Match report

Hertha BSC Defeats 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-1 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
3–1
FT
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
May 11, 2024

Hertha BSC emerged victorious in their 2. Bundesliga encounter, defeating 1. FC Kaiserslautern by a score of 3-1. The match saw early yellow cards for both teams before Hertha's H. Tabakovic converted a penalty to give them an early lead. Despite Kaiserslautern's M. Ritter equalizing in the second half, goals from J. Dudziak and F. Reese ensured Hertha held onto their victory.

Key Facts

  • • Hertha BSC defeated 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-1
  • • H. Tabakovic scored from a penalty in the 19th minute for Hertha BSC
  • • M. Ritter equalized for Kaiserslautern with a goal at the 39th minute
  • • J. Dudziak and F. Reese provided decisive goals for Hertha BSC

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 T. Ernst (G)
  • 16 J. Kenny (D)
  • 44 L. Gechter (D)
  • 31 M. Dárdai (D)
  • 19 J. Dudziak (D)
  • 8 B. Hussein (M)
  • 34 D. Zeefuik (M)
  • 27 P. Dárdai (M)
  • 30 I. Maza (M)
  • 11 F. Reese (M)
  • 25 H. Tabaković (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 M. Kempf
  • 39 D. Scherhant
  • 22 M. Winkler
  • 7 F. Niederlechner
  • 2 P. Pekarík
  • 5 A. Bouchalakis
  • 41 P. Klemens
  • 35 M. Gersbeck
  • 37 T. Leistner

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 18 J. Krahl (G)
  • 31 B. Zolinski (D)
  • 33 J. Elvedi (D)
  • 2 B. Tomiak (D)
  • 15 T. Puchacz (D)
  • 14 N. Soldo (M)
  • 20 T. Raschl (M)
  • 8 J. Zimmer (M)
  • 7 M. Ritter (M)
  • 11 K. Redondo (M)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Opoku
  • 10 P. Klement
  • 4 A. Aremu
  • 40 D. Abiama
  • 6 A. Touré
  • 34 S. Blum
  • 5 K. Kraus
  • 32 R. Himmelmann
  • 23 P. Hercher

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    17' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    J. Elvedi

    Foul

  2. Hertha BSC
    19' Hertha BSC Goal · Penalty
    H. Tabakovic
  3. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    25' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    B. Zolinski

    Foul

  4. Hertha BSC
    29' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Deyovaisio Zeefuik

    Foul

  5. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    30' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    J. Zimmer

    Argument

  6. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    32' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Zolinski · On: A. Opoku
  7. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    39' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ritter
  8. Hertha BSC
    45'+3 Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Dudziak · Assist: F. Reese
  9. Hertha BSC
    62' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Hussein · On: M. O. Kempf
  10. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    64' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nikola Soldo · On: P. Klement
  11. Hertha BSC
    67' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Reese
  12. Hertha BSC
    79' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    M. Winkler

    Foul

  13. Hertha BSC
    79' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Maza · On: D. Scherhant
  14. Hertha BSC
    79' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Dárdai · On: M. Winkler
  15. Hertha BSC
    84' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Tabakovic · On: F. Niederlechner
  16. Hertha BSC
    84' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Dudziak · On: P. Pekarík
  17. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    85' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Redondo · On: A. Afeez
  18. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    85' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Raschl · On: D. Abiama

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 84% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 12
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 393 502
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 6
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 332 421
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hertha's penalty conversion by H. Tabakovic in the early stages set the tone for their eventual victory.
  • ▸ J. Dudziak's goal just before halftime, after a long injury stoppage, restored Hertha's lead and significantly impacted momentum.