Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 19,003 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Szepan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Szepan.
0.00
0-0Hertha BSC start the match!
2.28
0-0Without breaking stride, Victor Marcelino plays the ball forward to Philipp Francke. Philipp Francke flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Maldini who brings the ball under control. Bruno Maldini shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
3.33
0-0Gunnar Halle makes a simple pass to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca plays a one-two with Daniel Palma and rushes in on goal... Tomas Fonseca rockets a shot on goal. Roger Heesakkers gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
14.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Gunnar Halle laces a through ball forward to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca skips past Victor Marcelino! Tomas Fonseca takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.22
1-0Gunnar Halle chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Cohen. Gonzalo Cohen makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Rainer Vogel plays the ball forward to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma skips past Victor Marcelino! Daniel Palma takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.45
2-0Jakob Will comes in with a late challenge on Gunnar Halle. The referee brings Jakob Will to one side and gives him a warning! Gunnar Halle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.46
Philipp Francke chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini plays a one-two with Simon Riggott and rushes in on goal... Bruno Maldini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Rolf Lechner gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.11
Gunnar Halle hacks Philipp Francke from behind! Gunnar Halle is given a warning by the referee! Philipp Francke runs off the knock.
38.09
Paul Klimek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
39.15
Gunnar Halle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Daniel Palma provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
45.00
Gunnar Halle flicks a high pass forward to Gonzalo Cohen who brings the ball under control. Gonzalo Cohen plays a one-two with Tomas Fonseca and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gonzalo Cohen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 get the second half underway!
49.06
António Hoyos flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Vogel controls it well on his chest. Rainer Vogel kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca rushes past William Tardioli! Some good footwork from Tomas Fonseca provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roger Heesakkers with no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
53.38
Rainer Vogel hits a low pass to Gonzalo Cohen. Gonzalo Cohen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
54.25
Gunnar Halle threads the ball through to Gonzalo Cohen. Gonzalo Cohen advances inside the box! Gonzalo Cohen comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Roger Heesakkers. Excellent save.
59.25
Gunnar Halle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gonzalo Cohen. Gonzalo Cohen shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.51
Noah Schnellinger kicks a strong pass forward to Gunnar Halle. Gunnar Halle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma powers a header at goal. Roger Heesakkers punches it away to safety.
67.54
5-0Jakob Will clumsily knocks into Uwe Lindemann. The referee calls over Jakob Will and shows him a yellow card! Uwe Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.17
5-0With imagination, Philipp Jentsch picks a pass forward to Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julio Harris.
73.06
Gonzalo Cohen comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Will. The referee calls over Gonzalo Cohen and shows him a yellow card! Jakob Will runs off the knock.
75.32
Rainer Vogel plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Cohen. Gonzalo Cohen plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Palma and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gonzalo Cohen provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.12
5-0Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Gerhard Eberle replacing Uwe Lindemann .
83.48
Paul Klimek comes in with a late challenge on Gunnar Halle. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gunnar Halle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.00
Jakob Will deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Klimek. Paul Klimek flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Maldini who brings the ball under control. Bruno Maldini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julien Muhlstein.
87.52
Victor Marcelino hacks Tomas Fonseca from behind! The referee calls over Victor Marcelino and warns him to calm down! Tomas Fonseca runs off the knock.
89.19
Gunnar Halle chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma sees Gerhard Eberle just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Eberle shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
Philipp Jentsch kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noah Schnellinger.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
13.3%
50.7%
36%
Scorers
| Gonzalo Cohen 18, 45 Daniel Palma 22, 39 Tomas Fonseca 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Palma of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rolf Lechner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | António Hoyos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noah Schnellinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julio Harris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julien Muhlstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rainer Vogel (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gunnar Halle (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gonzalo Cohen (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 9. | Daniel Palma (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Uwe Lindemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tomas Fonseca (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Filipe Quaresma (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eben Appiah (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gerhard Eberle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Roger Heesakkers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jakob Will (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Victor Marcelino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | William Tardioli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Philipp Jentsch (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Philipp Francke (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Klimek (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Florian Wilke (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bruno Maldini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Riggott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rui Jardim (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthias Palumbo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jakob Spengler (ATT) | 0 | |