Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     Waldhof MannheimWaldhof Mannheim
Computer Player Computer Player Andrew Slee Andrew Slee
Jan PienaarJ. Pienaar68
G
1
G
64Ricardo GentoR. Gento
Lars VöllerL. Völler71
D
captain2
D
60Julian OswaldJ. Oswald
Stefan KlinsmannS. Klinsmann70
D
3
D
57Simon WalterS. Walter
Andres RuizA. Ruiz67
D
4
D
55Eric BischoffE. Bischoff
Jonas WelterJ. Welter62
D
5
D
57Nico WalterN. Walter
Hannes WieczorekH. Wieczorek67
M
6
M
62Simon MüllerS. Müller
Noah LinkeN. Linke63
M
7captain
M
57Torsten MorlockT. Morlock
Bernardo ScarpaB. Scarpa62
M
8
M
58Matthias KoschmiederM. Koschmieder
Nico ErlerN. Erler80
A
9
A
59David StiepermannD. Stiepermann
Scott MatteoS. Matteo61
A
10
A
57Lars DittmannL. Dittmann
Hauke FrieserH. Frieser60
A
11
A
67Oscar CasO. Cas
 
Alan MacleanA. Maclean63
G
12
M
59Lars MeidtL. Meidt
Anton HoenessA. Hoeness62
M
13
M
51Albrecht ScholzA. Scholz
Clive SheringhamC. Sheringham61
M
14
A
51Jonas KoschmiederJ. Koschmieder

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to Waldhof Mannheim. A crowd of 19,821 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hertha BSC and Waldhof Mannheim are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Bierhoff.


0.00
The whistle blows and Waldhof Mannheim kick off!
4.22
Hannes Wieczorek threads a neat ball through to Nico Erler. Nico Erler shoots from long range but Ricardo Gento is on top of it.
6.19
Julian Oswald kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Müller. These players appear to think like one. Simon Müller surges forward with the ball. Simon Müller plays a one-two with Oscar Cas and rushes in on goal... Simon Müller takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.00
Torsten Morlock makes an attacking run forward. Torsten Morlock shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
9.55
Torsten Morlock knocks the ball forward to David Stiepermann. David Stiepermann whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Cas. Oscar Cas flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Jan Pienaar!
10.05
Eric Bischoff darts forward. Eric Bischoff makes an attacking run forward. Eric Bischoff shoots from outside the area but Jan Pienaar reads it well. Fabulous stop!
12.04
Andres Ruiz makes a probing pass to Bernardo Scarpa. Bernardo Scarpa flicks a high pass forward. Nico Erler controls it well on his chest. Nico Erler plays a one-two with Hauke Frieser and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Nico Erler provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.28
Lars Völler hacks Oscar Cas from behind! Lars Völler is warned by the referee! Oscar Cas runs off the knock.
16.47
David Stiepermann hacks Stefan Klinsmann from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Klinsmann runs off the knock.
20.08
Scott Matteo clumsily knocks into Nico Walter. Scott Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Nico Walter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.46
Bernardo Scarpa flicks a high pass forward. Nico Erler collects the pass. Nico Erler knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.37
Torsten Morlock makes a probing pass to Oscar Cas. Oscar Cas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.37
Lars Völler clumsily knocks into Oscar Cas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Cas stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Waldhof Mannheim also appear unchanged since the first half. The Waldhof Mannheim players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Hertha BSC start the second half!
48.09
Noah Linke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Erler. Nico Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Oswald.
51.40
Torsten Morlock sees Lars Dittmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Dittmann shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.10
Simon Müller advances with the ball. Simon Müller finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
55.46
Bernardo Scarpa flicks a high pass forward. Scott Matteo controls it well on his chest. Scott Matteo cuts inside the box! Scott Matteo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.08
Waldhof Mannheim have made a substitution with Albrecht Scholz replacing Simon Müller .
63.48
Eric Bischoff launches a long ball forward into the other half. David Stiepermann finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
66.43
Noah Linke threads the ball through to Nico Erler. Nico Erler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
67.15
Eric Bischoff flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Scholz who gracefully takes it down. Albrecht Scholz decides to run forward with the ball. Albrecht Scholz shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Jan Pienaar.
71.08
Oscar Cas hacks Lars Völler from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lars Völler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.47
Waldhof Mannheim have made a substitution with Jonas Koschmieder replacing Oscar Cas .
78.52
Albrecht Scholz barges into Bernardo Scarpa. The referee calls over Albrecht Scholz and shows him a yellow card! Bernardo Scarpa runs off the knock.
79.18
Simon Walter sees Matthias Koschmieder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward to Lars Dittmann who brings the ball under control. Lars Dittmann tries a spectacular long range effort. Lars Dittmann scores for Waldhof Mannheim!!
85.20
Julian Oswald hacks Bernardo Scarpa from behind! Julian Oswald is shown the yellow card! Bernardo Scarpa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.31
Julian Oswald chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Scholz. Albrecht Scholz plays the ball forward to Lars Dittmann. Lars Dittmann shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
89.57
Julian Oswald passes the ball forward to Albrecht Scholz. Albrecht Scholz decides to run forward with the ball. Albrecht Scholz lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Dittmann. Lars Dittmann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. 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
 

Hertha BSC

Waldhof Mannheim
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
36.1%
40.3%
23.6%

Scorers
Nico Erler 12
Hauke Frieser 24
Lars Dittmann 79, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lars Dittmann of Waldhof Mannheim

Match Ratings
1.Jan Pienaar (GK)
7
2.Lars Völler (DEF)yellow card
5
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)goal scored
8
10.Scott Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Hauke Frieser (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alan Maclean (GK)
0
13.Anton Hoeness (MID)
0
14.Clive Sheringham (MID)
0

1.Ricardo Gento (GK)
6
2.Julian Oswald (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Simon Walter (DEF)
6
4.Eric Bischoff (DEF)
7
5.Nico Walter (DEF)
6
6.Simon Müller (MID)
7
7.Torsten Morlock (MID)
7
8.Matthias Koschmieder (MID)
6
9.David Stiepermann (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Lars Dittmann (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Oscar Cas (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Lars Meidt (MID)
0
13.Albrecht Scholz (MID)yellow card
7
14.Jonas Koschmieder (ATT)
6