Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to FC St. Pauli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hertha BSC and FC St. Pauli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Palumbo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hertha BSC and FC St. Pauli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Palumbo.
0.00
0-0FC St. Pauli start the match!
2.32
0-0Stefan Klinsmann makes a simple pass to Bernardo Scarpa. Bernardo Scarpa flicks a high pass forward. Scott Matteo controls it well on his chest. Scott Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Dörner.
14.41
Simon Dörner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Linke. Oliver Linke flicks a high pass forward. Florian Thielemann collects the pass. Florian Thielemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.07
0-0Kevin Eder makes a simple pass to Stefan Szepan. With great vision, Stefan Szepan plays the ball forward to Malte Krüger. Malte Krüger passes the ball forward to Paul Dörner. Paul Dörner comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Andres Ruiz steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
28.58
1-0With vision, Andres Ruiz plays the ball forward to Hannes Wieczorek. Hannes Wieczorek surges forward with the ball. Hannes Wieczorek shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.31
Tonino Paschetta flicks a high pass forward. Paul Dörner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Dörner edges inside the box! Paul Dörner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
38.54
Stefan Klinsmann chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Linke. Noah Linke passes the ball forward to Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vinicio E. Gianello who gathers it comfortably.
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. FC St. Pauli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hertha BSC kick off the second half!
48.54
1-1Bernardo Scarpa hits a low pass to Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo plays a one-two with Gavin Hutchison and rushes in on goal... Scott Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
53.05
1-1Hannes Wieczorek barges into Tonino Paschetta. Hannes Wieczorek is shown the yellow card! Tonino Paschetta carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.31
Tonino Paschetta threads a neat ball through to Malte Krüger. Malte Krüger shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
57.56
1-1Hannes Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Szepan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Szepan passes the ball forward to Malte Krüger. Malte Krüger makes a simple pass, allowing Paul Dörner to run into the box. Some good footwork from Paul Dörner provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.54
1-1Noah Linke hacks Stefan Szepan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Szepan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.44
1-1Hertha BSC have made 2 substitutions with Max Tuhuteru replacing Scott Matteo and Alan Maclean replacing Noah Linke and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.14
Tonino Paschetta passes the ball forward to Florian Thielemann. Florian Thielemann whips in a cross ball towards Paul Dörner. Paul Dörner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
83.08
Alan Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Hutchison and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hauke Frieser takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.44
Paul Richter breaks forward. Paul Richter flicks a high pass forward to Paul Dörner who brings the ball under control. Paul Dörner runs straight at the defence! Paul Dörner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.50
1-2Alan Maclean barges into Oliver Linke. Alan Maclean is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Linke stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.6%
59.4%
Play Area
29%
46.4%
24.6%
Scorers
| Hannes Wieczorek 29 | Paul Dörner 33, 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Dörner of FC St. Pauli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jan Pienaar (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Völler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Ruiz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jonas Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hannes Wieczorek (MID) |   | 7 |
| 7. | Noah Linke (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Bernardo Scarpa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Frieser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Max Tuhuteru (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alan Maclean (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anton Hoeness (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vinicio E. Gianello (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hannes Dörner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Dörner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Richter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Oliver Linke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefan Szepan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Tonino Paschetta (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Malte Krüger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Dörner (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Florian Thielemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anselmo Cudini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Bischoff (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonas Augstein (MID) | 0 | |