Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pascal BackesP. Backes71
G
1
G
57Alexander LorenzA. Lorenz
Kai ArnoldK. Arnold83
D
2
D
68Malte WeigelM. Weigel
Albrecht KohlerA. Kohler65
D
3
D
62Bakary BabbelB. Babbel
Julian LorenzJ. Lorenz53
D
4
D
57Tobias BusseT. Busse
Jean-Michel MargueriteJ. Marguerite54
M
5
D
54Jose LopesJ. Lopes
Florian SammerF. Sammer51
M
6
M
59Duncan RitchieD. Ritchie
Malte KistnerM. Kistner47
M
captain7
M
57Simon HollmerS. Hollmer
Arno BöhmA. Böhm50
M
8captain
M
55Christian SchumacherC. Schumacher
Robert MccannR. Mccann68
G
9
M
55Kai GelbK. Gelb
Sebastian LittbarskiS. Littbarski58
A
10
A
77Billy ElliottB. Elliott
Matthias FrommM. Fromm56
A
11
A
67Hannes SeifertH. Seifert
 
Hauke SchäferH. Schäfer63
A
12
A
62Thomas BouissetT. Bouisset
Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn62
A
13
A
58Marcel DörnerM. Dörner
Lars RöhligL. Röhlig57
D
14
G
56Cyrille BoriosC. Borios

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 9,016 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Poschner.


0.00
Hertha BSC kick off!
3.47
Tobias Busse runs forward with the ball. Tobias Busse makes a probing pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pascal Backes with no chance!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
6.45
Florian Sammer flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.38
Jean-Michel Marguerite makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-Michel Marguerite shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.23
Christian Schumacher makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Schumacher lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.39
Sebastian Littbarski barges into Tobias Busse. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tobias Busse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.33
Kai Gelb threads a neat ball through to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.37
Simon Hollmer hacks Malte Kistner from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Malte Kistner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.27
Kai Gelb flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Seifert controls it well on his chest. Hannes Seifert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kai Arnold.
40.46
Duncan Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Seifert holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Seifert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pascal Backes!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hertha BSC players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Karlsruher SC kick off and get the second half underway!
53.53
Tobias Busse hits a low pass to Simon Hollmer. Simon Hollmer makes a probing pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kai Arnold.
54.17
Christian Schumacher flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Seifert who brings the ball under control. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.53
Malte Weigel flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Hollmer. Simon Hollmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.15
Christian Schumacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Pascal Backes. Excellent save.
60.18
Julian Lorenz threads the ball through to Florian Sammer. Florian Sammer flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Littbarski who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Littbarski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.38
Florian Sammer threads a neat ball through to Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.18
Arno Böhm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Littbarski. Sebastian Littbarski knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Busse.
67.35
Hannes Seifert barges into Kai Arnold. Hannes Seifert is given a warning by the referee! Kai Arnold runs off the knock.
69.15
Kai Gelb brings the ball forward. Kai Gelb finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.13
Sebastian Littbarski catches Bakary Babbel on the ankles. The referee brings Sebastian Littbarski to one side and gives him a warning! Bakary Babbel stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.15
Arno Böhm decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Böhm shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alexander Lorenz.
76.29
Corner kick to Hertha BSC. Malte Kistner plays it to the far post. Alexander Lorenz drops low and scoops up the ball.
81.05
Arno Böhm threads a neat ball through to Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Alexander Lorenz!
83.14
Tobias Busse threads a neat ball through to Duncan Ritchie. Without breaking stride, Duncan Ritchie plays the ball forward to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
Kai Gelb threads the ball through to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hertha BSC

Karlsruher SC
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
29.9%
46.3%
23.9%

Scorers
Hannes Seifert 3, 10, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Seifert of Karlsruher SC

Match Ratings
1.Pascal Backes (GK)
6
2.Kai Arnold (DEF)
6
3.Albrecht Kohler (DEF)
6
4.Julian Lorenz (DEF)
6
5.Jean-Michel Marguerite (MID)
6
6.Florian Sammer (MID)
6
7.Malte Kistner (MID)
6
8.Arno Böhm (MID)
6
9.Robert Mccann (GK)
6
10.Sebastian Littbarski (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Matthias Fromm (ATT)
6
 
12.Hauke Schäfer (ATT)
0
13.Neil Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
14.Lars Röhlig (DEF)
0

1.Alexander Lorenz (GK)
6
2.Malte Weigel (DEF)
6
3.Bakary Babbel (DEF)
6
4.Tobias Busse (DEF)
6
5.Jose Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Ritchie (MID)
6
7.Simon Hollmer (MID)yellow card
5
8.Christian Schumacher (MID)
7
9.Kai Gelb (MID)
6
10.Billy Elliott (ATT)
7
11.Hannes Seifert (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Thomas Bouisset (ATT)
0
13.Marcel Dörner (ATT)
0
14.Cyrille Borios (GK)
0