Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to SV Wacker Burghausen. A crowd of 8,825 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Breitner.
The pitch is in great condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Breitner.
0.00
0-0Hertha BSC kick off and get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Ruben Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Sachs who brings the ball under control. Uwe Sachs shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
6.28
1-0Teddy Nicholls flicks a high ball forward to Stephen James who takes it down. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Ritzinger. Stefan Ritzinger connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.14
Nico Böhm flicks a high pass forward to Gerhard Szepan who brings the ball under control. Gerhard Szepan skips past Ruben Jardim! Gerhard Szepan rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.16
1-1Lukas Madrid flicks a high pass forward. Florian Hermann controls it well on his chest. Florian Hermann makes a simple pass to Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Poschner.
16.59
Florian Hermann brings the ball forward. Florian Hermann whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Ritzinger. Stefan Ritzinger heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nils Roth with no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
22.08
2-1Nico Böhm comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Seeler. Nico Böhm is given a warning by the referee! Rainer Seeler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.40
Billy Matthews gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Malte Gerlach shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
34.18
2-1Rainer Seeler comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Molowny. The referee calls over Rainer Seeler and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Molowny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.13
Billy Matthews catches Stefan Ritzinger on the ankles. Billy Matthews is warned by the referee! Stefan Ritzinger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 seem much more motivated whilst the Hertha BSC players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and SV Wacker Burghausen kick off!
48.57
Linus Brehme hits a low pass to Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim threads a neat ball through to Stefan Ritzinger. Stefan Ritzinger runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Stefan Ritzinger provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
53.13
Uwe Sachs makes a simple pass to Stephen James. Stephen James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Uwe Sachs plays the ball forward to Linus Brehme. Linus Brehme plays a one-two with Stefan Ritzinger and advances towards the goal... Linus Brehme shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.02
Linus Brehme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Sachs. Uwe Sachs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Poschner.
60.29
2-1SV Wacker Burghausen have made a substitution with Les Campbell replacing Gerhard Szepan .
63.09
2-1Ruben Jardim passes the ball forward to Stefan Ritzinger. Stefan Ritzinger sees Stephen James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen James lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Ritzinger. Stefan Ritzinger gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Nils Roth manages to gather it.
65.31
2-1Simon Schramm catches Alex Telfer on the ankles. Simon Schramm is given a warning by the referee! Alex Telfer runs off the knock.
67.37
Uwe Sachs threads a neat ball through to Stefan Ritzinger. Stefan Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Brehme. With a superhuman jump, Linus Brehme connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Nils Roth manages to gather it.
71.26
Ruben Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Brehme. Linus Brehme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Nicholls. Teddy Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nils Roth who gathers it comfortably.
75.03
2-1Nico Böhm takes it forward alone. Nico Böhm cuts inside the box! Ruben Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Nico Böhm. Penalty not given!!
77.39
Hertha BSC have made 3 substitutions with Oliver Bräutigam replacing Stephen James, Marc Stiepermann replacing Alex Telfer and Florian Kühn replacing Rainer Seeler .
78.47
Nils Heiser threads a neat ball through to Nico Böhm. Nico Böhm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abassi Basto who gathers it comfortably.
83.52
Billy Matthews knocks the ball forward to Nico Böhm. Nico Böhm knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Schramm. Simon Schramm shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Abassi Basto smothers it!
84.52
Marc Stiepermann sees space and advances. Marc Stiepermann shoots from 25 yards but Nils Roth reads it well. Excellent keeping!
87.44
Gabriel Molowny runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gabriel Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Ruben Jardim sees Linus Brehme in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Brehme sees Florian Hermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Hermann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.1%
30.9%
Play Area
26.5%
42.6%
30.9%
Scorers
| Stefan Ritzinger 6, 17 | Gerhard Szepan 9 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Ritzinger of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Abassi Basto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rainer Seeler (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Lukas Madrid (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruben Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Florian Hermann (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Linus Brehme (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Uwe Sachs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Teddy Nicholls (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stefan Ritzinger (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Stephen James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oliver Bräutigam (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marc Stiepermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Florian Kühn (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nils Roth (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Moritz Poschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivar Van Dijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Matthews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Schramm (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nils Heiser (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nico Böhm (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gabriel Molowny (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Malte Gerlach (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frederic Devineau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gerhard Szepan (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Benito Zanchetta (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Helmer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Les Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |