FT FC Cologne 3 - 1
Hertha Berlin
Commentary:
90+5' FC Koln with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+5' Today's attendance is 16500.
90+5' Ball possession: FC Koln: 58%, Hertha Berlin: 42%.
90+5' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5' Suat Serdar from Hertha Berlin passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+4' FC Koln are in control of the ball.
90+4' Yellow card for Suat Serdar.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Suat Serdar from Hertha Berlin trips Kingsley Ehizibue
90+3' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Niklas Stark relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' A player from FC Koln takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Ball possession: FC Koln: 58%, Hertha Berlin: 42%.
90' Yellow card for Marvin Plattenhardt.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Marvin Plattenhardt from Hertha Berlin trips Louis Schaub
90' The referee signals a free kick as Suat Serdar from Hertha Berlin trips Kingsley Ehizibue
89' Sebastian Andersson is penalised for pushing Lukas Kluenter.
89' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Louis Schaub fouls Lucas Tousart.
88' Ondrej Duda from FC Koln directs a ball squarely in the box.
88' Ondrej Duda from FC Koln passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' FC Koln start a counter attack.
88' Salih Oezcan relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Marvin Plattenhardt swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Kingsley Ehizibue from FC Koln trips Santiago Ascacibar
87' Hertha Berlin plays a short goal kick.
87' The game is restarted.
86' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
86' Ellyes Skhiri fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
86' A shot by Louis Schaub is blocked.
86' FC Koln start a counter attack.
86' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Ball possession: FC Koln: 57%, Hertha Berlin: 43%.
85' Rafael Czichos relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Marvin Plattenhardt from Hertha Berlin swings in the corner from the left.
85' Marton Dardai relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Ondrej Duda from FC Koln swings in the corner from the right.
85' Benno Schmitz is leaving the field to be replaced by Kingsley Ehizibue in a tactical substitution.
84' Salih Oezcan from FC Koln sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
84' Marton Dardai relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Jan Thielmann puts in a cross...
83' Niklas Stark relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Benno Schmitz puts in a cross...
83' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Hertha Berlin is revoked due to offside.
81' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
81' G O O O O A A A L! Hertha Berlin score! Santiago Ascacibar is on the scoresheet.
81' Marton Dardai from Hertha Berlin heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
81' Marvin Plattenhardt swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' Yellow card for Ellyes Skhiri.
80' The ref blows his whistle. Ellyes Skhiri charged Dodi Lukebakio from behind and it's a free-kick
80' Great skill from Dodi Lukebakio as he dribbles past his opponents
80' Louis Schaub from FC Koln passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
80' Ball possession: FC Koln: 57%, Hertha Berlin: 43%.
80' FC Koln plays a short goal kick.
79' What a miss! Dodi Lukebakio has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
79' Lukas Kluenter puts in a cross...
79' FC Koln plays a short goal kick.
79' A shot by Dodi Lukebakio is blocked.
79' Marco Richter from Hertha Berlin directs a ball squarely in the box.
78' Lukas Kluenter puts in a cross...
78' Rafael Czichos relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Marvin Plattenhardt from Hertha Berlin swings in the corner from the left.
77' The referee runs back to show Jan Thielmann from FC Koln a yellow card for the previous foul.
77' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
77' Jan Thielmann from FC Koln concedes a foul on Santiago Ascacibar but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
76' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Florian Kainz is leaving the field to be replaced by Salih Oezcan in a tactical substitution.
76' Dejan Ljubicic is leaving the field to be replaced by Louis Schaub in a tactical substitution.
76' Anthony Modeste is leaving the field to be replaced by Sebastian Andersson in a tactical substitution.
75' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' The game is restarted.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Hertha Berlin plays a short goal kick.
73' Danger averted there as Lucas Tousart from Hertha Berlin clears the danger with a good tackle
73' Jan Thielmann puts in a cross...
