Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Olympiastadion where Hertha BSC play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Ouindi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hertha BSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Ouindi.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hertha BSC kick off!
2.43
0-0Jaime Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Erler. Nico Erler knocks the ball forward to Scott Matteo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.01
0-0Moritz Schneider makes a probing pass to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Völler.
10.40
0-0Jaime Moreira threads a neat ball through to Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser rushes past Jody Mccann! Hauke Frieser tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Steffen Scheffler.
11.45
0-0It's a corner kick which Hannes Wieczorek takes quickly, playing the ball short to Lars Völler. Lars Völler knocks the ball into the box. Stefan Klinsmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.40
0-0Hauke Frieser clumsily knocks into Moritz Koschmieder. Hauke Frieser is warned by the referee! Moritz Koschmieder gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.31
0-0Jody Mccann makes a probing pass to Sebastian Overath. Sebastian Overath flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Schnellinger who takes it down. Lennart Schnellinger finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jan Pienaar. Excellent save.
16.18
0-0Arno Thielemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Schilawski. Tim Schilawski tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Moritz Schneider plays the ball forward to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.34
1-0Lars Völler sees Jaime Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Moreira makes a simple pass to Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo skips past Moritz Koschmieder! Scott Matteo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.02
Hannes Wieczorek kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Erler. Nico Erler plays a scrappy one-two with Hauke Frieser and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Nico Erler provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Massimo Cardoso. What a great pair of hands!
27.58
Simão Trejo flicks a high ball forward to Tim Schilawski who takes it down. Tim Schilawski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.42
Jody Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simão Trejo. Simão Trejo sees space and advances. Simão Trejo whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
32.06
1-1Andres Ruiz catches Lennart Schnellinger on the ankles. Andres Ruiz is given a warning by the referee! Lennart Schnellinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.58
Jody Mccann hits it upfield. Tim Schilawski knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Andres Ruiz and the loose ball is cleared up field.
36.18
1-1Noah Linke flicks a high pass forward. Scott Matteo controls it well on his chest. Scott Matteo sees Hauke Frieser just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jody Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
40.44
Simão Trejo takes it forward alone. Simão Trejo lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jan Pienaar with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
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. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart kick off!
49.29
Sebastian Overath hacks Hannes Wieczorek from behind! The referee warns Sebastian Overath to calm down! Hannes Wieczorek stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.37
Moritz Koschmieder chips the ball to his team mate, Simão Trejo. Simão Trejo surges forward with the ball. Simão Trejo shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.37
Moritz Schneider flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Schnellinger collects the pass. Lennart Schnellinger hits a low pass to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
55.31
Noah Linke threads the ball through to Nico Erler. Nico Erler finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
60.08
Simão Trejo flicks a high pass forward. Michael Kalac holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Kalac knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.38
Jody Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Overath. Sebastian Overath knocks the ball forward to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac whips in a cross ball towards Tim Schilawski. Tim Schilawski rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.39
Simão Trejo chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.15
Jonas Welter sees Hannes Wieczorek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Frieser. Hauke Frieser edges inside the box! Hauke Frieser comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Hauke Frieser scores for Hertha BSC!!
87.42
Andres Ruiz clumsily knocks into Lennart Schnellinger. The referee warns Andres Ruiz again to calm down! Lennart Schnellinger carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Scott Matteo 20 Hauke Frieser 84 | Lennart Schnellinger 28, 40 Tim Schilawski 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lennart Schnellinger of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jan Pienaar (GK)
6
2. Stefan Klinsmann (DEF)
6
3. Lars Völler (DEF)
6
4. Andres Ruiz (DEF)
6
5. Jonas Welter (DEF)
6
6. Hannes Wieczorek (MID)
7
7. Jaime Moreira (MID)
7
8. Noah Linke (MID)
6
9. Nico Erler (ATT)
6
10. Scott Matteo (ATT)
8
11. Hauke Frieser (ATT)
8
12. Alan Maclean (GK)
0
13. Anton Hoeness (MID)
0
14. Bernardo Scarpa (MID)
0
1. Massimo Cardoso (GK)
6
2. Steffen Scheffler (DEF)
6
3. Moritz Koschmieder (DEF)
6
4. Jody Mccann (DEF)
6
5. Arno Thielemann (MID)
6
6. Simão Trejo (MID)
9
7. Sebastian Overath (MID)
6
8. Moritz Schneider (MID)
6
9. Lennart Schnellinger (ATT)
9
10. Michael Kalac (ATT)
6
11. Tim Schilawski (ATT)
7
12. Santiago Vega (ATT)
0
13. Simon Ahrens (MID)
0
14. Marc Beckenbauer (DEF)
0