KSV Holstein Kiel Holstein Kiel - BSC Hertha BSC Hertha BSC

KSV

0

BSC

0

Holstein-Stadion(Sold out)

Jarno Wienefeld

FINAL

Full-time: Kiel 0-0 Hertha

The league leaders from Berlin were the better side for long periods and had chances to take the lead. However, they always lacked the final conviction. As a result, they were unable to put Kiel under real pressure. With Grønning and Schuler failing to convert their chances, it ended 0-0.

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Full-time

90'

+ 3

Almost the lucky punch!

Berlin come forward again down the right. Alfa-Ruprecht delivers a cross from the right. Pedersen gets a shot off in the centre. However, the ball only grazes the outside of the post.

90'

+ 1

Over the bar

Harres takes a free-kick and fires it well clear of the crossbar.

90'

+ 1

Stoppage time

A minimum of three additional minutes have been indicated.

90'

Pulled

Harres runs towards the Berlin goal. Seguin can only stop him by pulling his shirt, earning the Hertha man a booking.

90'

Yellow card

89'

Final substitution

Adewumi had no luck today. Gouram comes on in his place.

89'

Substitution

Oluwaseun Victor Adewumi

87'

Many fouls

There is no real flow to the game at the moment. There are several stoppages in play.

85'

Strong performance

Therkelsen was very difficult to handle for the Berlin backline today. The winger has since been substituted off.

85'

PressureHandling

PressureHandling

75%

%

Jonas Therkelsen

12 times under pressure

84'

That has to be it!

Schuler receives the perfect through ball. However, his first touch is too imprecise. This allows Weiner to narrow the angle well. Even on the second attempt on the turn, the goalkeeper comes out on top in the duel. Weiner simply will not be beaten!

82'

Withdrawn

Therkelsen put in a lot of hard work today, and Kaprálik was also active, but the pair now leave the field in the closing stages. Two new players come on for the two wingers.

82'

Substitution

Mark Richter Monserrat

Adrián Kaprálik

82'

Substitution

Giorgi Kvilitaia

Jonas Therkelsen

80'

Rarity

The league leaders have managed to keep a clean sheet only once, doing so in their opening win at Bochum (1-0).

79'

More needed

Alfa-Ruprecht tries his luck with a cross from the right. Weiner comes out and plucks the ball out of the air.

77'

Calm before the storm?

Chances are few and far between at the moment. Are the sides waiting for a heated final phase?

76'

Burst of pace

Alfa-Ruprecht comes on for the final phase. The winger should bring some pace back into Hertha's attack.

76'

Substitution

Farid Alfa-Ruprecht

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson

75'

Kiel struggling

The last shot on goal from the hosts was in the 53rd minute.

72'

Kiel's goal drought

Including today, the Storks have only scored one goal in their last four matches via Harres, who converted a penalty against Osnabrück.

71'

Took too long

The ball lands at Thorsteinsson's feet, who lets the ball bounce again, which allows a Kiel player to block his shot.

Solid

Weiner is there time and again when his team needs him.

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70'

Will they keep a clean sheet?

Kiel have not kept a clean sheet in Bundesliga 2 this season - will they manage it for the first time against the league leaders?

69'

Leitl responds

Berlin also make a double substitution. Pedersen and Schuler are brought on to inject some fresh energy.

69'

Substitution

Julian Eitschberger

69'

Substitution

Sebastian Grønning

68'

Brought down

Zec brings Thorsteinsson to the ground, earning the defender a yellow card.

68'

Yellow card

64'

Double substitution

Walter sees that his side are currently under pressure and brings on two fresh players.

64'

Substitution

64'

Substitution

Guillermo Balzi

60'

Woodwork!

Adewumi crosses from the right. In the centre, Grønning wins the aerial duel and directs a header from around six yards against the post.

58'

Dominant once again

The league leaders continue to dictate the tempo here. However, they are still lacking the final cutting edge. Kiel are well organised.

55'

Too aggressive

Sessa tries his luck with a solo high press. In doing so, he wins the ball off Zec. However, the challenge was too fierce and the referee awards a free-kick. The Berlin player would have been through on goal there.

53'

No way past him

Berlin try the long ball and Adewumi runs in behind he Kiel defence. Weiner is once again outstanding, holding his ground and saving the shot from the Hertha winger.

50'

Bitter blow

In an incident off-ball, Schonlau, who made his debut for Kiel today, had to receive brief treatment and now cannot continue. Zec comes on in his stead.

50'

Substitution

Sebastian Schonlau

49'

Weiner vs. Adewumi once more

In the immediate counter-attack, the Berliners push forward. Adewumi attempts to play the ball past Weiner, but the goalkeeper claims the ball.

48'

Deflected

Kiel venture forward for the first time in the second half and it immediately becomes dangerous. Kaprálik shoots from close range and Harres gets a touch, but Gersbeck is there and holds onto the ball.

46'

We're under way again!

Neither manager makes any changes at the interval and the ball is rolling once again here in Kiel.

Kick-off!

Half-time

45'

+ 1

Wiese impressing

The youngster has won 67 per cent of his duels, making him the strongest in the tackle for Kiel on his first Bundesliga 2 start.

Half-time: Kiel 0-0 Hertha

At the break, it's goalless between league-leaders Hertha and bottom-of-the-table Kiel. The visitors made the better start and had several chances, but were denied an opener by a series of impressive stops from Holstein goalkeeper Weiner. As the match progressed, however, the hosts grew bolder and created some good opportunities of their own.

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0:12

Gersbeck to the rescue

Now it's the Berlin goalkeeper's turn to make his mark. A cross from the left sees Harres direct a header towards goal. Gersbeck is able to parry it, however.

