensF. Ahrens67
A
captain11
A
61Oliver VöllerO. Völler
 
Lars SparwasserL. Sparwasser64
D
12
D
64Noah SchneiderN. Schneider
Franco PonceF. Ponce88
M
13
M
61Stefan BreyerS. Breyer
Tony MionnetT. Mionnet84
A
14
G
61Yuri ScarlatoY. Scarlato

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 17,726 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Sparwasser.


0.00
Hertha BSC kick off and get the first half underway!
2.43
Oliver Welter threads a neat ball through to Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger makes a convincing header. Fantastic reaction save from Rolf Lechner!
4.43
Noah Schnellinger hits it upfield. Eric Scheffler knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Florian Ahrens is offside!
6.52
Rainer Vogel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Fonseca but he's offside!
8.27
Noah Schnellinger threads a neat ball through to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel sees a break and surges forward. Rainer Vogel plays a one-two with Florian Ahrens and rushes in on goal... Markus Lensing hacks Rainer Vogel from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
9.58
Alexander Schöll flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Monteiro who takes it down. Sergio Monteiro tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.07
Alexander Schöll makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Rolf Lechner!
12.53
Craig Gower knocks the ball forward to Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro shoots from 25 yards but somehow Rolf Lechner manages to keep it out.
14.15
Mauricio Barkero threads the ball through to Uwe Lindemann. Uwe Lindemann rushes past Markus Lensing! Some silky footwork from Uwe Lindemann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.25
Craig Gower makes a probing pass to Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Rolf Lechner is on top of it.
24.25
Rainer Vogel kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens cuts inside the box! Florian Ahrens side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pascal Babbel with no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
28.51
Oliver Richter passes the ball forward to Craig Gower. Craig Gower makes a probing pass to Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Rolf Lechner gets down and covers it.
33.22
Martin Ziege breaks forward. Martin Ziege makes a probing pass to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler plays a one-two with Hannes Hitzlsperger and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Oliver Völler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
36.12
Uwe Lindemann hacks Martin Ziege from behind! Uwe Lindemann is given a warning by the referee! Martin Ziege stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.30
Alexander Schöll makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.11
Uwe Lindemann comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Richter. The referee calls over Uwe Lindemann again and warns him to calm down! Oliver Richter stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.32
Alexander Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Völler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Völler whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.38
Markus Nordwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rolf Lechner who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfL Bochum kick off the second half!
51.15
Markus Lensing flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Welter controls it well on his chest. Oliver Welter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Hitzlsperger. With a superhuman jump, Hannes Hitzlsperger connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.06
Mauricio Barkero makes a probing pass to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.44
Martin Ziege catches Florian Ahrens on the ankles. The referee brings Martin Ziege to one side and gives him a warning! Florian Ahrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.44
Craig Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
69.17
From the throw-in, Rainer Vogel picks out Mauricio Barkero. Mauricio Barkero darts forward. Mauricio Barkero runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Mauricio Barkero provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Martin Ziege. Excellent block.
75.33
António Hoyos flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Vogel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Vogel threads a neat ball through to Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Pascal Babbel.
76.24
Mauricio Barkero takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Sergio Monteiro chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
77.46
Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Tony Mionnet replacing Eric Scheffler .
79.02
Showing composure, Rainer Vogel plays the ball forward to Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens plays a scrappy one-two with Uwe Lindemann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Florian Ahrens provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Pascal Babbel manages to gather it.
83.26
Oliver Welter flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Monteiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Rolf Lechner.
84.40
Oliver Richter takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Tomas Fonseca reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
85.04
Oliver Welter sees Oliver Völler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Hertha BSC

VfL Bochum
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
30.1%
41.1%
28.8%

Scorers
Florian Ahrens 24
Tomas Fonseca 55
Oliver Völler 33
Hannes Hitzlsperger 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Hitzlsperger of VfL Bochum

Match Ratings
1.Rolf Lechner (GK)
8
2.António Hoyos (DEF)
6
3.Noah Schnellinger (DEF)
6
4.Julio Harris (DEF)
6
5.Steffen Beckmann (DEF)
6
6.Mauricio Barkero (MID)
8
7.Rainer Vogel (MID)
8
8.Tomas Fonseca (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Uwe Lindemann (ATT)
6
10.Eric Scheffler (ATT)
6
11.Florian Ahrens (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Lars Sparwasser (DEF)
0
13.Franco Ponce (MID)
0
14.Tony Mionnet (ATT)
6

1.Pascal Babbel (GK)
6
2.Martin Ziege (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Richter (DEF)
6
4.Markus Lensing (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Schöll (MID)
6
6.Craig Gower (MID)
6
7.Oliver Welter (MID)
6
8.Markus Nordwald (MID)
6
9.Hannes Hitzlsperger (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Sergio Monteiro (ATT)
8
11.Oliver Völler (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Noah Schneider (DEF)
0
13.Stefan Breyer (MID)
0
14.Yuri Scarlato (GK)
0