Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen
Ian BishopIan Bishop Computer Player Computer Player
Lars BragstadL. Bragstad77
G
1
G
72Serge DevauxS. Devaux
Moritz BartschM. Bartsch79
D
2
D
75Marcel BabbelM. Babbel
Stefanos KarnezisS. Karnezis80
D
3
D
74David ManzoD. Manzo
Marcus JonssenM. Jonssen87
D
4
D
68Alfredo SurianoA. Suriano
Alexandre FernandezA. Fernandez90
M
5
M
74Nikolas TurekN. Turek
Hannes HallerH. Haller91
M
captain6
M
64Rainer KuzorraR. Kuzorra
Leon RöhligL. Röhlig87
M
7
M
64Alfred HerveA. Herve
Hugo RamirezH. Ramirez82
M
8captain
M
64Rainer HelmerR. Helmer
Jorge ParraJ. Parra81
A
9
A
79Steffen HamannS. Hamann
Caio CostaC. Costa79
A
10
A
70Jakob SchnellingerJ. Schnellinger
David ZieglerD. Ziegler78
A
11
A
66Alberto FerrerA. Ferrer
 
Anders HakanssonA. Hakansson78
D
12
G
72Jan BergJ. Berg
Kai EngelsK. Engels83
M
13
D
68Vincenzo BreitnerV. Breitner
Nikolas ThielemannN. Thielemann79
A
14
D
67Alec TelferA. Telfer

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 16,895 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hertha BSC and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Rösler.


0.00
Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
3.46
Marcus Jonssen knocks the ball forward to Leon Röhlig. Leon Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Parra but the referee indicates it's offside!
4.29
Hannes Haller clumsily knocks into Alfred Herve. Hannes Haller is warned by the referee! Alfred Herve carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.09
Leon Röhlig passes the ball forward to Caio Costa. Caio Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Serge Devaux who gathers it comfortably.
8.21
Rainer Kuzorra decides to run forward with the ball. Rainer Kuzorra shoots from outside the area but Lars Bragstad is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
12.15
Rainer Kuzorra hacks Hannes Haller from behind! Rainer Kuzorra is warned by the referee! Hannes Haller stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.53
Alfredo Suriano catches David Ziegler on the ankles. Alfredo Suriano is shown the yellow card! David Ziegler stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.53
Free kick to Hertha BSC just outside the area...
20.04
David Ziegler steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
24.52
Alfredo Suriano threads a neat ball through to Rainer Helmer. Seeing a gap ahead, Rainer Helmer plays the ball forward to Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Bartsch.
27.30
Marcus Jonssen hits a low pass to Hannes Haller. Hannes Haller advances with the ball. Hannes Haller chips the ball to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Serge Devaux has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.49
Alexandre Fernandez brings the ball forward. Alexandre Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Serge Devaux is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.33
Hugo Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Ziegler. David Ziegler shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
38.20
Hugo Ramirez makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Ramirez runs straight at the defence! Hugo Ramirez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
42.40
Hannes Haller flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Parra who brings the ball under control. Jorge Parra lofts in a cross ball towards David Ziegler. David Ziegler heads the ball goalwards but somehow Serge Devaux manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hertha BSC start the second half!
47.34
Hannes Haller plays the ball forward to David Ziegler. David Ziegler advances inside the box! David Ziegler strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Alfredo Suriano steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
49.05
Alexandre Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards Caio Costa. David Manzo barges into Caio Costa. Caio Costa appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
51.59
Leon Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra lofts in a cross ball towards Caio Costa. Caio Costa flicks the ball with his head but Serge Devaux reads it well. Fabulous save!
54.28
Alfred Herve comes in with a late challenge on Hannes Haller. The referee warns Alfred Herve to calm down! Hannes Haller grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.17
Hannes Haller makes a probing pass to Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Serge Devaux as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.42
It's a corner kick. Hannes Haller loops the ball over to the far post. Serge Devaux gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
63.27
Nikolas Turek catches Leon Röhlig on the ankles. Nikolas Turek is warned by the referee! Leon Röhlig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.31
Rainer Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann plays a scrappy one-two with Jakob Schnellinger and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steffen Hamann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.24
Alexandre Fernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Alexandre Fernandez plays a one-two with Jorge Parra and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alexandre Fernandez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Serge Devaux with no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
73.47
Stefanos Karnezis flicks a high pass forward. Leon Röhlig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Röhlig knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler knocks in a cross ball towards Caio Costa. Caio Costa fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
75.50
Hannes Haller makes a simple pass to Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra rushes past David Manzo! Jorge Parra tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.08
David Ziegler clumsily knocks into Alfredo Suriano. The referee warns David Ziegler to calm down! Alfredo Suriano runs off the knock.
78.41
Moritz Bartsch knocks the ball forward to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez makes a simple pass to David Ziegler. David Ziegler knocks in a cross ball towards Caio Costa. With a superhuman jump, Caio Costa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.51
Leon Röhlig runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leon Röhlig edges inside the box! Leon Röhlig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
84.10
Rainer Kuzorra chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer deftly passes the ball to Steffen Hamann, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Steffen Hamann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Lars Bragstad.
85.35
Marcel Babbel takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Rainer Kuzorra tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.48
Hannes Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra makes a convincing header. Serge Devaux didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.14
Hannes Haller threads a neat ball through to Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra runs straight at the defence! Jorge Parra shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Serge Devaux had no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hertha BSC

Bayer Leverkusen
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
12
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
80.8%
19.2%
Play Area
17.8%
45.2%
37%

Scorers
David Ziegler 27
Alexandre Fernandez 30, 69
Hugo Ramirez 38
Caio Costa 78
Jorge Parra 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Fernandez of Hertha BSC

Match Ratings
1.Lars Bragstad (GK)
6
2.Moritz Bartsch (DEF)
6
3.Stefanos Karnezis (DEF)
6
4.Marcus Jonssen (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Fernandez (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
6.Hannes Haller (MID)
8
7.Leon Röhlig (MID)
7
8.Hugo Ramirez (MID)goal scored
7
9.Jorge Parra (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Caio Costa (ATT)goal scored
7
11.David Ziegler (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Anders Hakansson (DEF)
0
13.Kai Engels (MID)
0
14.Nikolas Thielemann (ATT)
0

1.Serge Devaux (GK)
7
2.Marcel Babbel (DEF)
6
3.David Manzo (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Suriano (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Nikolas Turek (MID)
5
6.Rainer Kuzorra (MID)
6
7.Alfred Herve (MID)
5
8.Rainer Helmer (MID)
6
9.Steffen Hamann (ATT)
6
10.Jakob Schnellinger (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Ferrer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Berg (GK)
0
13.Vincenzo Breitner (DEF)
0
14.Alec Telfer (DEF)
0