Match Report
| Hertha BSC | Hertha BSC |  |  | VfL Bochum | VfL Bochum | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jan Pienaar | J. Pienaar |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Alec Mcallister | A. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Lars Völler | L. Völler |  | 71 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Craig Ferguson | C. Ferguson | ||||||||
| Stefan Klinsmann | S. Klinsmann | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Willem Timmer | W. Timmer | |||||||||
| Andres Ruiz | A. Ruiz |  | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 |  | Hugo Moutinho | H. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Jonas Welter | J. Welter | | 62 | D | | 5 | | M | 78 | | Pim Claes | P. Claes | |||||||||
| Hannes Wieczorek | H. Wieczorek | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Eric Berg | E. Berg | |||||||||
| Noah Linke | N. Linke | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Robin Knol | R. Knol | |||||||||
| Bernardo Scarpa | B. Scarpa |  | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Tiziano Totti | T. Totti | |||||||||
| Nico Erler | N. Erler | | 80 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Steffen Diakite | S. Diakite | |||||||||
| Scott Matteo | S. Matteo | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 |  | Duncan Scholes | D. Scholes | |||||||||
| Hauke Frieser | H. Frieser | | 60 | A | | 11 | | | A | 59 | | Kevin Kauder | K. Kauder | ||||||||
| Max Tuhuteru | M. Tuhuteru | | 67 | G | | 12 | | M | 63 | | Paul Mckinlay | P. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Alan Maclean | A. Maclean | | 63 | G | | 13 | | G | 59 | | Lennart Weigel | L. Weigel | |||||||||
| Anton Hoeness | A. Hoeness | | 62 | M | | 14 | | M | 59 | | Markus Brehme | M. Brehme | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 16,997 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Babbel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Babbel.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hertha BSC kicking off!
4.27
0-0Hannes Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Frieser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hauke Frieser shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alec Mcallister smothers it!
9.46
Pim Claes threads the ball through to Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Steffen Diakite through on goal. Some good footwork from Steffen Diakite provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jan Pienaar manages to gather it.
12.25
0-0Robin Knol flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Scholes collects the pass. Duncan Scholes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.48
1-0Bernardo Scarpa flicks a high pass forward. Nico Erler collects the pass. Nico Erler plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Matteo and advances towards the goal... Nico Erler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
22.27
1-0VfL Bochum are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
24.29
Noah Linke surges forward with the ball. Noah Linke plays a quick one-two with Hauke Frieser and rushes in on goal... Noah Linke tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.11
1-0With some swift thinking, Hannes Wieczorek plays the ball forward to Nico Erler. Nico Erler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Frieser but he's offside!
30.04
Tiziano Totti chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Jan Pienaar has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.37
Bernardo Scarpa flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.39
Robin Knol flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Scholes collects the pass. Duncan Scholes lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
44.03
2-1Stefan Klinsmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Linke. Noah Linke knocks the ball forward to Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Bochum kick off the second half!
47.21
2-1Scott Matteo clumsily knocks into Craig Ferguson. Scott Matteo is shown the yellow card! Craig Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.52
Pim Claes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pim Claes makes a probing pass to Duncan Scholes but he's offside!
51.31
Bernardo Scarpa takes the throw-in. Hannes Wieczorek decides to run forward with the ball. Hannes Wieczorek cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Hannes Wieczorek provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Mcallister with no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
57.40
Tiziano Totti flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Scholes. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Scholes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jan Pienaar manages to gather it easily.
65.43
Hugo Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Robin Knol collects the pass. Robin Knol plays the ball forward to Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Jan Pienaar.
66.32
3-1Robin Knol takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Hauke Frieser gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
67.21
Bernardo Scarpa passes the ball forward to Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo threads the ball through into the box. Hauke Frieser strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
78.54
Eric Berg receives the ball from a throw-in from Pim Claes. Eric Berg flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Scholes collects the pass. Duncan Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Kauder but he's offside!
83.30
With a delightful solo run, Pim Claes stretches the opposition's defence. Pim Claes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Steffen Diakite is offside!
87.19
Noah Linke receives the ball from a throw-in from Bernardo Scarpa. Showing composure, Noah Linke laces a through ball forward to Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
4-1Duncan Scholes comes in with a late challenge on Andres Ruiz. Duncan Scholes is shown the yellow card! Andres Ruiz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
25.8%
43.5%
30.6%
Scorers
| Nico Erler 14 Hauke Frieser 33, 67 Hannes Wieczorek 51 | Steffen Diakite 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hauke Frieser of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
| 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) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Noah Linke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bernardo Scarpa (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nico Erler (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Scott Matteo (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Hauke Frieser (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Max Tuhuteru (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Maclean (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anton Hoeness (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Willem Timmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hugo Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pim Claes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Berg (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robin Knol (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tiziano Totti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steffen Diakite (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Duncan Scholes (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Kevin Kauder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Mckinlay (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lennart Weigel (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Brehme (MID) | 0 | |