Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     Hannover 96Hannover 96
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Torsten NeuhausT. Neuhaus59
G
1
G
66Bakary DörnerB. Dörner
Jan NordwaldJ. Nordwald69
D
2
D
75Ruel RodgersR. Rodgers
John CooperJ. Cooper63
D
3captain
D
71Kelvin BeckhamK. Beckham
Dietmar SchröderD. Schröder61
D
4
D
68Gaspar NascimentoG. Nascimento
Jakob DittmannJ. Dittmann61
D
5
M
76Sven EngelsS. Engels
David MatthäusD. Matthäus65
M
captain6
M
70Alexandre RamosA. Ramos
Alfredo ContiA. Conti61
M
7
M
67Stefan GötzS. Götz
Samir RiemannS. Riemann56
M
8
M
64Alexander StiepermannA. Stiepermann
Marques Pereira PratM. Prat55
M
9
A
69Sven BreitnerS. Breitner
Jonas BuchwaldJ. Buchwald67
A
10
A
68Luis DiazL. Diaz
Nico PalumboN. Palumbo61
A
11
A
63Paul ZiegeP. Ziege
 
Graham CortG. Cort60
D
12
G
63Martin OswaldM. Oswald
Martin RummeniggeM. Rummenigge59
D
13
A
60Philipp BirnbaumP. Birnbaum
Stefan EmmerlichS. Emmerlich58
G
14
D
60Markus FriedmannM. Friedmann

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to Hannover 96. 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 Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Florian Geis.


0.00
Hannover 96 kick off the first half!
8.52
Showing great composure, Paul Ziege plays the ball forward to Luis Diaz. Luis Diaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Nordwald.
9.43
Paul Ziege flicks a high ball forward to Luis Diaz who takes it down. Luis Diaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.49
Stefan Götz clumsily knocks into Alfredo Conti. The referee calls over Stefan Götz and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Conti runs off the knock.
16.49
Marques Pereira Prat flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Buchwald holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.27
Alexander Stiepermann barges into David Matthäus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Matthäus runs off the knock.
27.25
Alexandre Ramos barges into Dietmar Schröder. The referee warns Alexandre Ramos to calm down! Dietmar Schröder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.45
Paul Ziege hacks Dietmar Schröder from behind! The referee brings Paul Ziege to one side and gives him a warning! Dietmar Schröder stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.40
Kelvin Beckham runs forward with the ball. Kelvin Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
36.38
Alfredo Conti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.10
Ruel Rodgers knocks the ball forward to Stefan Götz. Stefan Götz sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Götz shoots from long range but is denied by Torsten Neuhaus. Excellent save.
44.17
Stefan Götz flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Nordwald.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 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
Hertha BSC kick off and get the second half underway!
48.53
Stefan Götz threads a neat ball through to Alexander Stiepermann. Alexander Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. Luis Diaz collects the pass. Luis Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
51.30
Alexandre Ramos passes the ball forward to Paul Ziege. Paul Ziege knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.41
Samir Riemann flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Buchwald collects the pass. Jonas Buchwald chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Riemann. Samir Riemann lofts in a cross ball towards Marques Pereira Prat. With a superhuman jump, Marques Pereira Prat connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.29
Hannover 96 have made 3 substitutions with Martin Oswald replacing Alexandre Ramos, Markus Friedmann replacing Paul Ziege and Philipp Birnbaum replacing Luis Diaz .
67.25
Kelvin Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Engels. Sven Engels flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Friedmann. Markus Friedmann cuts inside the box! Markus Friedmann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.11
Martin Oswald hacks Samir Riemann from behind! The referee calls over Martin Oswald and warns him to calm down! Samir Riemann runs off the knock.
75.07
Alfredo Conti threads a neat ball through to Marques Pereira Prat. Marques Pereira Prat lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Riemann. Ruel Rodgers hacks Samir Riemann from behind! Samir Riemann appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
77.29
Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Graham Cort replacing Marques Pereira Prat .
78.35
Markus Friedmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Cooper.
79.24
Graham Cort plays the ball forward to Nico Palumbo. Nico Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Nascimento.
81.18
Dietmar Schröder comes in with a late challenge on Sven Breitner. Dietmar Schröder is shown the yellow card! Sven Breitner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.31
Kelvin Beckham barges into Jonas Buchwald. Kelvin Beckham is given a warning by the referee! Jonas Buchwald runs off the knock.
85.03
Stefan Götz clumsily knocks into Jonas Buchwald. The referee calls over Stefan Götz and shows him a yellow card! Jonas Buchwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Philipp Birnbaum hacks John Cooper from behind! Philipp Birnbaum is shown the yellow card! John Cooper runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hertha BSC

Hannover 96
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
8
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
29.7%
50%
20.3%

Scorers
Jonas Buchwald 36
Marques Pereira Prat 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonas Buchwald of Hertha BSC

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

1.Bakary Dörner (GK)
6
2.Ruel Rodgers (DEF)
6
3.Kelvin Beckham (DEF)
6
4.Gaspar Nascimento (DEF)
6
5.Sven Engels (MID)
6
6.Alexandre Ramos (MID)
6
7.Stefan Götz (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alexander Stiepermann (MID)yellow card
5
9.Sven Breitner (ATT)
6
10.Luis Diaz (ATT)
6
11.Paul Ziege (ATT)
6
 
12.Martin Oswald (GK)
5
13.Philipp Birnbaum (ATT)yellow card
5
14.Markus Friedmann (DEF)
6