Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     FC KölnFC Köln
Mike SturrockMike Sturrock Computer Player Computer Player
Abassi BastoA. Basto64
G
1
G
70Eric BehrensE. Behrens
Rainer SeelerR. Seeler72
D
2
D
74Marcel MeidtM. Meidt
Alex TelferA. Telfer69
D
3
D
72Carlos BentoC. Bento
Ruben JardimR. Jardim67
D
4
D
67Clive ShiltonC. Shilton
Arno KühnA. Kühn66
D
captain5
M
73Leonardo PardoL. Pardo
Teddy NichollsT. Nicholls79
M
6captain
M
72Torsten WieczorekT. Wieczorek
Florian KühnF. Kühn75
M
7
M
71Joao LoureiroJ. Loureiro
Stefano CarboneS. Carbone72
M
8
M
65Simon PrantlS. Prantl
Regis BraudR. Braud67
M
9
A
63Noah KöllerN. Köller
Frank ScharrenburgF. Scharrenburg81
A
10
A
61Eddie BeckhamE. Beckham
Stefan RitzingerS. Ritzinger71
A
11
A
53Martin HanssenM. Hanssen
 
Stephen JamesS. James68
A
12
G
68Samir MorlockS. Morlock
Marc StiepermannM. Stiepermann66
D
13
D
63Arno NetzerA. Netzer
Uwe SachsU. Sachs65
M
14
D
62David MercerD. Mercer

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 9,392 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Eilts.


0.00
Hertha BSC start the match!
2.41
Joao Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
3.35
Alex Telfer advances with the ball. Alex Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Kühn. Florian Kühn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Florian Kühn!
15.45
Stefan Ritzinger comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Meidt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcel Meidt runs off the knock.
20.48
Regis Braud makes a probing pass to Florian Kühn. Florian Kühn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Meidt.
21.18
Florian Kühn makes a probing pass to Stefan Ritzinger. Stefan Ritzinger lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Nicholls. Teddy Nicholls makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
22.19
Florian Kühn hacks Joao Loureiro from behind! Florian Kühn is warned by the referee! Joao Loureiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.35
Alex Telfer plays the ball forward to Stefano Carbone. Stefano Carbone sees space and advances. Stefano Carbone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.11
Florian Kühn flicks a high pass forward to Regis Braud who brings the ball under control. Regis Braud shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Eric Behrens!
32.27
With great vision, Torsten Wieczorek plays the ball forward to Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen puts a great ball through. Eddie Beckham runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.24
Ruben Jardim plays the ball forward to Teddy Nicholls. Teddy Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Florian Kühn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Kühn edges inside the box! Florian Kühn shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
38.49
Ruben Jardim pushes up the pitch. Ruben Jardim hits a low pass to Stefan Ritzinger. Stefan Ritzinger shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
42.27
Leonardo Pardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Florian Kühn catches Simon Prantl on the ankles. Florian Kühn is given another warning by the referee! Simon Prantl stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. The Hertha BSC players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
47.57
Stefano Carbone flicks a high ball forward to Frank Scharrenburg who takes it down. Frank Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Ritzinger. Stefan Ritzinger whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Clive Shilton. Excellent block.
48.58
Stefano Carbone flicks a high ball forward to Florian Kühn who takes it down. Florian Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.50
Joao Loureiro hits a low pass to Leonardo Pardo. Leonardo Pardo cuts inside the box! Leonardo Pardo rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
54.09
Joao Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Noah Köller controls it well on his chest. Noah Köller tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Abassi Basto.
60.12
FC Köln have made a substitution with David Mercer replacing Simon Prantl .
61.22
Eddie Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Wieczorek. Torsten Wieczorek makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.30
Florian Kühn knocks the ball forward to Teddy Nicholls. Teddy Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Shilton.
67.18
Torsten Wieczorek makes a simple pass to Eddie Beckham. Eddie Beckham shoots from distance but somehow Abassi Basto manages to keep it out.
72.13
With great vision, Florian Kühn plays the ball forward to Stefan Ritzinger. Stefan Ritzinger shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.03
Hertha BSC have made 3 substitutions with Stephen James replacing Stefan Ritzinger, Marc Stiepermann replacing Arno Kühn and Uwe Sachs replacing Rainer Seeler .FC Köln have made a substitution with Arno Netzer replacing Martin Hanssen .
83.31
Leonardo Pardo comes in with a late challenge on Stefano Carbone. Leonardo Pardo is given a warning by the referee! Stefano Carbone runs off the knock.
89.33
Alex Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Regis Braud who takes it down. Regis Braud decides to run forward with the ball. Regis Braud shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Joao Loureiro makes a simple pass to Arno Netzer. Arno Netzer edges inside the box! Arno Netzer rockets a shot on goal. Arno Netzer scores for FC Köln!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hertha BSC

FC Köln
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
28.8%
47.9%
23.3%

Scorers
Florian Kühn 3, 34
Arno Netzer 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Florian Kühn of Hertha BSC

Match Ratings
1.Abassi Basto (GK)
6
2.Rainer Seeler (DEF)
6
3.Alex Telfer (DEF)
7
4.Ruben Jardim (DEF)
7
5.Arno Kühn (DEF)
6
6.Teddy Nicholls (MID)
6
7.Florian Kühn (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Stefano Carbone (MID)
7
9.Regis Braud (MID)
7
10.Frank Scharrenburg (ATT)
6
11.Stefan Ritzinger (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Stephen James (ATT)
6
13.Marc Stiepermann (DEF)
6
14.Uwe Sachs (MID)
6

1.Eric Behrens (GK)
6
2.Marcel Meidt (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Bento (DEF)
6
4.Clive Shilton (DEF)
6
5.Leonardo Pardo (MID)
6
6.Torsten Wieczorek (MID)
6
7.Joao Loureiro (MID)
7
8.Simon Prantl (MID)
6
9.Noah Köller (ATT)
6
10.Eddie Beckham (ATT)
6
11.Martin Hanssen (ATT)
6
 
12.Samir Morlock (GK)
0
13.Arno Netzer (DEF)goal scored
8
14.David Mercer (DEF)
6