73' The referee signals a free kick as Marton Dardai from Hertha Berlin trips Dejan Ljubicic
72' Marton Dardai relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Dejan Ljubicic puts in a cross...
72' Ball possession: FC Koln: 56%, Hertha Berlin: 44%.
72' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' FC Koln plays a short goal kick.
71' Danger averted there as Rafael Czichos from FC Koln clears the danger with a good tackle
70' Great skill from Suat Serdar as he dribbles past his opponents
70' Lucas Tousart from Hertha Berlin directs a ball squarely in the box.
70' Lukas Kluenter of Hertha Berlin passes the ball to a team mate.
70' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Rafael Czichos relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' The referee signals a free kick as Jonas Hector from FC Koln trips Deyovaisio Zeefuik
69' FC Koln take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' FC Koln plays a short goal kick.
68' Mark Uth is leaving the field to be replaced by Ondrej Duda in a tactical substitution.
68' Marvin Plattenhardt goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
67' Yellow card for Rafael Czichos.
67' Rafael Czichos from FC Koln trips a opponent player.
66' Ball possession: FC Koln: 56%, Hertha Berlin: 44%.
66' FC Koln take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Hertha Berlin plays a short goal kick.
65' Stevan Jovetic is leaving the field to be replaced by Marco Richter in a tactical substitution.
65' Matheus Cunha is leaving the field to be replaced by Dodi Lukebakio in a tactical substitution.
65' A chance presents itself to Anthony Modeste from FC Koln but his header goes wide
65' Benno Schmitz puts in a cross...
65' Jonas Hector comes back onto the field.
64' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' The game is restarted.
64' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
64' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' FC Koln take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' The game is restarted.
63' Jonas Hector is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
62' Jonas Hector is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
62' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
62' Goal kick for Hertha Berlin.
62' Anthony Modeste from FC Koln makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
61' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Ball possession: FC Koln: 56%, Hertha Berlin: 44%.
61' The ref blows his whistle. Marton Dardai charged Anthony Modeste from behind and it's a free-kick
60' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Jonas Hector fouls Deyovaisio Zeefuik.
59' Peter Pekarik is leaving the field to be replaced by Lukas Kluenter in a tactical substitution.
59' Kevin-Prince Boateng is leaving the field to be replaced by Deyovaisio Zeefuik in a tactical substitution.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Dejan Ljubicic from FC Koln trips Santiago Ascacibar
58' Jonas Hector from FC Koln makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
58' Florian Kainz of FC Koln passes the ball to a team mate.
58' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Obstruction as Timo Huebers cuts off the run of Matheus Cunha. A free-kick is awarded.
55' Benno Schmitz provided the assist for the goal.
55' G O O O A A A L - Florian Kainz scores with the left foot!55' Benno Schmitz from FC Koln directs a ball squarely in the box.
55' Jan Thielmann of FC Koln passes the ball to a team mate.
55' FC Koln plays a short goal kick.
55' Marton Dardai from Hertha Berlin crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
55' A shot by Matheus Cunha is blocked.
55' Hertha Berlin start a counter attack.
54' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' G O O O A A A L - Florian Kainz from FC Koln steers a header into the back of the net!52' Poor play by Alexander Schwolow as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
52' Anthony Modeste from FC Koln sends a deflected cross into the box.
52' Florian Kainz of FC Koln passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Mark Uth hand-balls.
51' FC Koln take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Ball possession: FC Koln: 59%, Hertha Berlin: 41%.
51' A shot by Ellyes Skhiri is blocked.
50' The ref blows his whistle. Niklas Stark charged Anthony Modeste from behind and it's a free-kick
50' The referee signals a free kick as Anthony Modeste from FC Koln trips Peter Pekarik
49' Marton Dardai relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Florian Kainz puts in a cross...
49' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Marvin Plattenhardt relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' So nearly a goal there! Ellyes Skhiri's header looked destined for the back of the net but Alexander Schwolow saves it!
48' Mark Uth swings in a cross from the free kick.
