Match Report
| Hertha BSC | Hertha BSC |  |  | Karlsruher SC | Karlsruher SC | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stefan Emmerlich | S. Emmerlich |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 60 |  | Fredrik Richards | F. Richards | ||||||||
| Jan Nordwald | J. Nordwald | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Arno Krüger | A. Krüger | |||||||||
| John Cooper | J. Cooper | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Billy Souness | B. Souness | |||||||||
| Jakob Dittmann | J. Dittmann | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Felipe Pardo | F. Pardo | |||||||||
| Dietmar Schröder | D. Schröder | | 62 | D | | 5 | | D | 67 | | Victor Fuentes | V. Fuentes | |||||||||
| David Matthäus | D. Matthäus | | 65 | M | | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Marcos Soler | M. Soler | ||||||||
| Alfredo Conti | A. Conti |  | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 | | Alexander Roth | A. Roth | |||||||||
| Jakob Widmann | J. Widmann | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Clive Lua-Lua | C. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Florian Jung | F. Jung | | 42 | M | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Hugo Diez | H. Diez | |||||||||
| Jakob Gerlach | J. Gerlach | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Colin Marr | C. Marr | |||||||||
| Anton Dörner | A. Dörner | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Adrian Sherwood | A. Sherwood | |||||||||
| David Widmann | D. Widmann | | 60 | D | | 12 | | D | 65 |  | Stanislas Bah | S. Bah | |||||||||
| Graham Cort | G. Cort | | 60 | D | | 13 | | D | 58 | | Kevin Prantl | K. Prantl | |||||||||
| Jonas Seifert | J. Seifert | | 58 | A | | 14 | | G | 57 | | Julian Kuzorra | J. Kuzorra | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 9,941 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Colin Marr makes a simple pass to Marcos Soler. Marcos Soler shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
8.36
0-0Florian Jung darts forward. Florian Jung knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Richards who gathers it comfortably.
9.13
Alexander Roth flicks a high pass forward. Colin Marr collects the pass. Colin Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.20
Alexander Roth flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.43
0-0Marcos Soler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood makes a convincing header but somehow Stefan Emmerlich manages to keep it out.
16.43
John Cooper drives a long ball upfield. Jakob Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.32
Billy Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth makes a probing pass to Clive Lua-Lua. Clive Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Matthäus.
27.25
Alexander Roth chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Lua-Lua. Clive Lua-Lua shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.23
Jakob Dittmann flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Conti who takes it down. Alfredo Conti kicks a strong pass forward to David Matthäus. David Matthäus shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.52
John Cooper threads the ball through to David Matthäus. David Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Anton Dörner controls it well on his chest. Anton Dörner whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
40.18
0-0John Cooper comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Diez. John Cooper is shown the yellow card! Hugo Diez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.50
Jakob Widmann decides to run forward with the ball. Jakob Widmann whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Clive Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Soler. Marcos Soler knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stefan Emmerlich. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC 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 the second half!
51.03
Colin Marr hacks John Cooper from behind! Colin Marr is shown the yellow card! John Cooper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.44
Clive Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Nordwald.
66.11
With great vision, Dietmar Schröder plays the ball forward to Alfredo Conti. Alfredo Conti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Matthäus. David Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Fuentes.
69.10
Jakob Gerlach threads the ball through to Jakob Widmann. Jakob Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Richards who gathers it comfortably.
73.09
Clive Lua-Lua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Marr. Colin Marr whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
75.08
Jakob Widmann surges forward with the ball. Jakob Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Richards who gathers it comfortably.
77.51
0-0Hertha BSC have made a substitution with David Widmann replacing Florian Jung .
78.57
0-0Billy Souness comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Gerlach. The referee calls over Billy Souness and warns him to calm down! Jakob Gerlach runs off the knock.
81.21
Alfredo Conti decides to run forward with the ball. Alfredo Conti shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Fredrik Richards.
84.35
Jakob Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach shoots from outside the area. Fredrik Richards comfortably gets down and covers it.
85.03
John Cooper passes the ball forward to Alfredo Conti. Alfredo Conti flicks a high pass forward. Anton Dörner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Dörner shoots from long range but Fredrik Richards is on top of it.
87.16
Billy Souness makes an attacking run forward. Billy Souness shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
29.9%
43.3%
26.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Conti of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stefan Emmerlich (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jan Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Cooper (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Jakob Dittmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Schröder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Matthäus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Conti (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Jakob Widmann (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Florian Jung (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jakob Gerlach (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Anton Dörner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Widmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Graham Cort (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonas Seifert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fredrik Richards (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Arno Krüger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Felipe Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Victor Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcos Soler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alexander Roth (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Clive Lua-Lua (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Diez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Marr (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Adrian Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stanislas Bah (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Prantl (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Kuzorra (GK) | 0 | |