Highlights
F. Heft
90'
+ 6
Full-time: Karlsruhe 1-3 Hertha Berlin
Hertha Berlin win against KSC and move up to fifth place in the table. The visitors made better use of their chances, while Karlsruhe tried in vain in the second half and failed to score another. The home side certainly had their chances to take a point or two here.
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Last minute
Palkó Dárdai curls the ball over the Karlsruhe goal one last time. That should be that.
90'
+ 1
Added time
Only four minutes added on.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Free kick without success
Wanitzek crosses from a central position into the penalty area, where Hertha manage to clear the ball.
87'
High pressing
The hosts put Berlin under high pressure - with some success. Leistner makes a misplaced pass, Wanitzek immediately takes aim and fires a long-range shot just over the crossbar.
84'
Crunch time
The final minutes are ticking away. Can KSC somehow get back into the game?
83'
Cuisance comes off
The two-time assist provider makes way for Bouchalakis.
83'
Substitution
79'
Almost a goal!
Wanitzek receives the ball from Dárdai and gets a free shot from just over 11 metres. Ernst is on the spot and makes an outstanding save.
79'
Wanitzek off target
His free kick is set a bit too high and sails over.
77'
Will the substitutes make an impact?
Hunziker and Egloff come on for Jensen and Schleusener. Can KSC manage to score a quick goal to get back into the match?
76'
Shirt-pulling
Beifus holds Klemens back by his shirt during a counter-attack and receives a yellow card.
76'
Substitution
76'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
75'
Offensive substitutions
Niederlechner and Sessa make way for Palkó Dárdai and Schuler.
75'
Substitution
73'
Two bookings
Jung stops a Hertha counter-attack with a foul and is shown a yellow card - Dárdai receives one as well.
70'
Goal concessions
As in the last home game, KSC concedes three goals. In the first two home matches, they conceded two goals each, only keeping a clean sheet on matchday 5 against Schalke.
69'
Wanitzek misses
Right-back Jung has plenty of space and time to cross. In the middle, it sails over Schleusener, Wanitzek jumps a bit too high and can't reach it. A subsequent cross a few seconds later finds Pfeiffer, who puts the ball just centimetres wide of the goal with his first touch.
Zeefuik with full force
© IMAGO/Jan Huebner
63'
Evenly matched
Possession (%)
5149
62'
Triple substitution
Heußer, Herold and Pfeiffer now come on for Conté, Günther and Burnić. Changes are made in both offensive and defensive positions.
62'
Substitution
62'
Substitution
62'
Substitution
60'
Schleusener goes in too hard...
... and sees yellow for it.
58'
Lead extended!
It's 3-1 and the latest goal comes from one of the possession phases we just discussed. Kenny advances a few metres on the right touchline and plays the ball behind the defensive line into the path of Niederlechner, who keeps his cool and chips the ball over Weiß.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
57'
The Final Pass
Currently, the visitors are trying to keep possession of the ball for longer periods and then play quickly and purposefully forward.
54'
First time
Deyovaisio Zeefuik scored for the first time in Bundesliga 2. However, it wasn't his first goal for Hertha; in the Bundesliga, he scored the opener in a 3-0 home victory against Leverkusen in March 2021.
49'
Hertha lead once again!
A corner from Cuisance lands directly in front of the goal, where Zeefuik flies in and heads home for a 2-1 Hertha lead. The Frenchman has now assisted a goal for the second time.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
46'
Hertha change
Regular starter Scherhant goes up front in place of Thorsteinsson.
46'
We're back underway
The second half has kicked off.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Substitution
45'
+ 4
Half-time: Karlsruhe 1-1 Hertha
Up to this point, the spectators have been treated to an entertaining game. The Berliners started the game better, but KSC woke up towards the end of the first half. A draw is a fair outcome going into the break.
Half-time
45'
+ 3
Equaliser just before half-time!
Top scorer Zivzivadze nods in for 1-1! He was assisted by Wanitzek, who crossed precisely to the striker from the half-space.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
45'
+ 1
Off the woodwork
Karlsruhe get a free kick directly at the edge of the penalty area. They shoot it straight at the goal, and the ball hits the post!
