Highlights
B. Brand
Full-time: Kaiserslautern 3-4 Hertha Berlin
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
The final 60 seconds
Lautern are pushing and desperately trying to rescue a point.
90'
+ 1
Free kick to Kaiserslautern
Ritter delivers a free kick from the right, but Ernst is there to claim it.
90'
Five minutes of added time
There will be five minutes of stoppage time.
89'
Ache misses!
Ache is completely unmarked after a corner. His header goes just over the crossbar.
The goal that made it 3-3
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88'
Substitution
87'
Chances all over
Goal attempts
11off target
9on target
9off target
8on target
87'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
82'
Elvedi receives a yellow card
Surprisingly, but true - the first yellow card of the thrilling encounter does not come until the 82nd minute.
79'
Yet another goal!
The thrills continues as Berlin strike again! A short corner seemed to be cleared until Cuisance got the ball and shot from an impossible angle. The ball took an unfortunate deflection for Krahl, who had no chance of saving.
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.
How Hertha battled back
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75'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
73'
What a spectacle
The end-to-end action continues - what happens from here on in is anyone's guess!
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
71'
Redondo!
Kaiserslautern comes again with Redondo having two chances. His second shot slips through Ernst's legs, but the ball loses so much pace that the keeper manages to gather it at the second attempt.
68'
3-3 - what a game!
For a third time, an equaliser falls just minutes after a side takes the lead. Lautern win the ball this time and Opoku tries to curl it on target, only to miscue his effort in the direction of Tomiak, who is lurking at the far post and slots in cooly for 3-3.
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.
64'
Schuler strikes again
Schuler has bagged a brace as Hertha turn the tie around! Kaiserslautern struggle to clear their lines and Schuler initiates the attack - winning the ball and laying it off to Cuisance, who turns it on to Kenny. The Englishman cuts the ball into the centre and Schuler 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.
62'
Kenny denied by Krahl
Once again, a long ball outmanoeuvres the Lautern defence. Kenny heads towards the byline and tries to chip the ball into the centre only for Krahl to get in the way.
The goal that saw Lautern lead
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59'
Substitution
57'
Maza from distance
Maza takes a shot from about 20 metres out. The attempt is cleared for a corner that comes to nothing.
51'
Hertha are level!
And once again there's a quick response! Karbownik drives forward from midfield and slips it through to Scherhant, who slots it home confidently with a left-footed shot from a tricky angle.
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.
48'
Kaloc from a tight angle
The first opportunity of the half falls to the home side. Kaloc shoots from a tight angle but Ernst is on hand to deal with his close-range effort.
46'
Back underway
The second half begins without any personnel changes.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Kaiserslautern 2-1 Hertha Berlin
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Half-time
45'
+ 1
One minute of added time
There are 60 seconds of stoppage time.
45'
Kaiserslautern turn the game around
The home side capitalise on a hair-raising misplaced pass. Gechter plays the ball straight to Hanslik's feet just a few metres outside the penalty area. He lays it off to Opoku. The striker doesn't hesitate and it's 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.
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.
43'
Lautern comfortable being behind
Kaiserslautern have are trailing for the third time this season. However, they have not suffered a defeat yet in any match.
41'
Shots raining in
Goal attempts
5off target
4on target
1off target
3on target
39'
Picking up pace
It was intense from the start, but now there are some big chances.
38'
Ernst saves
Kaiserslautern move quickly. After a through ball, Opoku cuts inside and takes a shot, but Ernst dives and makes a brilliant save.
35'
Ritter from range
Ritter takes a direct free kick from 20 metres out in a central position. Ernst tips the ball over the crossbar for a corner that comes to nothing.
32'
1-1! They're like buses!
Kaiserslautern respond immediately. After a corner, Hertha fail to clear the ball after three attempts. Zeefuik eventually lays it off to Klement who slots the ball into the far corner from a tight angle.
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.
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.
28'
Goal! 1-0!
Hertha take the lead. Gechter sends Kenny down the right flank again. The 27-year-old delivers the ball perfectly into the box and Schuler is there to head it in.
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.
27'
Another misplaced pass
Krahl causes more excitement. The keeper plays another risky pass, only this time Maza gets the ball. However, Hertha can't capitalise on the turnover.
24'
Intense, but few chances
The two teams are giving it their all. However, clear-cut opportunities are still missing.
21'
Hertha counter
After winning the ball, Scherhant makes a good run down the left flank. Heuer clears for a corner which comes to nothing.
Intense encounter
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15'
Danger!
Kaiserslautern are increasing their pressure. First, Hanslik misses after a cross from Touré. Then Ritter fails to score from a corner.
10'
High possession, few chances
Possession (%)
3169
7'
Crossbar!
Opoku is played through and lays the ball back nicely to Klement whose shot is blocked for a corner. From the follow up Hanslik hits the crossbar for the best chance of the game so far.
5'
First attack
Hertha make their first foray into the final third. A cross field lands on the right side with Kenny, who takes a shot. However, the attempt poses no problem for keeper Krahl.
3'
Disjointed start
Kaiserslautern are pressing Berlin high up the pitch in the opening minutes and causing problems. Neither team is able to produce any fluid build-up play.
1'
We're underway!
Here we go. Hertha kick off in blue and white, Lautern in red.
Kick-off!
Top of the table?
With a victory by a two-goal margin, Kaiserslautern would take over the top spot in the table - at least until Sunday.
Two changes for Berlin
Christian Fiél also changes his starting eleven. Márton Dárdai and Cuisance replace Kempf and Winkler in the line up.
Four changes for the hosts
Despite the victory in Münster, there are four changes to Kaiserslautern's starting lineup: Touré, Kaloc, Klement and Opoku replace Zimmer, Raschl, Mause and Abiama.
Hertha Berlin starting XI
Ernst - Kenny, Gechter, Dárdai, Zeefuik - Cuisance, Demme, Karbownik, Maza - Schuler, Scherhant
Kaiserslautern starting XI
Krahl - Touré, Tomiak, Heuer, Wekesser - Gyamerah - Klement, Ritter - Kaloc, Opoku, Hanslik
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