Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     DSC Arminia BielefeldDSC Arminia Bielefeld
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stefan EmmerlichS. Emmerlich59
G
1
G
63Arno KnappA. Knapp
Jan NordwaldJ. Nordwald70
D
2
D
63Dietmar BusseD. Busse
John CooperJ. Cooper63
D
3
D
60Giuliano LucarelliG. Lucarelli
Jakob DittmannJ. Dittmann62
D
4captain
D
60Simon ZimmermannS. Zimmermann
Dietmar SchröderD. Schröder62
D
5
D
50Eric NahrstedtE. Nahrstedt
David MatthäusD. Matthäus65
M
captain6
M
71Henry KasperH. Kasper
Alfredo ContiA. Conti62
M
7
M
54Matthias HollmerM. Hollmer
Jakob WidmannJ. Widmann51
M
8
M
43Thomas SchröderT. Schröder
Stuart HansenS. Hansen50
M
9
M
42Callum McinnesC. Mcinnes
Jakob GerlachJ. Gerlach76
A
10
A
66Hannes KlinsmannH. Klinsmann
Anton DörnerA. Dörner61
A
11
A
66Said JongenS. Jongen
 
Graham CortG. Cort61
D
12
A
65Steffen RahnS. Rahn
David WidmannD. Widmann60
D
13
A
59Florian EderF. Eder
Jonas SeifertJ. Seifert58
A
14
A
59Mark Di DioM. Di Dio

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 7,388 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hertha BSC and DSC Arminia Bielefeld are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Florian Geis.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hertha BSC get the match underway!
2.48
David Matthäus knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuliano Lucarelli.
4.03
David Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gerlach comfortably collects the pass. Jakob Gerlach shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Arno Knapp.
5.28
It's a corner kick. Alfredo Conti loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Thomas Schröder reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.31
Alfredo Conti sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Conti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Zimmermann.
15.39
Thomas Schröder flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Klinsmann who brings the ball under control. Hannes Klinsmann plays a one-two with Matthias Hollmer and advances towards the goal... Hannes Klinsmann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.51
David Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gerlach controls it well on his chest. Jakob Gerlach lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Hansen. Stuart Hansen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
24.22
Thomas Schröder knocks the ball forward to Callum Mcinnes. Callum Mcinnes shoots from distance but it is miles over!
26.55
Giuliano Lucarelli threads the ball through to Thomas Schröder. Thomas Schröder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Schröder.
32.44
Giuliano Lucarelli flicks a high pass forward. Callum Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Mcinnes threads the ball through to Matthias Hollmer. Matthias Hollmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Giuliano Lucarelli plays the ball forward to Thomas Schröder. Thomas Schröder threads a neat ball through to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.30
Said Jongen barges into John Cooper. Said Jongen is shown the yellow card! John Cooper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.06
Dietmar Schröder flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Widmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Widmann makes a simple pass to Anton Dörner. Anton Dörner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off and get the second half underway!
48.13
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.44
Alfredo Conti flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Widmann collects the pass. Jakob Widmann passes the ball forward to Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.42
Matthias Hollmer hits a low pass to Henry Kasper. Henry Kasper lofts in a cross ball towards Said Jongen. Said Jongen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
63.42
Alfredo Conti flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gerlach holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Gerlach shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hertha BSC are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
66.06
With some swift thinking, Jakob Dittmann plays the ball forward to Jakob Widmann. Jakob Widmann threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Conti. Alfredo Conti shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arno Knapp with no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
72.27
Jakob Gerlach passes the ball forward to Anton Dörner. Anton Dörner whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Arno Knapp gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
73.12
Alfredo Conti 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 makes a looping header on goal but somehow Arno Knapp manages to keep it out.
75.49
Jakob Dittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, David Matthäus. David Matthäus surges forward with the ball. David Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Zimmermann.
77.40
Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Graham Cort replacing Stuart Hansen .
81.38
John Cooper makes a probing pass to David Matthäus. With a delightful solo run, David Matthäus stretches the opposition's defence. David Matthäus whips in a cross ball towards Anton Dörner. Anton Dörner whips the ball goalwards with his head. Giuliano Lucarelli clears it off the line with his head!
87.30
Matthias Hollmer barges into Alfredo Conti. The referee calls over Matthias Hollmer and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Conti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.04
Alfredo Conti flicks a high pass forward to Anton Dörner who brings the ball under control. Anton Dörner whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Conti. Alfredo Conti makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hertha BSC

DSC Arminia Bielefeld
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
20.5%
45.8%
33.7%

Scorers
Alfredo Conti 66
Said Jongen 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Conti of Hertha BSC

Match Ratings
1.Stefan Emmerlich (GK)
6
2.Jan Nordwald (DEF)
6
3.John Cooper (DEF)
6
4.Jakob Dittmann (DEF)
6
5.Dietmar Schröder (DEF)
6
6.David Matthäus (MID)
8
7.Alfredo Conti (MID)goal scored
9
8.Jakob Widmann (MID)
8
9.Stuart Hansen (MID)
6
10.Jakob Gerlach (ATT)
7
11.Anton Dörner (ATT)
7
 
12.Graham Cort (DEF)
6
13.David Widmann (DEF)
0
14.Jonas Seifert (ATT)
0

1.Arno Knapp (GK)
7
2.Dietmar Busse (DEF)
6
3.Giuliano Lucarelli (DEF)
7
4.Simon Zimmermann (DEF)
6
5.Eric Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
6.Henry Kasper (MID)
7
7.Matthias Hollmer (MID)
6
8.Thomas Schröder (MID)
7
9.Callum Mcinnes (MID)
6
10.Hannes Klinsmann (ATT)
6
11.Said Jongen (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Steffen Rahn (ATT)
0
13.Florian Eder (ATT)
0
14.Mark Di Dio (ATT)
0