Highlights

90'
+ 5

Full-time: Hertha Berlin 0-2 Fortuna Düsseldorf

Fortuna snatch three points from the capital and return to the top of the table. The visitors were highly efficient and come away with the victory thanks to goals from David Kownacki and Jona Niemiec.
Full-time
90'
+ 4

Another yellow

Substitute van Brederode is cautioned just before the end.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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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.
1.
Tim Rossmann
Tim Rossmann36.10km/h
3.
Michal Karbownik
Michal Karbownik33.40km/h
88'

Not long left

Two minutes plus stoppage time remain for Hertha. However, Fortuna still have everything under control.
84'

Zeefuik fouls Oberdorf

The defender receives a yellow card as a result.
83'

Kastenmeier closing in on a clean sheet

The goalkeeper has been one of Düsseldorf's key players today and can boast a strong expected saves (xS) value of 1.3.
83'

Goalkeeper Efficiency of Florian Kastenmeier

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Goalkeeper Efficiency
Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.
Florian Kastenmeier
1.3
Saves5
xSaves3.7
81'

The visitors make their final substitution

Jóhannesson, who has an assist to his name, and goalscorer Kownacki are done for the day. Mbamba and Fridriksson now have the chance to prove themselves.
80'

Ten minutes remaining

Not long left for the hosts to stage an unlikely comeback.
77'

Double substitution for Hertha

The hosts make their final changes. Maza and Demme come off, while Klemens and Niederlechner are brought on to inject fresh energy.
76'

Bad luck!

Maza shows great strength on the edge of the penalty area and takes a shot that hits the post. It just hasn't been Hertha's day.
76'

Win Probability

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Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
Kick-off!
33.7 %
Now
96.2 %
72'

Niemiec ends goal drought

The striker scores his first goal in 2024, with him lasting finding the back of the net in December 2023.
69'

Another substitution

Van Brederode replaces Rossmann.
67'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious foul?
DecisionGoal
67'

Goooal for Fortuna!

Again, a free-kick helps the visitors find the back of the net! Hoffmann crosses towards the far post, where Kownacki lays it off to Niemiec. The latter then doubles the lead just four minutes after coming on as a substitute.
66'

Jona Niemiec

GOAL!

0:2
Jona Niemiec
Goal probability
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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.
11 %
Shot speed
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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.
93.82 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
9.79 m
65'

Corner for Hertha

Thorsteinsson immediately makes an impact down the left flank and wins a set-piece, which Leistner ultimately heads wide of the goal.
62'

Fortuna also make changes

Schmidt and Klaus come off and are replaced by Haag and Niemiec.
62'

Double substitution for Hertha

Scherhant and Karbownik have left the pitch, with Sessa and Thorsteinsson replacing them.
58'

Hertha improving

The first few minutes of the second period belonged to Fortuna, but the hosts are now getting stronger and regaining control of proceedings.
54'

Schuler goes close!

Hertha counter-attack through Schuler, who beats several opponents and gets a shot off. Kastenmeier, though, saves once again and maintains his clean sheet.
49'

Hertha pressing aggressively

The Old Lady are regaining possession of the ball significantly quicker than their opponents.
49'

Ball Recovery Time

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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).
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F95
12.2 s
22.1 s
47'

No penalty

The VAR takes a closer look at Leistner's clearance, but the defender did not block Hoffmann's shot with his hand.
47'

Huge chance!

Following a corner, Hoffmann's shot hits Leistner. Rossmann fires the rebound towards goal, but Dárdai just manages to clear the ball off the line.
47'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
46'

We're back underway!

The players are back on the pitch. Let's go!
Kick-off!
45'
+ 10

Half-time: Hertha Berlin 0-1 Fortuna Düsseldorf

Hertha are in control, but Fortuna lead at the break. Kownacki scored with his team's first and only shot on goal, while the home team have been unable to convert their 66 percent possession into many chances (three shots).
Half-time
45'
+ 8

Another attempt

Demme gets a shot off at the far post following a cross. Once again, though, a Düsseldorf player manages to block it, and Oberdorf finally clears for a corner that causes no damage.
45'
+ 6

Fortuna stand firm

The visitors are constantly getting in the way of Hertha's attempts at goal.
45'
+ 1

Nine minutes added on

After the long injury break, there's a substantial of additional time to be played. Can Hertha equalise before half-time?
44'

Kenny tries his luck

However, it is straight at Kastenmeier, who easily parries behind for a corner.
43'

Yellow card for Hoffmann

The Düsseldorf captain's tackle on Demme is late. Hertha now have a promising free-kick opportunity just outside the penalty area.
40'

