Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 9,891 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Lawton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Lawton.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hertha BSC kicking off!
2.19
0-1Kevin Littbarski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Schöll. Paul Schöll shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.42
0-1Kevin Littbarski threads the ball through to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni whips in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.00
0-1Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Paul Schöll holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Schöll knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Dittmann.
10.44
Joachim Dalla Bona chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Schöll. Paul Schöll knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Littbarski!
14.45
Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Paul Schöll controls it well on his chest. Paul Schöll lofts in a cross ball towards Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.49
Malte Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski sees Paul Schöll in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Schöll shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.12
Joachim Dalla Bona takes it forward alone. Joachim Dalla Bona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Neuhaus who gathers it comfortably.
22.54
Malte Kaiser flicks a high pass forward to Paul Schöll who brings the ball under control. Paul Schöll shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
24.31
Jan Nordwald chips the ball to his team mate, David Matthäus. David Matthäus sees Samir Riemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Riemann shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.40
0-2Showing composure, David Matthäus picks a pass forward to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald plays a scrappy one-two with Nico Palumbo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Malte Kaiser clumsily knocks into Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald appeals for a penalty! Given!!
26.40
0-2The referee points to the spot..
27.49
Jonas Buchwald takes a short run up. It's in!! Joao Ramos had no chance!!
34.32
Jan Nordwald threads a neat ball through to Samir Riemann. Samir Riemann makes a simple pass to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malte Kaiser.
36.26
1-2Nico Kneissl knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni whips in a cross ball towards Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Torsten Neuhaus!
38.34
1-2Showing composure, John Cooper plays the ball forward to Samir Riemann. Samir Riemann passes the ball forward to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Leon Sparwasser.
39.37
1-2It's a corner kick. Samir Riemann kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Dietmar Schröder tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.47
Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high pass forward to Nico Kneissl who brings the ball under control. Nico Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.08
Joachim Dalla Bona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Torsten Neuhaus easily gets down and covers it.
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 Werder Bremen 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
SV Werder Bremen start the second half!
54.56
Dietmar Schröder pushes up the pitch. Dietmar Schröder hits a low pass to Marques Pereira Prat. Marques Pereira Prat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Kneissl.
60.23
1-2Jonas Buchwald clumsily knocks into Malte Kaiser. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Malte Kaiser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.28
Marcel Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Schöll. Paul Schöll lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Torsten Neuhaus.
64.12
It's a corner kick. Joachim Dalla Bona kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Dietmar Schröder gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
66.51
Leon Sparwasser hits a low pass to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni sees space and advances. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Schöll. With a superhuman jump, Paul Schöll connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
69.35
Joachim Dalla Bona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.11
Samir Riemann flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Conti collects the pass. Alfredo Conti plays a quick one-two with Marques Pereira Prat and rushes in on goal... Alfredo Conti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Joao Ramos!
72.14
Jonas Buchwald chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
73.52
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.24
1-2Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Graham Cort replacing Marques Pereira Prat .
79.43
John Cooper threads a neat ball through to Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.13
John Cooper surges forward with the ball. John Cooper laces a through ball forward to David Matthäus. David Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Kaiser.
84.07
Jan Gelb makes a simple pass to Paul Schöll. Paul Schöll deftly passes the ball to Joachim Dalla Bona, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Joachim Dalla Bona provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Torsten Neuhaus has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.06
Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Paul Schöll collects the pass. Paul Schöll knocks in a cross ball towards Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Torsten Neuhaus!
90.00
Kevin Littbarski chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Schöll. Paul Schöll outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Paul Schöll scores for SV Werder Bremen!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
35.2%
46.6%
18.2%
Scorers
| Jonas Buchwald 27 (p) | Paul Schöll 2, 90 Kevin Littbarski 10 Joachim Dalla Bona 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Schöll of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Torsten Neuhaus (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jan Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dietmar Schröder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jakob Dittmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Matthäus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Conti (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Samir Riemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marques Pereira Prat (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonas Buchwald (ATT) |   | 6 |
| 11. | Nico Palumbo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Graham Cort (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Rummenigge (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stefan Emmerlich (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Joao Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Malte Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Joachim Dalla Bona (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Schöll (ATT) | | 10 |
| 11. | Fabian N. Apolloni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Torsten Kühn (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nuno Semedo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Widmann (MID) | 0 | |