Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
Peter LivelyPeter Lively Computer Player Computer Player
Lars BragstadL. Bragstad77
G
1
G
76Simon RaffS. Raff
Joaquín VelasquezJ. Velasquez80
D
2
D
70Pascal ScholzP. Scholz
Nikolas SchraderN. Schrader78
D
3
D
66Ferdi DreefF. Dreef
Anders HakanssonA. Hakansson78
D
4
D
62Harvey JacobsH. Jacobs
Kai EngelsK. Engels84
M
5
M
72Vincenzo ErlerV. Erler
John DavidsonJ. Davidson81
M
6
M
67David GascoigneD. Gascoigne
Hannes HallerH. Haller92
M
captain7captain
M
64Mauricio FerrerM. Ferrer
Arno RohrschneiderA. Rohrschneider82
M
8
M
63Oliver WielandO. Wieland
Sven PrantlS. Prantl68
A
9
A
77Florian EberleF. Eberle
Sebastiano PaquitoS. Paquito79
A
10
A
73Kai SchefflerK. Scheffler
Nikolas ThielemannN. Thielemann81
A
11
A
63Marc RummeniggeM. Rummenigge
 
David CuellarD. Cuellar75
G
12
M
61Markus JentschM. Jentsch
Stefanos KarnezisS. Karnezis80
D
13
A
59Jan LorenzJ. Lorenz
Marc HelmerM. Helmer79
M
14
A
59Sebastian AhrensS. Ahrens

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 18,650 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hertha BSC and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hässler.


0.00
Hertha BSC start the match!
3.39
Nikolas Schrader threads a neat ball through to Kai Engels. Kai Engels flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Thielemann controls it well on his chest. Nikolas Thielemann advances inside the box! Nikolas Thielemann strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Simon Raff manages to keep it out.
6.22
Vincenzo Erler makes a simple pass to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marc Rummenigge provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.03
John Davidson knocks the ball forward to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Simon Raff manages to gather it comfortably.
14.26
Joaquín Velasquez makes a probing pass to Hannes Haller. Hannes Haller flicks a high ball forward to Nikolas Thielemann who takes it down. Nikolas Thielemann lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
20.17
Hannes Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
22.52
Nikolas Schrader darts forward. Nikolas Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Thielemann controls it well on his chest. Nikolas Thielemann tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
24.33
Hannes Haller flicks a high pass forward. Sven Prantl collects the pass. Sven Prantl whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann powers a header at goal. Simon Raff comfortably punches it away to safety.
26.27
Oliver Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Kai Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Eberle. Florian Eberle directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Lars Bragstad had no chance!! Goal for FSV Mainz 05!
30.06
John Davidson threads the ball through to Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.54
Hertha BSC are in full control of this game.
40.35
Hannes Haller runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hannes Haller deftly passes the ball to Sebastiano Paquito, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Sebastiano Paquito provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
45.00
John Davidson makes an attacking run forward. John Davidson skips past Pascal Scholz! John Davidson cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
47.27
Oliver Wieland passes the ball forward to Florian Eberle. Florian Eberle knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Anders Hakansson. Excellent block.
48.28
With some swift thinking, John Davidson plays the ball forward to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.04
Arno Rohrschneider threads the ball through to Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito whips in a cross ball towards Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Simon Raff gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
54.40
Joaquín Velasquez sees Kai Engels in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Engels flicks a high pass forward. Sven Prantl collects the pass. Sven Prantl shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
67.54
Mauricio Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on John Davidson. The referee calls over Mauricio Ferrer and warns him to calm down! John Davidson runs off the knock.
72.46
Arno Rohrschneider deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl plays a one-two with Nikolas Thielemann and rushes in on goal... Sven Prantl looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
81.40
Joaquín Velasquez threads the ball through to Hannes Haller. Hannes Haller flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiano Paquito who brings the ball under control. Sebastiano Paquito threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nikolas Thielemann. Some good footwork from Nikolas Thielemann provides some space. He shoots at goal. Nikolas Thielemann scores for Hertha BSC!!
89.03
Arno Rohrschneider chips the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Simon Raff.
90.00
Hannes Haller takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Marc Rummenigge reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hertha BSC

FSV Mainz 05
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.3%
27.7%
Play Area
20%
43.1%
36.9%

Scorers
Sebastiano Paquito 14, 30
Nikolas Thielemann 81
Marc Rummenigge 6
Florian Eberle 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastiano Paquito 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.Kai Engels (MID)
6
6.John Davidson (MID)
7
7.Hannes Haller (MID)
7
8.Arno Rohrschneider (MID)
6
9.Sven Prantl (ATT)
7
10.Sebastiano Paquito (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Nikolas Thielemann (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.David Cuellar (GK)
0
13.Stefanos Karnezis (DEF)
0
14.Marc Helmer (MID)
0

1.Simon Raff (GK)
8
2.Pascal Scholz (DEF)
6
3.Ferdi Dreef (DEF)
6
4.Harvey Jacobs (DEF)
6
5.Vincenzo Erler (MID)
6
6.David Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Mauricio Ferrer (MID)
5
8.Oliver Wieland (MID)
6
9.Florian Eberle (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Kai Scheffler (ATT)
6
11.Marc Rummenigge (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Markus Jentsch (MID)
0
13.Jan Lorenz (ATT)
0
14.Sebastian Ahrens (ATT)
0