Match Report


Rot-Weiss AhlenRot-Weiss Ahlen     Hertha BSCHertha BSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabio SartorF. Sartor62
G
1
G
68Jan PienaarJ. Pienaar
Nenad UrsuleN. Ursule71
D
2captain
D
71Lars VöllerL. Völler
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan62
D
3
D
70Stefan KlinsmannS. Klinsmann
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish59
D
4
D
67Andres RuizA. Ruiz
Tommy RoyceT. Royce55
D
5
D
62Jonas WelterJ. Welter
Scott McStayS. McStay69
M
6
M
67Hannes WieczorekH. Wieczorek
Armin MeidtA. Meidt68
M
7
M
63Noah LinkeN. Linke
Cristiano RibeiroC. Ribeiro67
M
8
M
62Bernardo ScarpaB. Scarpa
Tobias BartschT. Bartsch65
A
9
A
80Nico ErlerN. Erler
Rainer RitzingerR. Ritzinger56
A
captain10
A
61Scott MatteoS. Matteo
Martin WestwoodM. Westwood55
A
11
A
60Hauke FrieserH. Frieser
 
Nico HerzogN. Herzog67
M
12
G
67Max TuhuteruM. Tuhuteru
Christian WinklerC. Winkler63
M
13
G
63Alan MacleanA. Maclean
Oliver NetzerO. Netzer55
M
14
M
62Anton HoenessA. Hoeness

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ruhrstadion where Rot-Weiss Ahlen play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 19,445 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Cziommer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rot-Weiss Ahlen get the match underway!
2.20
Tommy Royce pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tommy Royce kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
3.18
Armin Meidt plays the ball forward to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Lars Völler plays the ball forward to Bernardo Scarpa. Without breaking stride, Bernardo Scarpa plays the ball forward to Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo advances inside the box! Scott Matteo takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
8.06
Bernardo Scarpa flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser edges inside the box! Hauke Frieser side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Fabio Sartor manages to keep it out.
15.39
Cristiano Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Martin Westwood who brings the ball under control. Martin Westwood finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
18.25
Kevin Dalglish makes a strong solo run forward. Kevin Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.15
Scott McStay knocks the ball forward to Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.21
Scott McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.55
Noah Linke kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Dalglish.
34.13
Craig Sullivan receives the ball from a throw-in from Tommy Royce. Craig Sullivan sweeps the ball long. Martin Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Jonas Welter is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
35.54
It's a corner kick. Tobias Bartsch loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jan Pienaar jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
38.40
Scott McStay flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Bartsch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tobias Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jan Pienaar with no chance!! Goal for Rot-Weiss Ahlen!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hertha BSC players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Hertha BSC kick off the second half!
49.36
Rainer Ritzinger comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Klinsmann. The referee warns Rainer Ritzinger to calm down! Stefan Klinsmann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.50
Hannes Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nenad Ursule.
57.26
Bernardo Scarpa chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Erler. Nico Erler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.23
Scott McStay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott McStay whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
60.10
Rot-Weiss Ahlen have made a substitution with Oliver Netzer replacing Scott McStay .
63.01
Cristiano Ribeiro catches Hannes Wieczorek on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hannes Wieczorek runs off the knock.
71.14
Cristiano Ribeiro hits a low pass to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
73.42
Oliver Netzer decides to run forward with the ball. Oliver Netzer lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.52
Rot-Weiss Ahlen have made a substitution with Nico Herzog replacing Martin Westwood .
78.60
Noah Linke chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Frieser but he's offside!
79.07
Nenad Ursule sees Cristiano Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
84.35
Craig Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Oliver Netzer. Showing composure, Oliver Netzer plays the ball forward to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonas Welter.
85.11
Craig Sullivan sees Armin Meidt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Nico Herzog holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Herzog makes a great pass forward. Tobias Bartsch runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.26
Lars Völler threads the ball through to Hannes Wieczorek. Hannes Wieczorek chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Rot-Weiss Ahlen

Hertha BSC
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
22.4%
46.3%
31.3%

Scorers
Tobias Bartsch 21
Martin Westwood 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tobias Bartsch of Rot-Weiss Ahlen

Match Ratings
1.Fabio Sartor (GK)
6
2.Nenad Ursule (DEF)
6
3.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Tommy Royce (DEF)
6
6.Scott McStay (MID)
8
7.Armin Meidt (MID)
6
8.Cristiano Ribeiro (MID)yellow card
6
9.Tobias Bartsch (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Rainer Ritzinger (ATT)
6
11.Martin Westwood (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nico Herzog (MID)
6
13.Christian Winkler (MID)
0
14.Oliver Netzer (MID)
7

1.Jan Pienaar (GK)
7
2.Lars Völler (DEF)
6
3.Stefan Klinsmann (DEF)
6
4.Andres Ruiz (DEF)
6
5.Jonas Welter (DEF)
6
6.Hannes Wieczorek (MID)
6
7.Noah Linke (MID)
6
8.Bernardo Scarpa (MID)
6
9.Nico Erler (ATT)
6
10.Scott Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Hauke Frieser (ATT)
6
 
12.Max Tuhuteru (GK)
0
13.Alan Maclean (GK)
0
14.Anton Hoeness (MID)
0