Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to SV Werder Bremen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen get the match underway!
2.33
0-0Jari Schmidt kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
3.08
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
6.25
Kurt Damman makes a beautiful solo run. Kurt Damman tries a spectacular long range effort. Felix Krankl easily smothers it.
10.31
0-0Mads Jensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garba Babayaro. Garba Babayaro knocks the ball forward to Farid Bourakba. Farid Bourakba shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.15
0-0Kurt Damman threads the ball through to Farid Bourakba. Farid Bourakba knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salomon Mbamba.
20.52
Moustapha Chippo makes a beautiful solo run. Moustapha Chippo makes a simple pass to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.04
0-0Kurt Damman barges into Gilles Pontal. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gilles Pontal runs off the knock.
26.17
Artur Fidatof makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jari Schmidt. Jari Schmidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman finds some space and shoots from distance. Felix Krankl easily smothers it.
33.08
Bakary Walter kicks a strong pass forward to Jari Schmidt. Jari Schmidt takes it forward alone. Jari Schmidt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Felix Krankl easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Hertha BSC kick off the second half!
49.24
0-1Kurt Damman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela plays a perfect one-two with Farid Bourakba and rushes in on goal... Luis Valenzuela shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Felix Krankl had no chance!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
53.28
Kurt Damman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Bourakba. Farid Bourakba is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Felix Krankl is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.49
0-2Martijn Hellemons comes in with a late challenge on Jari Schmidt. Martijn Hellemons is given a warning by the referee! Jari Schmidt runs off the knock.
57.49
SV Werder Bremen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Hertha BSC's defence.
60.49
Godwin Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan James. Alan James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinos Sarakis who gathers it comfortably.
61.12
Kurt Damman chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman finds some space and shoots from distance. Felix Krankl easily smothers it.
69.46
Moustapha Chippo kicks a strong pass forward to Martijn Hellemons. Martijn Hellemons sees space and advances. Martijn Hellemons shoots from 20 yards but Marinos Sarakis is on top of it.
73.49
Artur Fidatof controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jari Schmidt. Jari Schmidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela plays a perfect one-two with Farid Bourakba and rushes in on goal... Luis Valenzuela makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Felix Krankl is on top of it.
75.30
Gilles Pontal sees space and advances. Gilles Pontal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Fidatof.
78.47
Kurt Damman surges forward with the ball. Kurt Damman shoots from 25 yards but Felix Krankl is on top of it.
81.41
Mihai Codrea flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Damman. Kurt Damman passes the ball forward to Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.33
Moustapha Chippo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Pontal. Gilles Pontal passes the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinos Sarakis who gathers it comfortably.
85.55
Jari Schmidt takes it forward alone. Jari Schmidt shoots from distance but somehow Felix Krankl manages to keep it out.
90.00
Kurt Damman threads the ball through to Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Felix Krankl.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
11
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.5%
68.5%
Play Area
33.7%
43.8%
22.5%
Scorers