Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Das Badenova-Stadion where SC Freiburg play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 8,409 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SC Freiburg and Hertha BSC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SC Freiburg and Hertha BSC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
0.00
0-0SC Freiburg kick off the first half!
9.34
0-0With great vision, Leon Schröder plays the ball forward to John Hansen. John Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
14.58
Samir Riemann flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Conti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Conti finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
15.54
0-0Andres Diez sees Paul Wilcox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Wilcox rushes past John Cooper! Paul Wilcox tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.59
Andres Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Schröder. Leon Schröder finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.57
1-0Nils Arnold makes a simple pass to Ivan Molina. Ivan Molina lofts in a cross ball towards John Hansen. John Hansen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SC Freiburg!
24.33
Samir Riemann surges forward with the ball. Samir Riemann threads a neat ball through to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald advances inside the box! Jonas Buchwald shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.31
1-0Jonas Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Nico Palumbo controls it well on his chest. Nico Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Behrens.
28.13
Nikolas Thielemann sees Leon Schröder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Schröder makes a simple pass to Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Schröder. Leon Schröder rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Torsten Neuhaus had no chance!! Goal for SC Freiburg!
34.54
John Cooper sees a break and surges forward. John Cooper flicks a high pass forward to Nico Palumbo who brings the ball under control. Nico Palumbo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Zamora.
36.24
Nikolas Thielemann hits a low pass to Ivan Molina. Ivan Molina sees Paul Wilcox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Wilcox plays a one-two with John Hansen and rushes in on goal... Paul Wilcox makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.06
3-0Paul Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Conti. The referee brings Paul Wilcox to one side and gives him a warning! Alfredo Conti stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.43
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.18
Jan Nordwald sees David Matthäus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Matthäus threads the ball through to Marques Pereira Prat. Marques Pereira Prat whips in a cross ball towards Samir Riemann. Samir Riemann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Alexander Busse reads it well. Great save!
45.00
John Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Marques Pereira Prat. Marques Pereira Prat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Freiburg appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hertha BSC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hertha BSC start the second half!
47.53
3-0Nils Arnold barges into Alfredo Conti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Conti stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.53
Jan Nordwald catches Nils Arnold on the ankles. The referee warns Jan Nordwald to calm down! Nils Arnold runs off the knock.
59.36
Jakob Dittmann receives the ball from a throw-in from Marques Pereira Prat. Jakob Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Busse who gathers it comfortably.
60.26
Jakob Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
61.23
Samir Riemann clumsily knocks into John Hansen. The referee calls over Samir Riemann and shows him a yellow card! John Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.13
Leon Schröder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Diez. Andres Diez flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.15
John Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Marques Pereira Prat controls it well on his chest. Marques Pereira Prat knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Riemann. Samir Riemann shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.20
Dietmar Schröder flicks a high pass forward. Samir Riemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Riemann knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo directs the ball goalwards with his head but Alexander Busse is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
75.36
Nikolas Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Molina controls it well on his chest. Ivan Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox shoots from distance. Torsten Neuhaus gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
77.46
3-0Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Graham Cort replacing Marques Pereira Prat .
78.47
Martin Behrens clumsily knocks into Samir Riemann. The referee calls over Martin Behrens and shows him a yellow card! Samir Riemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.47
3-0Free kick to Hertha BSC just outside the area...
79.14
David Matthäus takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
85.28
Ivan Molina surges forward with the ball. Ivan Molina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
23.7%
43.4%
32.9%
Scorers
| John Hansen 19 Leon Schröder 28 Paul Wilcox 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Wilcox of SC Freiburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Busse (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oliver Birnbaum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Behrens (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Gregorio Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nikolas Thielemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Molina (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon Schröder (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Andres Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nils Arnold (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Paul Wilcox (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | John Hansen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Frederic Baghdad (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bakary Brückner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Torsten Neuhaus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jan Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dietmar Schröder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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 | |