Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 7,481 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both MSV Duisburg and Hertha BSC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both MSV Duisburg and Hertha BSC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
0.00
MSV Duisburg get the match underway!
6.23
Simon Rösler chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
12.15
Sebastian Winkler catches David Widmann on the ankles. Sebastian Winkler is shown the yellow card! David Widmann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.55
Sebastian Winkler knocks the ball forward to Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Winkler. With a superhuman jump, Sebastian Winkler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.14
Joos Hesp makes a simple pass to Vasco Campos. Vasco Campos darts forward. Vasco Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.40
David Widmann sees space and advances. David Widmann flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Hansen who takes it down. Stuart Hansen runs straight at the defence! Stuart Hansen tries a spectacular strike. Jonas Bierhoff gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
27.55
Alfredo Conti sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Conti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.35
Luke Carragher hacks Martijn Huistra from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martijn Huistra stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.40
Stuart Hansen passes the ball forward to Jonas Seifert. Jonas Seifert shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
32.33
Jakob Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Jonas Seifert. Jonas Seifert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.34
Don Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler hits a low pass to Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
34.52
Simon Palumbo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Collins. Matt Collins flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Winkler who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Winkler tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
36.29
Alfredo Conti knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gerlach. Jakob Gerlach knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Morrison.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hertha BSC start the second half!
51.43
Simon Rösler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefan Emmerlich with no chance!! Goal for MSV Duisburg!
54.40
Joos Hesp makes a simple pass to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.36
Luke Carragher passes the ball forward to Stuart Hansen. Stuart Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joos Hesp.
59.45
Jonas Seifert surges forward with the ball. Jonas Seifert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasco Campos.
60.28
Stuart Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Gerlach who brings the ball under control. Jakob Gerlach shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.32
Martijn Huistra surges forward with the ball. Martijn Huistra shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
72.34
Simon Palumbo hits a low pass to Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Winkler who takes it down. Sebastian Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Cort.
73.22
Jakob Widmann threads the ball through to Luke Carragher. Luke Carragher knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Seifert. Jonas Seifert jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jonas Seifert scores for Hertha BSC!!
77.49
Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Linus Köpke replacing Jakob Widmann .
84.28
David Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Seifert. Jonas Seifert skips past Martijn Huistra! Jonas Seifert looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jonas Bierhoff.
85.21
Stuart Hansen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Luke Carragher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.42
Gareth Johnson sees a break and surges forward. Gareth Johnson makes a probing pass to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler makes a pass forward but Malte Stiepermann is yards offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
31.1%
47.3%
21.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Rösler of MSV Duisburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gareth Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Palumbo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Joos Hesp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vasco Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Rösler (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Martijn Huistra (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Malte Stiepermann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sebastian Winkler (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Marcel Haller (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Seifert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurizio Di Meglio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stefan Emmerlich (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jan Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Widmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graham Cort (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Maier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfredo Conti (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luke Carragher (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Stuart Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jakob Widmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jakob Gerlach (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jonas Seifert (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Linus Köpke (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Arnold Claes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Friedmann (ATT) | 0 | |










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