Inviting

Mistake from Kastenmeier as he plays a pass directly to Cuisance's feet. The Frenchman is somewhat caught off guard but still manages to get a shot off from about 20 metres out. The attempt, though, flies well over the crossbar.
37'

First yellow card for the visitors

Klaus is late to an aerial duel with Maza and catches the midfielder in the face with his shoulder.
35'

Leistner enters the fray

Gechter is carried off the pitch to applause as Leistner takes his place, also taking the captain's armband from Demme.
32'

Break in play

Gechter has been down with a shoulder injury for several minutes and cannot continue, meaning Hertha must make a substitution.
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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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.
2.
Derry Scherhant
Derry Scherhant33.20km/h
3.
Jonjoe Kenny
Jonjoe Kenny32.79km/h
29'

Hertha seeing more of the ball

Hertha have had the lion's share of possession, but they have rarely posed a strong threat. Scherhant's attempt was the first of the day.
Possession (%)
6733
27'

Chance for an equaliser

Maza plays Scherhant in with a lovely through ball. The 21-year-old is clear on goal, but Kastenmeier rushes out smartly and blocks his attempt.
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Fortuna take the lead

Kownacki scores acrobatically to make it 1-0.
24'

Another booking

This time Scherhant catches Iyoha on the ankle. The youngster is already the third Berlin player to be cautioned, and not even 25 minutes have been played.
22'

How will Hertha respond?

After a strong start, the hosts are now behind. Hertha have shown promise but have so far lacked precision with their final pass.
21'

Another yellow

Gechter brings down Schmidt in the centre circle. Referee Bacher deems it a tactical foul and shows the yellow card.
18'

Clinical Fortuna

The visitors score with their very first shot on goal. Additionally, it was Kownacki's first strike since his return to the club in the summer.
16'

First yellow card

Maza fells Jóhannesson and is cautioned as a result.
13'

Goal for Fortuna!

Jóhannesson floats a free-kick into the box with pinpoint accuracy where Kownacki, unmarked, leaps high and spectacularly volleys the ball into the roof of the net.
13'
Dawid Kownacki
Goal probability
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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.
35 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
8.2 m
12'

Kenny again

The Englishman breaks down the right once again. This time, though, Gavory is alert and clears the ball away for a throw-in.
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Heated battle in Berlin

Hertha or Fortuna - who will pick up all three points?
8'

Hertha slightly on top

The hosts have been the more active early on here, but their crosses have not yet caused many problems for their opponents backline.
5'

Can Hertha close the gap?

Düsseldorf currently have ten points, while Berlin have just seven to their name. Can Fortuna extend their advantage or will the Old Lady move level?
2'

First foray forward

Gechter sends Kenny running down the right wing with a long ball. The defender crosses from near the byline into the middle, but it's too high for Schuler to get on the end of.
1'

Kick-off!

The ball is rolling at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Kick-off!

A youthful Old Lady

The average age of Hertha's starting eleven is, on average, three years lower (24.2) than that of Fortuna's (27.2).

Milestone

Matthias Zimmermann will make his 200th competitive appearance for Fortuna Düsseldorf today. The 32-year-old has been under contract with the Rhineland club since 2018.

Both teams unchanged

Even after a two-week international break, both managers see no reason to make any changes. Hertha's last game was a 4-3 victory over Kaiserslautern, while Düsseldorf celebrated a 1-0 home victory against Hannover.

Düsseldorf starting XI

Kastenmeier - Iyoha, Hoffmann, Oberdorf, Gavory - Zimmermann, Jóhannesson - Klaus, Rossmann - Schmidt, Kownacki

Hertha starting XI

Ernst - Kenny, Gechter, Dárdai, Zeefuik - Maza, Demme, Karbownik - Cuisance, Schuler, Scherhant

The refereeing team

Michael Bacher (Referee), Nico Fuchs (Assistant Referee 1), Tobias Fritsch (Assistant Referee 2), Alexander Sather (Fourth Official), Johann Pfeifer (VAR), Sören Storks (Assistant VAR)

Thioune's thoughts

"We're dealing with an opponent who are very flexible and dynamic. Hertha can certainly cause us problems between the lines, so we must stay focused on our game. We want to use the match against Hannover as a benchmark and show the best version of ourselves."

Fiél's thoughts

"Düsseldorf are very stable defensively. When they win the ball, they quickly transition to attack. We need to exploit spaces and get in behind. When we lose the ball, we must quickly react and look to combat their pace."

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