Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to SV Wacker Burghausen. A crowd of 20,580 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Klinsmann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Klinsmann.
0.00
0-0SV Wacker Burghausen kick off the first half!
2.43
0-0Arno Rohrschneider passes the ball forward to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Moritz Szepan didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.05
1-0Arno Rohrschneider threads the ball through to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.30
1-0With great vision, Arno Rohrschneider plays the ball forward to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.54
1-0Markus Kuzorra comes in with a late challenge on Nikolas Thielemann. Markus Kuzorra is given a warning by the referee! Nikolas Thielemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.54
1-0Arno Rohrschneider knocks the ball forward to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.45
Arno Rohrschneider hits a low pass to Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Moritz Szepan manages to gather it comfortably.
20.18
1-0Arno Rohrschneider makes a simple pass to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Prantl but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.18
Pascal Diakite controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Sparwasser. Moritz Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.15
Markus Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Diakite who brings the ball neatly under control. With vision, Pascal Diakite plays the ball forward to Simon Pfeiffer. Simon Pfeiffer shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Lars Bragstad smothers it!
26.58
Arthur Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Pfeiffer. Simon Pfeiffer tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
27.50
Nikolas Schrader sees Arno Rohrschneider in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Thielemann collects the pass. Nikolas Thielemann finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.25
Anders Hakansson threads a neat ball through to Marc Helmer. Marc Helmer threads the ball through to Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.53
Arno Rohrschneider threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann tries a spectacular long range effort but Moritz Szepan is on top of it.
42.23
Arno Rohrschneider surges forward with the ball. Arno Rohrschneider plays a one-two with Sebastiano Paquito and advances towards the goal... Arno Rohrschneider shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
44.17
With great vision, John Davidson plays the ball forward to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
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. SV Wacker Burghausen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Wacker Burghausen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hertha BSC start the second half!
53.48
Anders Hakansson makes a simple pass to Julian Poschner. Julian Poschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
61.14
2-0Philipp Röhner hacks Marc Helmer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.57
Greg Wainwright threads a neat ball through to Pascal Diakite. Pascal Diakite deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Pfeiffer. Simon Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.21
Anders Hakansson decides to run forward with the ball. Anders Hakansson kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Moritz Szepan gets down and covers it.
69.35
Marc Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.34
Philipp Röhner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
73.57
Julian Poschner plays the ball forward to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl shoots from distance. Solid save from Moritz Szepan. What a great pair of hands!
75.01
Philipp Röhner comes in with a late challenge on Marc Helmer. Philipp Röhner is warned by the referee! Marc Helmer runs off the knock.
77.25
Pascal Poschner catches Nikolas Thielemann on the ankles. Pascal Poschner is shown the yellow card! Nikolas Thielemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.09
Markus Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Diakite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Pascal Diakite laces a through ball forward to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Sparwasser. Moritz Sparwasser powers a header at goal. Lars Bragstad gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
84.38
2-0Arthur Hall hacks Julian Poschner from behind! The referee brings Arthur Hall to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Poschner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.3%
26.7%
Play Area
18.7%
46.7%
34.7%
Scorers
| Nikolas Thielemann 6, 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arno Rohrschneider of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lars Bragstad (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joaquín Velasquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Schrader (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anders Hakansson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Poschner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arno Rohrschneider (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Marc Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sven Prantl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastiano Paquito (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nikolas Thielemann (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | David Cuellar (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefanos Karnezis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hannes Haller (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Moritz Szepan (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Pascal Poschner (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Markus Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Greg Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Philipp Röhner (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Pascal Diakite (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arthur Hall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Malte Ziegler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Pfeiffer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Moritz Sparwasser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hauke Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Wesselmann (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hannes Schönenborn (GK) | 0 | |