Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to Hertha BSC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Hertha BSC start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.50
0-0Kevin Gallacher sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.42
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
10.57
0-0Tobias Casati sees a break and surges forward. Tobias Casati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Wieczorek.
14.59
Godwin Kanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan James. Alan James tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
20.25
Tobias Casati flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Pontal. Gilles Pontal takes it forward alone. Gilles Pontal tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.21
Hertha BSC are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Borussia Mönchengladbach 's defence.
26.13
Rigobert Ipoua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alain Kouassi. Alain Kouassi flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ortega. Daniel Ortega shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.03
0-0Stephan Amoah catches Sven Wieczorek on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephan Amoah and warns him to calm down! Sven Wieczorek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.02
1-0Linus Stiepermann kicks a strong pass forward to Haruki Yamaguchi. Haruki Yamaguchi decides to run forward with the ball. Haruki Yamaguchi whips in a cross ball towards David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.43
Linus Stiepermann barges into Moustapha Chippo. Linus Stiepermann is given a warning by the referee! Moustapha Chippo runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach get the second half underway!
48.24
1-0Godwin Kanu brings the ball forward. Godwin Kanu shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gonzalo Escobar manages to keep it out.
57.23
1-0Sven Wieczorek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Haruki Yamaguchi. Haruki Yamaguchi makes a simple pass to Daniel Ortega. Daniel Ortega threads the ball through to Arturo Cozzi but he's offside!
61.44
Sven Wieczorek knocks the ball to his team mate, Alain Kouassi. Alain Kouassi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Ortega. Daniel Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Cozzi. Arturo Cozzi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Felix Krankl!
67.23
Godwin Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Gonzalo Escobar!
75.05
Godwin Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan James. Alan James shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
83.29
Martijn Hellemons makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
Haruki Yamaguchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ortega. Daniel Ortega shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
26.9%
42.3%
30.8%
Scorers