Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 19,076 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both MSV Duisburg and Hertha BSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both MSV Duisburg and Hertha BSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hertha BSC kicking off!
3.24
0-0Simon Völler passes the ball forward to Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
8.49
0-0Nikolas Schrader passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of John Davidson. With intelligent vision, John Davidson picks a pass forward to Pedro Henrique Aldair. Pedro Henrique Aldair shoots from long range but somehow Thomas Wallner manages to keep it out.
9.54
John McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.32
With vision, Nikolas Schrader plays the ball forward to Hannes Haller. Hannes Haller sees Nikolas Thielemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikolas Thielemann shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.49
0-0Simon Völler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Völler whips in a cross ball towards Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp makes a convincing header. Joaquín Velasquez clears it off the line with his head!
16.51
1-0Christian Kauder knocks the ball forward to Simon Völler. Simon Völler flicks a high pass forward. Kai Gerlach controls it well on his chest. Kai Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.10
Simon Hitzlsperger takes it forward alone. Simon Hitzlsperger shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.34
Simon Völler laces a through ball forward to Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.11
With great vision, John McStay plays the ball forward to Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.43
1-0John Davidson threads the ball through to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Seibert.
38.27
John Davidson surges forward with the ball. John Davidson plays a quick one-two with Pedro Henrique Aldair and rushes in on goal... John Davidson rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
40.12
John Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Thomas Wallner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.05
Nikolas Schrader chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Haller. Hannes Haller makes a simple pass to Pedro Henrique Aldair. Pedro Henrique Aldair lofts in a cross ball towards David Ziegler. David Ziegler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Christian Kauder's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
Marc Helmer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. David Ziegler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes off Anton Seibert and the loose ball is cleared up field.
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. The MSV Duisburg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
MSV Duisburg start the second half!
49.24
John Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Thomas Wallner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.03
John Davidson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.32
Nikolas Schrader hits it upfield. Pedro Henrique Aldair tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Thomas Wallner smothers it!
69.06
Anders Hakansson makes a probing pass to John Davidson. John Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.50
John Davidson plays the ball forward to David Ziegler. David Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
72.57
Nikolas Schrader threads a neat ball through to John Davidson. John Davidson flicks a high pass forward to David Ziegler who brings the ball under control. David Ziegler knocks in a cross ball towards Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Thomas Wallner gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
75.38
John Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
78.54
John McStay hits a low pass to Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
83.38
1-2Christian Kauder comes in with a late challenge on David Ziegler. Christian Kauder is warned by the referee! David Ziegler stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.15
Marc Helmer knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann finds some space and shoots from distance but Thomas Wallner is on top of it.
89.21
Paul Garcia flicks a high pass forward. David Ziegler collects the pass. David Ziegler shoots from outside the area. Thomas Wallner easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
Hannes Haller decides to run forward with the ball. Hannes Haller shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Thomas Wallner (GK)
8
2. Christian Kauder (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Nordwald (DEF)
6
4. Anton Seibert (DEF)
6
5. Lennart Höfer (MID)
6
6. Simon Völler (MID)
7
7. John McStay (MID)
6
8. Simon Hitzlsperger (MID)
6
9. Kai Gerlach (ATT)
7
10. Thomas Raff (ATT)
6
11. Paul Knapp (ATT)
7
12. Gerhard Lange (DEF)
0
13. Eric Vogel (DEF)
0
14. Marc Welter (MID)
0
1. Christoph Novak (GK)
6
2. Joaquín Velasquez (DEF)
6
3. Nikolas Schrader (DEF)
7
4. Anders Hakansson (DEF)
6
5. Paul Garcia (MID)
6
6. John Davidson (MID)
9
7. Hannes Haller (MID)
6
8. Marc Helmer (MID)
6
9. David Ziegler (ATT)
8
10. Pedro Henrique Aldair (ATT)
6
11. Nikolas Thielemann (ATT)
8
12. David Cuellar (GK)
0
13. Sven Prantl (ATT)
0
14. Arno Rohrschneider (MID)
0