38'

Brought down

Schonlau challenges Brekalo, but catches the Berlin player on the foot. A free-kick is awarded along with a booking just a few metres from the byline, which Brekalo himself shoots wide at the far post.

38'

Yellow card

Sebastian Schonlau

35'

Wide of the mark

Balzi steps up to take the free-kick, but fires well wide.

35'

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).

KSV

BSC

16.3 s

16.1 s

34'

First booking

Zeefuik comes in late on Kaprálik, resulting in the first yellow card of the match.

34'

Yellow card

Deyovaisio Zeefuik

0:18

Weiner once more

Grønning receives a perfect through ball from Seguin. The striker brings the ball under control well and forces Weiner into another fine save. At the resulting corner, Weiner is alert once more and plucks the ball out of the air.

29'

In the thick of it

After just under half an hour played, Sessa has already contested 15 duels - the most of any player - winning 54 per cent of them.

27'

First huge chance

Eitschberger whips in a cross and Grønning only needs to tap it in. Weiner gets his fingertips to it just in time, however, and prevents the Dane from connecting with the ball. In the follow-up, Zeefuik blazes the ball well over the goal.

22'

Penalty appeals

Kiel have a first shot through Therkelsen, whose effort hits Sessa inside the Hertha penalty area. The home fans scream for a penalty, but the referee correctly dismisses the protests.

Fiercely contested duel

The majority of the play is taking place in the middle of the park with both sides fighting hard for possession.

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15'

Weiner again

Once again, Weiner has to be alert against Adewumi, and once more the Kiel goalkeeper comes out on top in the duel with a fine save.

11'

Weiner on the spot

A long ball slips slips Adewumi through one-on-one with the goalkeeper. However, Weiner makes himself big and blocks the ball with an excellent piece of goalkeeping.

9'

Kiel's turn now

Now it's the Storks' turn to press. After winning the ball, they move forward down the left flank. Gersbeck clears a cross from Therkelsen for a corner. Nothing comes of it.

7'

Turning the screw

Berlin are pressing very high and early here. Kiel are currently struggling to cope with this. Already two passes have gone out of play under pressure.

5'

Bizarre

Gersbeck comes off his line to clear a long ball. In doing so, he hits Zeefuik in the back. On the second attempt, however, the ball is cleared from the danger zone.

5'

Establishing clear roles

The league leaders are dominating possession here and are pinning bottom-of-the-table Kiel back in the early stages here.

1'

Cautious opening

Berlin try to push forward straight away. Kiel, however, are alert and on their guard.

1'

Peeep!

The referee blows their whistle and the game is underway here. Can Hertha continue their winning streak or will Kiel claim their first three points of the campaign?

Kick-off!

Wiese stepping up

18-year-old Till Wiese has so far accumulated just 15 minutes of professional experience (two substitute appearances), but the youngster gets to start for the first time today. Five days ago he was still playing in the Oberliga for Kiels reserve team, but today he faces the Bundesliga 2 league leaders.

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Debut for Schonlau

Schonlau (pictured) joined the Storks in the summer, but missed the first six matches and was left on the bench most recently in Braunschweig. However, today is the day he will make his first appearance in a Kiel shirt. His last outing was seven months ago in the MLS, alongside Thomas Müller in Vancouver. In Bundesliga 2, Schonlau last played in May 2025 for HSV, where he was once captain under Walter.

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More on that Kiel side

Compared to the 1-0 defeat in Braunschweig on Matchday 7, Tim Walter makes three changes. Parduzi (pictured), Schonlau and Wiese come into the side, while Nekic, Tolkin and Ugoh drop to the bench.

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More on that Hertha side

Stefan Leitl makes two changes to the side he fielded for the 2-1 victory over Fürth last time out. Zeefuik and Grønning start ahead of Pedersen and Schuler. Incidentally, Pedersen (pictured), who scored the opening goal against Fürth, finds himself starting on the bench for the first time this term.

© Maja Hitij

Starting line-up: Holstein Kiel

Formation:4-5-1

Starting line-up: Hertha BSC

Formation:4-2-3-1

Stefan Leitl on facing Kiel

"It'd be a mistake to underestimate the opposition – regardless of who they are and their position in the table. We know Kiel have a very good squad. We also know how Tim Walter generally sets his side up to play football and we're preparing for that, for an away fixture against a side that definitely wants to make a statement and hit their stride this season."

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Tim Walter on facing Hertha

"Hertha are unbeaten, which earns them our respect, but that doesn't make them unbeatable. We are the team with the highest share of possession in the opposition's third. However, we are not always able to make our mark there the way we would like to."

© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Marcel von Fehrn

Storks' lucky charm?

Tim Walter has won eight of his 10 games against Stefan Leitl as a head coach, losing only once in that time.

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Hertha beat Kiel to lift title

The Old Lady's biggest-ever victory over Kiel came on 22 June 1930, when they recovered from 2-0 down to win 5-4 in the German championship final and be crowned league champions for the first time in their history. Hertha would go in to defend their title 12 months later.

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2:14

Watch: Eintracht Braunschweig 1-0 Kiel - last time out

The Storks remain the only side without a win in Bundesliga 2 this term after losing narrowly at the Eintracht-Stadion on Matchday 7.

2:12

Watch: Hertha 2-1 Greuther Fürth - last time out

The Old Lady continued their perfect start to the Bundesliga 2 campaign as Stefan Leitl's team beat Fürth to register their seventh straight league victory.

2:14

Watch: Hertha 0-1 Kiel - previous meeting

Jonas Therkelsen's second-half strike secured Holstein Kiel a narrow victory in the capital back in April.

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