45'
+ 1
Added time
Three minutes of additional time here.
45'
Günther's cross
The defender outpaces his teammate and receives the pass. His cross goes directly in front of the goal, but Leistner manages to clear it away.
42'
Just before half-time
The capital club are controlling much of the ball just before the half-time whistle and are seeking to take the lead into the break.
40'
Nearly Thorsteinsson
The winger receives the ball played into his path and suddenly finds himself one-on-one with Weiß, who just manages to clear.
37'
Jensen sees yellow
The Karlsruhe man is late in challenging Karbownik and is cautioned.
34'
Almost 2-0
Cuisance quickly initiates the play during a Hertha counter-attack and passes to Niederlechner, who seems somewhat surprised to see the ball coming in his direction. His finish is still dangerous, but Weiß just manages to save it with his foot.
31'
Woodwork woe!
The captain's penalty kick hits the left post, and he can't get to the rebound as Conté, who conceded the spot-kick, clears the ball ahead of him. The chance for an equaliser goes begging!
30'
Penalty for KSC!
Günther comes down the left flank and plays the ball into the centre to Schleusener, who is brought down by Conté.
30'
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
27'
Bother during goal kick
Ernst fails to play the ball cleanly to his defenders in the build-up, allowing Conté to chase it down. Hertha quickly reorganise their players and manage to save the situation.
24'
Firm finish
Thorsteinsson covers a lot of ground on the left and then cuts inside, where he unleashes a powerful shot from quite a distance. Weiß is in position and manages to smother the ball.
Scores, then taken off
© IMAGO/Jan Huebner
20'
Sessa to nowhere
The corner from the attacking player is too long and sails all the way to the other side.
17'
Niederlechner chance
Once again, Cuisance cleverly pokes the ball into the path of the striker, whose finish towards the right corner is a bit too weak and is saved by Weiß.
15'
Significantly faster
Hertha currently need only half as much time (15.2 seconds) as KSC (29 seconds) to regain possession after losing the ball.
15'
Ball Recovery Time
14'
Maza coming off
He was already holding his knee during his goal celebration, and now he's sitting on the ground again and has to come off injured. Klemens replaces him early in the match.
14'
Substitution
12'
Hertha in charge
Possession (%)
3268
9'
Hertha take the lead
Cuisance wins back a lost ball in midfield and quickly plays it forward to the onrushing Maza, who slots it into the far corner with his first touch. The first goal from the first chance of the match.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
6'
Quiet start
Neither team has managed to create a well-executed attack or shot on goal yet, both sides are feeling each other out initially.
5'
Leistner sees yellow
The defender stops a counter-attack after losing possession and is cautioned for it.
3'
First corner
Schleusener plays to Thorsteinsson on the counter-attack, but he can't get the cross in as Leistner manages to clear the ball. The resulting corner comes to nothing.
Kick-off!
Kick-off!
The ball is rolling in Karlsruhe.
Break for Scherhant
Derry Scherhant is on the bench for the first time since Matchday 1. The striker has scored two goals this season (most recently on Matchday 6) but has yet to provide an assist.
Two changes for the Old Lady
Deyovaisio Zeefuik returns to the starting eleven after serving a suspension. Florian Niederlechner starts in Bundesliga 2 for the first time this season.
Forced change
Nicolai Rapp is suspended today, which is why he is missing from KSC's starting lineup for the first time this season in the second tier. The 21-year-old Bambase Conte starts in his place.
Hertha starting XI
Ernst - Kenny, Leistner, Dárdai, Deyovaisio Zeefuik - Cuisance, Karbownik, Sessa, Thorsteinsson - Niederlechner, Maza
Karlsruhe starting XI
Weiß - Jung, Franke, Beifus, Günther - Conté, Burnić, Jensen, Wanitzek - Schleusener, Zivzivadze
Eichner's view on Hertha
"Hertha should be among the teams battling for promotion at the end of the season. I expect balance and courage from my team. I expect a match that could be interesting for all football enthusiasts."
Fiél's view on Karlsruhe
"We're playing against a team that hasn't lost a match yet. For me, they're one of the top sides in this league. They're doing things really well. It will be a challenge, but for us, it's about getting three points."
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