Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 16,950 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hertha BSC and Karlsruher SC are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Ouindi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hertha BSC and Karlsruher SC are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Ouindi.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC kick off and get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Julio Harris picks a pass forward to Gunnar Halle. Gunnar Halle makes a simple pass to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.11
With a delightful solo run, Eben Appiah stretches the opposition's defence. Eben Appiah shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.46
0-0Stefan Döring darts forward. With some swift thinking, Stefan Döring plays the ball forward to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Rolf Lechner. Excellent save.
6.56
Julio Harris flicks a high ball forward to Gunnar Halle who takes it down. Gunnar Halle knocks the ball forward to Gonzalo Cohen. Gonzalo Cohen skips past Brian Bould! Gonzalo Cohen tries a spectacular strike but Kichiro Miyazaki reads it well. Great keeping!
8.30
1-0Gunnar Halle flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Cohen. Gonzalo Cohen shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.41
Gunnar Halle runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gunnar Halle rushes past Seb Bigné! Gunnar Halle rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
16.48
2-0Gunnar Halle hits a low pass to Gerhard Eberle. Gerhard Eberle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Nordqvist.
18.09
2-0Gunnar Halle decides to run forward with the ball. Gunnar Halle makes a probing pass to Gerhard Eberle but he's offside!
20.18
Eben Appiah darts forward. Eben Appiah lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Cohen. Gonzalo Cohen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
26.39
Stefan Döring flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Scholz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Scholz threads a neat ball through to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.38
Eben Appiah chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
34.05
Eben Appiah flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Lindemann who brings the ball under control. Uwe Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
36.48
Stefan Döring threads the ball through to Nicolas Scholz. Nicolas Scholz flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Metzger who brings the ball under control. Hauke Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Frode Riise. With a superhuman jump, Frode Riise connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Rolf Lechner manages to gather it comfortably.
39.43
Gunnar Halle takes a long throw-in. Eben Appiah makes a probing pass to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma makes a probing pass to Gerhard Eberle but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hertha BSC kick off the second half!
47.56
Gunnar Halle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.58
Nicolas Scholz chips the ball to his team mate, Frode Riise. Frode Riise knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Metzger. With a superhuman jump, Hauke Metzger connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.14
Nicolas Scholz flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Campos who takes it down. Daniel Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Rolf Lechner as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.03
4-1Corner kick to Karlsruher SC . Stefan Döring chips it to the near post. António Hoyos chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
53.01
Eben Appiah threads the ball through to Gerhard Eberle. Gerhard Eberle tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.56
Teddy Butt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Teddy Butt whips in a cross ball towards Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.26
Eben Appiah makes a simple pass to Gerhard Eberle. Gerhard Eberle plays a scrappy one-two with Gonzalo Cohen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gerhard Eberle shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Kichiro Miyazaki has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.51
5-2Eben Appiah hits a low pass to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Lindemann. Stefan Döring clumsily knocks into Uwe Lindemann. Penalty not given!!
73.15
With vision, Teddy Butt plays the ball forward to Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
77.40
5-3Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Tomas Fonseca replacing Uwe Lindemann .
81.35
Brian Bould flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Butt who takes it down. Teddy Butt passes the ball forward to Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
83.29
Nicolas Scholz flicks a high pass forward. Frode Riise collects the pass. Frode Riise shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Rolf Lechner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.51
Eben Appiah sees space and advances. Eben Appiah shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
4
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
18.2%
45.5%
36.4%
Scorers
| Gonzalo Cohen 8, 20 Gunnar Halle 12 Daniel Palma 30 Gerhard Eberle 60 | Hauke Metzger 49, 73 Dmitri Korneev 56 Frode Riise 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gunnar Halle of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rolf Lechner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | António Hoyos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Filipe Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julio Harris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julien Muhlstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eben Appiah (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gunnar Halle (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Gonzalo Cohen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Daniel Palma (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Uwe Lindemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gerhard Eberle (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Noah Schnellinger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rainer Vogel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tomas Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kichiro Miyazaki (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jon Nordqvist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Bould (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Seb Bigné (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Teddy Butt (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Scholz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniel Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dmitri Korneev (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Hauke Metzger (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Frode Riise (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Oliver Freund (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yuri van Gastel (ATT) | 0 | |