Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 8,364 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hertha BSC and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Burley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hertha BSC and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Burley.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hertha BSC kicking off!
12.17
0-0Noah Rohrschneider takes it forward alone. Noah Rohrschneider knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Cooper.
22.08
Darius Le Saux makes a probing pass to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.05
0-0Rafael Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Le Saux. Darius Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Torsten Neuhaus gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
36.39
Jan Nordwald knocks the ball forward to Samir Riemann. Samir Riemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Nahrstedt.
40.55
Samir Riemann sees Jonas Buchwald in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Buchwald knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
44.43
Marques Pereira Prat kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Markus Seibert.
45.00
0-0John Cooper comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Ferrer. The referee calls over John Cooper and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Ferrer runs off the knock.
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. VfL Bochum 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
VfL Bochum kick off the second half!
51.06
0-1Rafael Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Le Saux. Darius Le Saux shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
55.58
Jan Nordwald threads the ball through to Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Oswald.
57.22
Marques Pereira Prat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald makes a convincing header but Simon Ziegler is on top of his game. Well saved!
59.19
Noah Rohrschneider drives a long ball upfield. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Dittmann.
60.57
Rafael Ferrer hacks Alfredo Conti from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Conti runs off the knock.
63.04
John Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Conti. Alfredo Conti threads a neat ball through to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Ziegler who gathers it comfortably.
66.42
0-1John Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Samir Riemann controls it well on his chest. Samir Riemann makes a simple pass to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.33
0-1Darius Le Saux passes the ball forward to Simon Haller. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Jakob Dittmann catches Simon Koschmieder on the ankles. Simon Koschmieder appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.53
Jakob Dittmann sees space and advances. Jakob Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Nico Palumbo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.25
1-1Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Graham Cort replacing Marques Pereira Prat .
78.25
Hannes Klimek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder shoots from 25 yards but Torsten Neuhaus is on top of it.
79.54
Rafael Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
29.4%
52.9%
17.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nico Palumbo of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Torsten Neuhaus (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jan Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Cooper (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Dietmar Schröder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jakob Dittmann (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | David Matthäus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Conti (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Samir Riemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marques Pereira Prat (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonas Buchwald (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nico Palumbo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Graham Cort (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Rummenigge (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stefan Emmerlich (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Ziegler (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oliver Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Seibert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rainer Oswald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eugenio Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hannes Klimek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Darius Le Saux (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Rafael Ferrer (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Noah Rohrschneider (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Koschmieder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noah Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Crespo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Noah Frieser (ATT) | 0 | |