Match Report


Hertha BSCHertha BSC     Waldhof MannheimWaldhof Mannheim
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lars RöslerL. Rösler72
G
1
G
72Gregory ToyesG. Toyes
Kai ArnoldK. Arnold84
D
2
D
66Bakary EberleB. Eberle
Albrecht KohlerA. Kohler65
D
3
D
65Ruel BoydR. Boyd
Julian LorenzJ. Lorenz53
D
4
D
63Maurits TrustfullM. Trustfull
Armin BartschA. Bartsch66
M
5
D
61Eric HelmerE. Helmer
Jean-Michel MargueriteJ. Marguerite54
M
6
M
69Vincenzo MeyerV. Meyer
Arno BöhmA. Böhm51
M
captain7
M
68Philipp MeyerP. Meyer
Florian SammerF. Sammer51
M
8
M
66Malte HermannM. Hermann
Nikolas EngelsN. Engels46
M
9
A
59Teddy BlakeT. Blake
Hauke SchäferH. Schäfer63
A
10captain
A
54Silvio RegoS. Rego
Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn62
A
11
A
50Sebastian WallnerS. Wallner
 
Pascal BackesP. Backes71
G
12
M
66Gerhard ZiegeG. Ziege
Sebastian LittbarskiS. Littbarski58
A
13
M
64Mirco BucchiM. Bucchi
Torsten MatthäusT. Matthäus58
A
14
M
64Paul DöringP. Döring

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to Waldhof Mannheim. A crowd of 9,390 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Waldhof Mannheim appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Eberle.


0.00
Waldhof Mannheim start the match!
3.08
Armin Bartsch runs straight at the opposition's defence. Armin Bartsch shoots from distance. It's there!! Gregory Toyes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.12
Philipp Meyer chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Rego. Silvio Rego shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
14.38
Jean-Michel Marguerite clumsily knocks into Philipp Meyer. The referee calls over Jean-Michel Marguerite and shows him a yellow card! Philipp Meyer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.40
Florian Sammer kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gregory Toyes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
33.47
Maurits Trustfull threads a neat ball through to Philipp Meyer. Philipp Meyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Rego. Silvio Rego shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
38.54
Malte Hermann threads a neat ball through to Silvio Rego. Silvio Rego cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Silvio Rego provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper, Lars Rösler, sees it late!! Goal for Waldhof Mannheim!
42.52
Kai Arnold plays the ball forward to Armin Bartsch. Armin Bartsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Waldhof Mannheim also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hertha BSC players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hertha BSC kick off!
54.20
Vincenzo Meyer hacks Julian Lorenz from behind! Vincenzo Meyer is shown the yellow card! Julian Lorenz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.02
Eric Helmer decides to run forward with the ball. Eric Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Rego who takes it down. Silvio Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.08
Julian Lorenz passes the ball forward to Jean-Michel Marguerite. Jean-Michel Marguerite kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.44
Jean-Michel Marguerite makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-Michel Marguerite plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Meiklejohn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jean-Michel Marguerite strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Gregory Toyes.
63.03
Armin Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.12
Bakary Eberle lofts the ball long. Sebastian Wallner plays a one-two with Teddy Blake and advances towards the goal... Sebastian Wallner rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.18
Nikolas Engels threads a neat ball through to Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.17
Ruel Boyd hacks Hauke Schäfer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hauke Schäfer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.35
Nikolas Engels makes a simple pass to Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.38
Ruel Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Meyer easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Meyer flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Wallner collects the pass. Sebastian Wallner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Lorenz.
79.06
Philipp Meyer makes a beautiful solo run. Philipp Meyer whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
81.20
Armin Bartsch passes the ball forward to Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.05
Florian Sammer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Florian Sammer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurits Trustfull.
85.07
Philipp Meyer passes the ball forward to Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake runs straight at the defence! Teddy Blake makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.56
Julian Lorenz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolas Engels. Nikolas Engels makes a beautiful solo run. Nikolas Engels sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Sebastian Wallner catches Julian Lorenz on the ankles. Sebastian Wallner is warned by the referee! Julian Lorenz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hertha BSC

Waldhof Mannheim
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
24.6%
46.2%
29.2%

Scorers
Armin Bartsch 3
Silvio Rego 39
Teddy Blake 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Rego of Waldhof Mannheim

Match Ratings
1.Lars Rösler (GK)
6
2.Kai Arnold (DEF)
6
3.Albrecht Kohler (DEF)
6
4.Julian Lorenz (DEF)
6
5.Armin Bartsch (MID)goal scored
8
6.Jean-Michel Marguerite (MID)yellow card
7
7.Arno Böhm (MID)
6
8.Florian Sammer (MID)
6
9.Nikolas Engels (MID)
6
10.Hauke Schäfer (ATT)
6
11.Neil Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
 
12.Pascal Backes (GK)
0
13.Sebastian Littbarski (ATT)
0
14.Torsten Matthäus (ATT)
0

1.Gregory Toyes (GK)
6
2.Bakary Eberle (DEF)
6
3.Ruel Boyd (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Maurits Trustfull (DEF)
6
5.Eric Helmer (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Meyer (MID)yellow card
5
7.Philipp Meyer (MID)
7
8.Malte Hermann (MID)
7
9.Teddy Blake (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Silvio Rego (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Sebastian Wallner (ATT)
6
 
12.Gerhard Ziege (MID)
0
13.Mirco Bucchi (MID)
0
14.Paul Döring (MID)
0