Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 15,690 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Sparwasser.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Sparwasser.
0.00
The first half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
3.26
Nikolas Schrader controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Haller. Hannes Haller knocks the ball forward to Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Nikolas Roth manages to gather it.
6.04
Alexandre Fernandez sees David Ziegler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Ziegler shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
9.11
Marcus Jonssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Röhlig. Leon Röhlig threads the ball through to Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra tries a spectacular long range effort but Nikolas Roth reads it well. He makes it look easy!
14.07
Hannes Haller hits a low pass to Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra threads a neat ball through to Caio Costa. Kieron Edghill catches Caio Costa on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
15.01
Hugo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Caio Costa. Caio Costa tries a spectacular long range effort. Nikolas Roth gets down and covers it.
18.51
Hannes Haller flicks a high ball forward to Caio Costa who takes it down. Caio Costa lofts in a cross ball towards David Ziegler. David Ziegler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Nikolas Roth manages to gather it easily.
20.35
Marcus Jonssen passes the ball forward to Alexandre Fernandez. Alexandre Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. David Ziegler controls it well on his chest. David Ziegler shoots from 25 yards. 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.
24.49
Leon Röhlig sees space and advances. Leon Röhlig plays a scrappy one-two with Jorge Parra and stumbles forward towards the goal... Leon Röhlig comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Nikolas Roth manages to keep it out.
26.48
Alexandre Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.57
Hannes Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
28.58
Simon Welke sees space and advances. Simon Welke cuts inside the box! Simon Welke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.07
Moritz Bartsch pushes up the pitch. Moritz Bartsch passes the ball forward to Caio Costa. Caio Costa runs straight at the defence! Caio Costa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Nikolas Roth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.34
Arno Neudecker barges into Moritz Bartsch. Arno Neudecker is given a warning by the referee! Moritz Bartsch runs off the knock.
44.42
Leon Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. David Ziegler easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Ziegler runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from David Ziegler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Kees De Romijn hacks Hannes Haller from behind! Kees De Romijn is given a warning by the referee! Hannes Haller grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hertha BSC start the second half!
49.53
Simon Welke darts forward. Simon Welke plays a one-two with Nico Koschmieder and advances towards the goal... Simon Welke shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
54.11
Hannes Haller passes the ball forward to Caio Costa. Caio Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Parra. Simone Campedelli barges into Jorge Parra. Penalty not given!!
59.19
Leon Röhlig makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Röhlig threads a neat ball through to Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
60.46
FC Köln have made a substitution with Nico Engels replacing Hauke Schäfer .
61.47
Marcus Jonssen threads the ball through to Alexandre Fernandez. Alexandre Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. David Ziegler collects the pass. David Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards Caio Costa. Caio Costa knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Caio Costa!
67.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Ramirez plays the ball forward to David Ziegler. David Ziegler whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Nikolas Roth is on top of his game. Excellent save!
69.38
Moritz Bartsch makes a probing pass to Leon Röhlig. Leon Röhlig makes a simple pass to David Ziegler. David Ziegler advances inside the box! David Ziegler rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nikolas Roth manages to gather it easily.
78.34
Nico Koschmieder comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Jonssen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcus Jonssen runs off the knock.
85.31
Tiago Nascimento clumsily knocks into Hugo Ramirez. Tiago Nascimento is shown the yellow card! Hugo Ramirez runs off the knock.
87.04
With a delightful solo run, Simon Welke stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Welke whips in a cross ball towards Nico Engels. Moritz Bartsch hacks Nico Engels from behind! Nico Engels appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
0
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
75.9%
24.1%
Play Area
19%
44.3%
36.7%
Scorers
Caio Costa 32, 61 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Caio Costa of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
1. | Lars Bragstad (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Moritz Bartsch (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Marcus Jonssen (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Nikolas Schrader (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alexandre Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Hannes Haller (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Leon Röhlig (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Hugo Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jorge Parra (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Caio Costa (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | David Ziegler (ATT) | 8 | |
12. | Stefanos Karnezis (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Kai Engels (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Pedro Henrique Aldair (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Nikolas Roth (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Simone Campedelli (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Kieron Edghill (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Yves Catherine (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Craig Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Tiago Nascimento (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
7. | Kees De Romijn (MID) | 5 | |
8. | Simon Welke (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Arno Neudecker (ATT) | 5 | |
10. | Nico Koschmieder (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
11. | Hauke Schäfer (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Oliver Rohrschneider (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Tobias Döring (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Nico Engels (MID) | 6 |