Highlights
P. Alt
90'
+ 5
Full-time: Darmstadt 3-1 Hertha Berlin
A cracking game in Darmstadt comes to an end with the home side running out deserved winners. It was the visitors who took the lead through Niederlechner but Darmstadt fought back to secure the points. Isac Lidberg, despite being bandaged, scored his ninth goal of the season and was excellent throughout, putting the team on the path to victory.
Full-time
90'
+ 2
Last chance saloon
Zeefuik drives the ball forward once more and lays it off to Scherhant, but no gap opens up in the Lilies' defence and it goes back around again.
Unexpected goalscorer
© IMAGO/Joaquim Ferreira
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'
Hertha refuse to give up
The visitors keep trying attacking forays. They are largely coming from the right flank, but Vukotić often proves to be an immovable object.
88'
Substitution
88'
Substitution
Lidberg celebrates!
© IMAGO/Joaquim Ferreira
82'
Substitution
81'
Müller from distance!
Müller has plenty of space and takes three or four steps before shooting unchallenged from outside the penalty area. Ernst stretches himself to full length, but the ball bounces just in front of his arms and hits the back of the net. The stadium erupts!
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.
78'
No penalty
Suddenly, Corredor has plenty of space in the penalty area, but he fumbles the ball, allowing Klemens to close the gap. Corredor goes down in the challenge, but the Hertha defender clearly played the ball.
77'
Almost a super-sub goal
Schuler rises highest after a free-kick and powers a header towards goal, but Schuhen is alert and saves well.
75'
Förster exhausted
The scorer of the equaliser has to leave the pitch due to injury.
75'
Substitution
74'
Hertha tries...
...through the substituted Winkler, who is played in on the right side by Maza. Vukotić manages to clear the cross.
73'
First headed goal
Lidberg scored his first header goal Bundesliga 2. At the same time, he extends his lead in the second division's top scorer list with nine from 10 games.
70'
Fiél reacts
Schuler and Winkler are brought on to inject fresh impetus into Hertha's attack.
69'
Substitution
69'
Substitution
65'
The hosts turn the game around!
This time the ball is in the net! The substitute Bueno breaks through on the left wing and delivers a high, curling cross to the far post, whereLidberg is lurking in a crucial position and rises higher than Kenny to make it 2-1!
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.
Förster's volley for the equaliser
© IMAGO/Marc Schueler
59'
Substitution
59'
Substitution
58'
Hosts slightly more aggressive
The pressing of the home side is a bit quicker than that of the visitors. However, both teams need some time to regain possession of the ball.
57'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
56'
Chances on both sides
Goal attempts
7off target
1on target
3off target
4on target
52'
Hertha denied!
Scherhant wins the ball in midfield and initiates a counter as Dárdai, leaves two defenders standing before taking a shot. Schuhen manages to save initially, but the rebound falls to Thorsteinsson, who taps it in from close range. The Video Assistant Referee intervenes, though, and play is called back for a handball by Thorsteinsson.
52'
SituationGoal
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo goal
50'
Darmstadt again
Klefisch plays a dream through ball to Förster, who delivers a low cross into the middle, where Lidberg is lurking, but Sessa intervenes.
49'
The first chance belongs to the home side
Corredor curls a cross from the left towards Lakenmacher, who doesn't quite connect with the ball and the header goes over the bar.
48'
Feeling each other out
Similar to the first half, the second period has begun rather cautiously.
46'
We're back underway
The ball is rolling again.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Darmstadt 1-1 Hertha Berlin
© IMAGO/Joaquim Ferreira
Half-time
45'
+ 2
GOOOOOAL!
There's the equaliser, right on the stroke of half-time. Förster's initial left-footed curler from a free-kick hits the wall, but the ball bounces back to him and he volleys it with his right. It takes deflection before nestling in the back of the net.
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.
41'
Woodwork rattled!
Ernst comes out of his goal to claim Nürnberger's free-kick but can't hold onto the ball, dropping it right at Vukotić's feet. He strikes it cleanly, but can only hit the crossbar!
39'
There was more in it
Müller is not challenged at all by the Hertha defence but abundance of space seems to have unsettled him, as his pass lands directly at Klemens' feet.
35'
Darmstadt's attack makes its presence felt
Klefisch has plenty of space on the right and his cross is a good one but Zeefuik senses the danger and heads the ball to safety,
35'
Fifth corner
Sesa delivers the cross but Schuhen plucks the ball out of the air.
