Highlights
R. Hempel
Full-time: Magdeburg 1-3 Hertha Berlin
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Full-time
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time begins
There will be three minutes added on.
90'
High effort, low returns
Magdeburg have clearly dominated the ball to close out the game, but are unable to find solutions in the final third.
90'
Substitution
90'
Substitution
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.
86'
Schuler seals the deal!
Cuisance dribbles down the right wing and then delivers a delicate cross to the far post. There, Reese heads the ball across to Maza, who in turn nods it on to Schuler. He wins the aerial battle and manages to head the ball over the line from close range!
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.
84'
Substitution
83'
El Hankouri!
The goalscorer has the ball on the left side of the penalty area and wants to whip it sharply across the face of goal, but Ernst sniffs out the danger and collects the ball.
80'
Tough tackle
Krempicki goes in hard on Sessa and sees yellow for it!
Niederlechner's goal
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78'
Magdeburg become more active
The final phase is now beginning, and Magdeburg are working to get back into the game. In the last few minutes, it's almost exclusively Magdeburg. Can the home side still make something happen?
76'
Away win now highly likely
After Berlin's double strike, all signs now point to an away victory...
76'
Win Probability
54'
7.1 %
Now
78.6 %
75'
Reese back in action
After months on the sidelines due to injury, Reese is fit again and gets to gain some match practice in the remaining minutes.
74'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
73'
Substitution
73'
Substitution
68'
Maza misses by centimetres
A through ball to Maza into the penalty area is just slightly too long. Reimann comes out and snatches the ball away from Maza.
67'
Substitution
65'
Comeback complete! Niederlechner scores with a header!
A corner from the right side is flicked on at the near post by Leistner. Niederlechner reacts quickest five metres in front of goal and heads the ball into 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.
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.
63'
Niederlechner booked
Because he is not satisfied with a foul called by the referee, Niederlechner argues and receives a yellow card for it.
58'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
58'
Almost turned the game on its head!
Once again it's Scherhant who plays a square ball to Cuisance after a long pass. He's able to slot it in, but was clearly offside. The match is currently swinging in Hertha's favour...
55'
Scherhant curls it in!
A brilliant equaliser! Scherhant receives the ball on the left side of the penalty area, dribbles a couple of metres towards the centre and then curls the ball perfectly into the top right corner!
55'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
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.
54'
Maza blocked
Cuisance and Maza combine in front of the Magdeburg penalty area. Maza briefly has a clear shooting opportunity, but is blocked at the last moment by a Magdeburg defender.
52'
Magdeburg dominating
Possession (%)
6139
48'
El Hankouri scores from distance!
After winning the ball high up the pitch, El Hankouri dribbles forward, beats Leistner with two stepovers, and then unleashes a shot from over 20 metres out. His strike finds the right corner, unstoppable for the keeper. A well-deserved lead!
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'
We're back underway!
The home side kick off the second half and can be pleased about the return of long-term injury absentee Atik, who is now part of the action.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Substitution
Half-time: Magdeburg 0-0 Hertha Berlin
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Half-time
45'
+ 2
He usually scores those!
El Hankouri dribbles to the middle in front of the goal and then has a clear shot from about 15 metres out. However, his shot towards the left corner lacks precision, allowing Ernst to make the save.
45'
+ 1
Stoppage time
Two minutes added on.
43'
There was more in it
Hertha are on the attack again and suddenly Maza has a chance to shoot from 12 metres out, but can only poke the ball towards goal.
40'
That was close!
After a corner from the right side, Heber rises high for a headed shot, but misses the target by centimetres to the left.
37'
Counter-attack stopped
To stop a counter-attack, Kenny brings down Burcu and receives a yellow card.
36'
Magdeburg more tenacious
After winning the ball, the home side takes an average of only 13 seconds to regain possession. For Hertha, it takes more than 20 seconds.
36'
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).
35'
Ameachi blocked
Magdeburg are getting stronger. Driven forward by El Hankouri and Gnaka, the hosts are now moving the ball really well. A Hertha player gets in the way of a shot from Amaechi after a long passing sequence.
31'
Titz makes an early substitution
The yellow-carded Müller has to come off and is replaced by Krempicki.
31'
Beautiful through ball
El Hankouri has his first big moment with a fine through ball. Kaars then tries to shoot on the half-turn on the right side of the penalty area, but his attempt is blocked.
31'
Substitution
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'
It's getting rough out there
Due to the two yellow cards and many other small skirmishes in midfield, the match has become a bit disjointed. There's a lack of flow to the game now from both sides.
23'
Another yellow card
Müller comes in with a sliding tackle clearly too late against Scherhant. Scherhant had pushed the ball past him and was on his way towards the penalty area.
Intense start
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21'
First yellow card!
Hugonet goes in hard on Niederlechner to prevent a Berlin counter-attack. He catches him on the ankle in the process.
15'
High tempo
It's back and forth in this opening phase. Both teams are playing flat out. This promises to be a good match.
13'
Scherhant!
Scherhant dribbles from the left flank into the centre and attempts a curling shot from 18 metres. Reimann anticipates it and makes a great save.
12'
First good attack
Burcu finds left-back Loric on the wing, who whips in a dangerous cross in front of goal. Dárdai manages to clear.
9'
And we're off again - with a bang!
The first big chance of the match: Hertha quickly combines down the right flank. Scherhant finds himself in a shooting position on the right side of the penalty area, ten metres from goal, but his attempt is thwarted by Reimann.
6'
Pause in play
The referee has suspended the match because smoke is currently drifting across the pitch and impairing visibility.
4'
Striving for control
Magdeburg are trying to seize control of the match and initially keep the ball. Hertha are happy watching for now without pressing high up the pitch.
1'
Kick-off!
Hertha kick off the first half wearing black shirts. The home side are playing in blue.
Kick-off!
More on those teams
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Hertha starting XI
Ernst - Kenny, Leistner, Dárdai, Zeefuik - Klemens, Cuisance, Sessa - Maza, Niederlechner, Scherhant
Magdeburg starting XI
Reimann - Müller, Hugonet, Heber - Hercher, Gnaka, El Hankouri, Loric - Amaechi, Kaars, Burcu
Fiél on facing Magdeburg
"We are preparing for a very good, dominant and versatile opponent who always wants to have the ball. It's primarily about tackling; we need to engage in and win duels. We can't allow it to become an end-to-end game, because then it will be difficult for us."
Titz on facing Hertha
"With the change of coach before the season, Hertha have completely altered their style of play. They have a lot of pace in their ranks and often try to play in behind. I know they haven't picked up many points recently, but they are a team with quality."
Revenge in the return fixture
Hertha won the return game in Berlin 3-2, turning the match around after trailing 1-0.
Four times from behind
Hertha took the lead four times in the first meeting of 2023/24, but it was still Magdeburg celebrating in the end. Never before in German professional football had a team fallen behind four times and still emerged victorious. It's also the only time Magdeburg have scored six goals in a Bundesliga 2 fixture, while Hertha conceded more goals than ever before in a match at this level.
Flashback
These two sides met for the first time in a competitive fixture last season, with a total of 15 goals scored in the two encounters (Magdeburg won 6-4, Hertha won 3-2).
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