48' Niklas Stark is penalised for pushing Mark Uth.
48' It's a nice warm day for playing football.
47' Niklas Stark relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Goal kick for Hertha Berlin.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Florian Kainz from FC Koln had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
45+4' Jan Thielmann puts in a cross...
45+4' Ball possession: FC Koln: 58%, Hertha Berlin: 42%.
45+3' Mark Uth from FC Koln is ruled offside.
45+3' Jan Thielmann swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+3' The referee signals a free kick as Matheus Cunha from Hertha Berlin trips Benno Schmitz
45+3' Kevin-Prince Boateng relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Mark Uth from FC Koln swings in the corner from the right.
45+2' Should have been a goal! Florian Kainz gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Alexander Schwolow!
45+2' Anthony Modeste from FC Koln passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+2' Ball possession: FC Koln: 59%, Hertha Berlin: 41%.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Hertha Berlin plays a short goal kick.
45+1' Anthony Modeste from FC Koln heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
45+1' Benno Schmitz puts in a cross...
45' Hertha Berlin plays a short goal kick.
45' Florian Kainz from FC Koln crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
45' Benno Schmitz from FC Koln crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
44' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' The referee signals a free kick as Dejan Ljubicic from FC Koln trips Kevin-Prince Boateng
43' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
43' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for FC Koln stands.
42' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
41' Jan Thielmann provided the assist for the goal.
41' G O O O A A A L - Anthony Modeste from FC Koln heads the ball home!41' Jan Thielmann puts in a cross...
41' Florian Kainz of FC Koln passes the ball to a team mate.
41' Goal kick for FC Koln.
41' Rafael Czichos relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Marvin Plattenhardt from Hertha Berlin swings in the corner from the left.
40' Rafael Czichos clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
40' Matheus Cunha from Hertha Berlin tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Kevin-Prince Boateng puts in a cross...
40' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Marvin Plattenhardt from Hertha Berlin tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
40' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Jan Thielmann comes back onto the field.
39' The game is restarted.
39' Jan Thielmann is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
38' Jan Thielmann is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
38' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
38' Obstruction as Jan Thielmann cuts off the run of Stevan Jovetic. A free-kick is awarded.
37' Peter Pekarik relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Rafael Czichos heads the ball back across goal...
36' Ball possession: FC Koln: 59%, Hertha Berlin: 41%.
36' FC Koln take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Hertha Berlin plays a short goal kick.
35' Dangerous challenge by Suat Serdar from Hertha Berlin. Florian Kainz on the receiving end of that.
35' FC Koln take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Jonas Hector from FC Koln is ruled offside.
33' Mark Uth swings in a cross from the free kick.
33' Peter Pekarik is penalised for pushing Mark Uth.
33' Could be a good chance here as Jonas Hector from FC Koln cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
32' Ball possession: FC Koln: 57%, Hertha Berlin: 43%.
32' FC Koln plays a short goal kick.
32' Stevan Jovetic from Hertha Berlin tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
32' Kevin-Prince Boateng swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' Obstruction as Rafael Czichos cuts off the run of Stevan Jovetic. A free-kick is awarded.
31' Hertha Berlin plays a short goal kick.
31' Florian Kainz from FC Koln crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
30' Florian Kainz from FC Koln takes a short corner kick from the left.
30' Peter Pekarik clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
30' A player from FC Koln takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
29' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' A shot by Jan Thielmann is blocked.
28' Florian Kainz swings in a cross from the free kick.
27' Dangerous challenge by Marton Dardai from Hertha Berlin. Anthony Modeste on the receiving end of that.
27' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Mark Uth relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Marvin Plattenhardt from Hertha Berlin swings in the corner from the left.
26' Ball possession: FC Koln: 57%, Hertha Berlin: 43%.
26' It's a good hit from long range by Stevan Jovetic who forces a save from Timo Horn. Corner kick.
