Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Torsten NeuhausT. Neuhaus59
G
1
G
65Samir WielandS. Wieland
Jan NordwaldJ. Nordwald69
D
2
D
69Nicolas KlimekN. Klimek
John CooperJ. Cooper63
D
3captain
D
66Rainer SeelerR. Seeler
Dietmar SchröderD. Schröder61
D
4
D
61Uwe WallnerU. Wallner
Jakob DittmannJ. Dittmann61
D
5
M
63Marcel BeckmannM. Beckmann
David MatthäusD. Matthäus65
M
captain6
M
63Ricardo DiezR. Diez
Alfredo ContiA. Conti61
M
7
M
56Jochem van den BroekJ. van den Broek
Samir RiemannS. Riemann56
M
8
M
50Markus FrommM. Fromm
Marques Pereira PratM. Prat55
M
9
M
49Hauke KohlerH. Kohler
Jonas BuchwaldJ. Buchwald67
A
10
A
68Vincenzo ArendtV. Arendt
Nico PalumboN. Palumbo61
A
11
A
62Philipp PoschnerP. Poschner
 
Graham CortG. Cort60
D
12
A
61Jonas WendelJ. Wendel
Martin RummeniggeM. Rummenigge59
D
13
A
59Matt KahnM. Kahn
Stefan EmmerlichS. Emmerlich58
G
14
D
56Arno ZieglerA. Ziegler

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to FC Union Berlin in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Brückner.


0.00
The first half starts with Hertha BSC kicking off!
8.34
Samir Riemann catches Ricardo Diez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Diez runs off the knock.
10.15
Rainer Seeler passes the ball forward to Philipp Poschner. Philipp Poschner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Neuhaus who gathers it comfortably.
15.25
Jonas Buchwald comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Klimek. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Klimek runs off the knock.
18.02
John Cooper hacks Markus Fromm from behind! The referee calls over John Cooper and shows him a yellow card! Markus Fromm hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.30
Uwe Wallner flicks a high pass forward to Markus Fromm who brings the ball under control. Markus Fromm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Poschner. Philipp Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Arendt controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Vincenzo Arendt provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper, Torsten Neuhaus, sees it late!! Goal for FC Union Berlin!
26.23
Alfredo Conti hits a low pass to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Nicolas Klimek happens to be in the right place to block it.
27.07
Alfredo Conti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Klimek.
28.27
Philipp Poschner hits a low pass to Marcel Beckmann. Marcel Beckmann whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.15
Marques Pereira Prat chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Conti. Alfredo Conti knocks the ball forward to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Wallner.
39.09
Marques Pereira Prat flicks a high pass forward to Jonas Buchwald who brings the ball under control. Jonas Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
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. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hertha BSC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Union Berlin start the second half!
47.09
Ricardo Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jochem van den Broek. Jochem van den Broek plays a one-two with Philipp Poschner and advances towards the goal... Jochem van den Broek cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.58
Dietmar Schröder barges into Ricardo Diez. Dietmar Schröder is warned by the referee! Ricardo Diez runs off the knock.
54.11
Nicolas Klimek knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Fromm. Markus Fromm flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Arendt who takes it down. Vincenzo Arendt lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Beckmann. Marcel Beckmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Torsten Neuhaus is on top of his game. Great save!
55.43
Marques Pereira Prat sees a break and surges forward. Marques Pereira Prat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Klimek.
60.11
FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Philipp Poschner .
71.02
Markus Fromm threads a neat ball through to Marcel Beckmann. Marcel Beckmann shoots from distance. Good keeping from Torsten Neuhaus as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.49
It's a corner kick which Markus Fromm takes quickly, playing the ball short to Arno Ziegler. Arno Ziegler chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Torsten Neuhaus punches the ball out of the danger area!
73.40
Jochem van den Broek flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Kohler collects the pass. Hauke Kohler hits a low pass to Ricardo Diez. Dietmar Schröder catches Ricardo Diez on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.28
Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Graham Cort replacing Marques Pereira Prat .
78.28
Nicolas Klimek catches John Cooper on the ankles. The referee brings Nicolas Klimek to one side and gives him a warning! John Cooper stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.37
Dietmar Schröder makes a strong solo run forward. Dietmar Schröder threads a neat ball through to Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Samir Riemann. Samir Riemann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.49
Jonas Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Nico Palumbo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Palumbo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.25
David Matthäus passes the ball forward to Graham Cort. Graham Cort lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Hertha BSC

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

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
31.4%
50%
18.6%

Scorers
Vincenzo Arendt 20
Jochem van den Broek 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Arendt of FC Union Berlin

Match Ratings
1.Torsten Neuhaus (GK)
7
2.Jan Nordwald (DEF)
6
3.John Cooper (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Dietmar Schröder (DEF)
6
5.Jakob Dittmann (DEF)
6
6.David Matthäus (MID)
6
7.Alfredo Conti (MID)
6
8.Samir Riemann (MID)yellow card
5
9.Marques Pereira Prat (MID)
6
10.Jonas Buchwald (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Nico Palumbo (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Cort (DEF)
6
13.Martin Rummenigge (DEF)
0
14.Stefan Emmerlich (GK)
0

1.Samir Wieland (GK)
6
2.Nicolas Klimek (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Seeler (DEF)
6
4.Uwe Wallner (DEF)
7
5.Marcel Beckmann (MID)
7
6.Ricardo Diez (MID)
6
7.Jochem van den Broek (MID)goal scored
8
8.Markus Fromm (MID)
7
9.Hauke Kohler (MID)
7
10.Vincenzo Arendt (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Philipp Poschner (ATT)
8
 
12.Jonas Wendel (ATT)
0
13.Matt Kahn (ATT)
0
14.Arno Ziegler (DEF)
6