Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadion an der Lohmühle where VfB Lübeck play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 12,448 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Lübeck are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Ahrens.


0.00
Hertha BSC kick off and get the first half underway!
2.47
Lennart Scheffler kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Lawton. With a superhuman jump, Dave Lawton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.04
Dan Degn threads the ball through to Dave Lawton. Dave Lawton hits a low pass to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Helmer. Hauke Helmer directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.52
Dan Degn runs forward with the ball. Dan Degn makes an attacking run forward. Dan Degn plays a quick one-two with Hauke Helmer and rushes in on goal... Dan Degn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
20.20
Uwe Walter chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Sammer. Tobias Sammer flicks the ball to his team mate, Claude Besson. Claude Besson shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
24.01
Anton Emmerlich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Riemann. Christian Riemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.49
Uwe Walter catches Hauke Helmer on the ankles. The referee calls over Uwe Walter and warns him to calm down! Hauke Helmer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.50
Abel Quaresma takes it forward alone. Abel Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Helmer. Hauke Helmer connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
38.08
Tobias Sammer threads the ball through to Christian Riemann. Christian Riemann lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Emmerlich. Anton Emmerlich directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Eric Knapp. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Lübeck appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfB Lübeck start the second half!
48.03
Marcel Maier flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hauke Helmer plays the ball forward to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
49.49
Marcel Maier threads a neat ball through to Dave Lawton. Dave Lawton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Schönenborn. Christian Schönenborn knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Helmer. Hauke Helmer shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
51.16
Alan Goldberg comes in with a late challenge on Anton Emmerlich. The referee calls over Alan Goldberg and warns him to calm down! Anton Emmerlich runs off the knock.
53.15
Uwe Walter barges into Hauke Helmer. Uwe Walter is shown the yellow card! Hauke Helmer gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
55.18
Tobias Sammer chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Riemann. Christian Riemann lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.51
Nikolas Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Scheffler. Arno Scheffler flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Antunes who brings the ball under control. Jaime Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.03
Christian Riemann sees a break and surges forward. Christian Riemann whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.28
Christian Schönenborn threads a neat ball through to Hauke Helmer. Hauke Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Paul Birkwald. Paul Birkwald directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
73.51
Nikolas Wallner flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Antunes controls it well on his chest. Jaime Antunes makes a simple pass to Christian Riemann. Christian Riemann controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Arno Scheffler through on goal. Some good footwork from Arno Scheffler provides some space. He shoots at goal. Dan Degn steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
75.43
Arno Scheffler sees Christian Riemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Riemann whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.14
Marcel Maier hits a low pass to Christian Schönenborn. Christian Schönenborn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Helmer. With a superhuman jump, Hauke Helmer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.18
Dave Lawton makes a simple pass to Lennart Scheffler. Lennart Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Paul Birkwald. Paul Birkwald lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Scheffler. Lennart Scheffler flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
26.4%
46%
27.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Lawton of Hertha BSC

Match Ratings
1.Linus Hermann (GK)
6
2.Moritz Müller (DEF)
6
3.Nikolas Wallner (DEF)
7
4.Uwe Walter (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Pascal Birkwald (DEF)
6
6.Claude Besson (MID)
6
7.Arno Scheffler (MID)
7
8.Anton Emmerlich (MID)
6
9.Tobias Sammer (MID)
7
10.Christian Riemann (ATT)
8
11.Jaime Antunes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marcel Morlock (ATT)
0
13.Nils Welter (ATT)
0
14.Marcel Winkler (GK)
0

1.Eric Knapp (GK)
6
2.Dan Degn (DEF)
8
3.Scott Souness (DEF)
6
4.Marcel Maier (DEF)
6
5.Christian Schönenborn (MID)
6
6.Dave Lawton (MID)goal scored
9
7.Lennart Scheffler (MID)goal scored
8
8.Abel Quaresma (MID)
7
9.Alan Goldberg (ATT)
7
10.Paul Birkwald (ATT)
6
11.Hauke Helmer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jonas Rösler (DEF)
0
13.Rainer Ritzinger (DEF)
0
14.Samuel Campos (DEF)
0