25' Safe hands from Timo Horn as he comes out and claims the ball
25' Marvin Plattenhardt from Hertha Berlin swings in the corner from the right.
25' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
25' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Hertha Berlin!
24' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
23' Suat Serdar from Hertha Berlin heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
23' Peter Pekarik puts in a cross...
23' Hertha Berlin plays a short goal kick.
22' Dejan Ljubicic from FC Koln goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matheus Cunha
22' Hertha Berlin plays a short goal kick.
21' A chance presents itself to Timo Huebers from FC Koln but his header goes wide
21' Mark Uth swings in a cross from the free kick.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Tousart from Hertha Berlin trips Mark Uth
20' Timo Huebers from FC Koln heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
20' Mark Uth puts in a cross...
20' Florian Kainz from FC Koln swings in the corner from the right.
20' Ball possession: FC Koln: 61%, Hertha Berlin: 39%.
20' Jan Thielmann from FC Koln tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
19' Benno Schmitz puts in a cross...
19' Niklas Stark relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' A player from FC Koln takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
19' Niklas Stark relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Mark Uth has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
18' Florian Kainz of FC Koln passes the ball to a team mate.
18' Niklas Stark could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
18' Safe hands from Alexander Schwolow as he comes out and claims the ball
18' Rafael Czichos puts in a cross...
17' Niklas Stark from Hertha Berlin is ruled offside.
17' Kevin-Prince Boateng swings in a cross from the free kick.
16' Yellow card for Timo Huebers.
16' Timo Huebers hand-balls.
16' Goal kick for Hertha Berlin.
16' Jan Thielmann from FC Koln takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
16' FC Koln plays a short goal kick.
16' Matheus Cunha goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
16' A shot by Santiago Ascacibar is blocked.
15' Ball possession: FC Koln: 57%, Hertha Berlin: 43%.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Tousart from Hertha Berlin trips Jonas Hector
14' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' FC Koln take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Danger averted there as Jonas Hector from FC Koln clears the danger with a good tackle
14' Kevin-Prince Boateng swings in a cross from the free kick.
13' The referee signals a free kick as Ellyes Skhiri from FC Koln trips Matheus Cunha
13' Marton Dardai relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Florian Kainz puts in a cross...
12' Peter Pekarik relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Rafael Czichos puts in a cross...
12' Oh no. From a promising position Anthony Modeste from FC Koln miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
12' Florian Kainz puts in a cross...
12' Niklas Stark relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Jonas Hector puts in a cross...
11' Timo Horn saved a certain goal there! Suat Serdar found himself in a great scoring position but Timo Horn denied him with a great save
11' Stevan Jovetic puts in a cross...
10' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' FC Koln take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' FC Koln take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Ball possession: FC Koln: 48%, Hertha Berlin: 52%.
8' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
8' Stevan Jovetic from Hertha Berlin is ruled offside.
8' Niklas Stark sends a long ball upfield.
8' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' The referee signals a free kick as Peter Pekarik from Hertha Berlin trips Jonas Hector
6' Matheus Cunha provided the assist for the goal.
6' G O O O A A A L - Stevan Jovetic from Hertha Berlin taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Stevan Jovetic6' So nearly a goal there! Matheus Cunha's header looked destined for the back of the net but Timo Horn saves it!
6' Marvin Plattenhardt swings in a cross from the free kick.
5' The referee signals a free kick as Mark Uth from FC Koln trips Peter Pekarik
4' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Jonas Hector relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Hertha Berlin start a counter attack.
4' FC Koln take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Hertha Berlin plays a short goal kick.
3' A chance presents itself to Florian Kainz from FC Koln but his header goes wide
3' Jan Thielmann puts in a cross...
2' Safe hands from Alexander Schwolow as he comes out and claims the ball
2' Benno Schmitz puts in a cross...
2' Safe hands from Timo Horn as he comes out and claims the ball
1' Peter Pekarik puts in a cross...
1' Hertha Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Timo Huebers relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Hertha Berlin kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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