Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 16,817 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hertha BSC and BV Borussia Dortmund are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Bierhoff.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hertha BSC and BV Borussia Dortmund are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Bierhoff.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund kick off and get the match underway!
2.03
0-0Mervin Konchesky makes a simple pass to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.14
0-0Stefan Turek comes in with a late challenge on Scott Matteo. The referee warns Stefan Turek to calm down! Scott Matteo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.20
Ricardo Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Völler.
9.57
Mervin Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Pienaar who gathers it comfortably.
10.31
Noah Linke flicks a high pass forward. Nico Erler controls it well on his chest. Nico Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Joseph.
14.45
Mervin Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pier G. Buffon. Pier G. Buffon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.19
0-0Noah Linke makes a simple pass to Nico Erler. Nico Erler shoots from distance but is denied by Anton Beckenbauer. Excellent save.
20.52
0-0Gerhard Beckmann hacks Hannes Wieczorek from behind! The referee warns Gerhard Beckmann to calm down! Hannes Wieczorek runs off the knock.
21.23
Seeing Hannes Töpfer's attacking run, Marc Joseph quickly throws the ball into his path. Hannes Töpfer makes a simple pass to Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Buffon controls it well on his chest. Pier G. Buffon knocks in a cross ball towards Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
22.31
Mervin Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pier G. Buffon. Pier G. Buffon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonas Welter.
24.01
0-1Ricardo Medina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Buffon. Pier G. Buffon flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.22
Ricardo Medina catches Noah Linke on the ankles. Ricardo Medina is given a warning by the referee! Noah Linke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.41
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Hannes Wieczorek plays the ball forward to Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
30.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Stefan Klinsmann laces a weighted ball forward to Noah Linke. Without breaking stride, Noah Linke plays the ball forward to Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.27
1-1Stefan Klinsmann comes in with a late challenge on Guerino Ponzo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guerino Ponzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.37
Gerhard Beckmann makes a probing pass to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Pier G. Buffon. Pier G. Buffon heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.32
Ricardo Medina flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Kiko who brings the ball under control. Miguel Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Guerino Ponzo. Guerino Ponzo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Jan Pienaar keeps it out!
44.07
Stefan Turek clumsily knocks into Nico Erler. Stefan Turek is given another warning by the referee! Nico Erler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Gerhard Beckmann receives the ball from a throw-in from Mervin Konchesky. Gerhard Beckmann chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund have changed their lineup with Torsten Kistner replacing Ricardo Medina. The BV Borussia Dortmund players seem much more motivated whilst the Hertha BSC players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Hertha BSC kick off the second half!
49.25
Mervin Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Guerino Ponzo collects the pass. Guerino Ponzo edges inside the box! Guerino Ponzo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.47
Mervin Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Pienaar who gathers it comfortably.
60.06
1-2BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Nils Basler replacing Pier G. Buffon .
61.12
Gerhard Beckmann flicks a high pass forward. Guerino Ponzo controls it well on his chest. Guerino Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.10
Roberto Sussi threads a neat ball through to Torsten Kistner. Torsten Kistner threads a neat ball through to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.23
Bernardo Scarpa makes a simple pass to Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nico Erler. Nico Erler rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.18
Marc Joseph hacks Scott Matteo from behind! The referee calls over Marc Joseph and shows him a yellow card! Scott Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.27
Bernardo Scarpa threads a neat ball through to Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
79.58
1-2Roberto Sussi threads a neat ball through to Torsten Kistner. Torsten Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Nils Basler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nils Basler plays a one-two with Guerino Ponzo and advances towards the goal... Andres Ruiz hacks Nils Basler from behind! Nils Basler appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
81.25
Marc Joseph threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Beckmann. Gerhard Beckmann flicks a high pass forward. Guerino Ponzo controls it well on his chest. Guerino Ponzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Klinsmann.
87.19
Hannes Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser advances inside the box! Hauke Frieser shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
25.9%
48.2%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Kiko of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jan Pienaar (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bernardo Scarpa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nico Erler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Matteo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Hauke Frieser (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Max Tuhuteru (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Maclean (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anton Hoeness (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Anton Beckenbauer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefan Turek (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Roberto Sussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Joseph (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Hannes Töpfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mervin Konchesky (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Medina (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Beckmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pier G. Buffon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Miguel Kiko (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Guerino Ponzo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Matthias Matthäus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Kistner (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nils Basler (ATT) | 6 | |