Difference-maker
© IMAGO/Joaquim Ferreira
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'
Goal disallowed
Darmstadt take a short free kick and Riedel eventually crosses the ball into the penalty area. It lands at Klefisch, who fires home on the volley, but the assistant's flag immediately goes up. The offside decision stands even after a review by VAR.
27'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
26'
Deserved lead
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.19
1.05
1
Goals
24'
Hertha remain dangerous
The visitors keep launching counter-attacks down the right flank. This time, Kenny drives the ball forward and lays it off to Cuisance, whose shot is blocked by Riedel.
21'
Hertha ahead!
Niederlechner had narrowly missed moments earlier but, this time, the finish is spot on. Once again, it's Scherhant who gets past López with a step-over and cuts the ball back to the onrushing Niederlechner, who slots it home.
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.
17'
Big chance!
Hertha with a quick counter-attack through Scherhant, who lays it off to his strike partner Niederlechner. He suddenly finds himself free in front of Schuhenbut the home 'keeper makes himself big and manages to save with the foot of his outstretched left leg. Superb save.
15'
Close from Hertha
Maza has plenty of space his through ball finds Niederlechner, who gets tangled up in a challenge with Vukotić. The second ball falls to Cuisance again, who misses the target with his low shot.
In the balance at the Böllenfalltor
© IMAGO/HMB Media/Claus
11'
Beautiful combination
The visitors remain dangerous. Maza, Scherhant and Niederlechner combine to reach the edge of the opposition penalty area and, after Scherhant's cross is blocked, Cuisance is lurking to let fly but he sends his effort over.
9'
Schuhen called into action for the first time
Hertha shifts the play to the left wing, where Scherhant receives the ball and has a go from outside the box. Schuhen dives to his left and clears for a corner.
5'
Lidberg takes a shot
The match has its first shot on goal. Just outside the six-yard box, Lidberg gets his foot to the ball but can't place it accurately and send his effort over the bar.
3'
Corner kick
This time it's the visitors who launch an attack. Thorsteinsson pulls off a step-over and leaves López standing before his low cross is cleared by Riedel for a corner.
1'
Darmstadt on the attack
The first attacking threat comes from the home side. Lakenmacher has the ball on the left touchline, but Kenny manages to clear it for a throw-in. The home side build up play again through their centre-backs.
1'
Kick-off!
The hosts get us underway.
Kick-off!
Hertha rotates
Cristian Fiél makes three changes to his team: Klemens, Palkó Dárdai and Thorsteinsson play in place of Marton Dárdai (suspended), Leistner (muscle strain) and Karbownik (ankle injury).
Darmstadt with two changes
Florian Kohfeldt makes two changes from the team that dismantled Fürth: Aleksandar Vukotic and Fynn-Luca Lakenmacher start in place of Matej Maglica (on the bench) and Fraser Hornby (ankle ligament injury).
Hertha starting XI
Ernst - Zeefuik, Klemens, Kenny - Thorsteinsson, Sessa, Dárdai - Maza, Cuisance - Scherhant, Niederlechner
Darmstadt starting XI
Schuhen - Nürnberger, Vukotić, Riedel, López - Müller, Förster, Corredor, Klefisch - Lakenmacher, Lidberg
Florian Kohfeldt on Hertha
"It will be important to go into the match with a good game plan, but also to make the right adjustments during the match. The general trend of recent weeks has been largely positive. Hertha have high individual quality. We must prevent them from bringing their individual quality into the game."
Cristian Fiél on Darmstadt
"Darmstadt have good positional play. They quickly get in behind you. It will depend on our game. We must be dominant and ready."
Good record for the Lilies
Darmstadt never lost a home match against the Berliners in the second tier. The Lilies boast a record of four wins and two draws.
Looking further back
This will be the first encounter in Bundesliga 2 since the 1992/93 season. Back then, Darmstadt won 3-0 at home and lost 1-0 in the capital.
Last time in the Bundesliga
The two clubs last played in the same league in the 2016/17 season, in the Bundesliga. The Berlin side won both matches 2-0.
Been a long time
Darmstadt and Hertha face each other for the first time since October 2018. Back then, in the second round of the DFB Cup, Bundesliga side Hertha prevailed 2-0 away against the second-tier club. Vedad Ibisevic and Maximilian Mittelstädt were the goalscorers.
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