Match report

Hertha BSC Defeats Holstein Kiel 1-0 in 2. Bundesliga

Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
0–1
FT
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
Nov 29, 2025

Hertha BSC triumphed over Holstein Kiel in a tightly contested match of the 2. Bundesliga. Despite numerous yellow cards and substitutions, Hertha managed to secure their victory with a decisive goal from D. Kownacki just before halftime.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Holstein Kiel 0–1 Hertha BSC
  • • Goal by D. Kownacki (75') assisted by F. Reese
  • • Hertha BSC received four yellow cards, including to Linus Gechter and L. Schuler
  • • Holstein Kiel had three yellow cards with A. Kapralik receiving one

Lineups

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Krumrey (G)
  • 23 L. Rosenboom (D)
  • 6 M. Ivezic (D)
  • 3 M. Komenda (D)
  • 11 A. Bernhardsson (M)
  • 15 K. Davidsen (M)
  • 24 M. Knudsen (M)
  • 47 J. Tolkin (M)
  • 10 J. Therkelsen (F)
  • 20 A. Kapralik (F)
  • 19 P. Harres (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Weiner
  • 17 M. Cvjetinovic
  • 13 I. Nekic
  • 2 F. Roslyng
  • 48 H. Muqaj
  • 45 L. Koster
  • 22 S. Schwab
  • 29 N. Niehoff
  • 25 M. Muller

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Ernst (G)
  • 33 M. Karbownik (D)
  • 44 L. Gechter (D)
  • 31 M. Dardai (D)
  • 42 D. Zeefuik (D)
  • 30 P. Seguin (M)
  • 23 K. Eichhorn (M)
  • 11 F. Reese (M)
  • 10 M. Cuisance (M)
  • 22 M. Winkler (M)
  • 18 L. Schuler (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 M. Gersbeck
  • 2 J. Eitschberger
  • 27 N. Kolbe
  • 37 T. Leistner
  • 8 K. Sessa
  • 14 M. Krattenmacher
  • 9 D. Kownacki
  • 17 S. Gronning
  • 24 J. D. Thorsteinsson

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    3' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    K. Eichhorn

    Foul

  2. Hertha BSC
    45'+2 Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Deyovaisio Zeefuik

    Foul

  3. Holstein Kiel
    54' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kapralik

    Foul

  4. Hertha BSC
    61' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Linus Gechter

    Foul

  5. Hertha BSC
    62' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schuler

    Foul

  6. Hertha BSC
    65' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Schuler · On: D. Kownacki
  7. Holstein Kiel
    74' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Tolkin · On: Ivan Nekić
  8. Hertha BSC
    75' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kownacki · Assist: F. Reese
  9. Holstein Kiel
    76' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marco Komenda · On: N. Niehoff
  10. Hertha BSC
    77' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Karbownik · On: N. Kolbe
  11. Hertha BSC
    77' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Cuisance · On: M. Krattenmacher
  12. Holstein Kiel
    85' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    K. Davidsen

    Foul

  13. Holstein Kiel
    85' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Davidsen · On: S. Schwab
  14. Holstein Kiel
    85' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alexander Bernhardsson · On: M. Muller
  15. Hertha BSC
    86' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Eichhorn · On: Toni Leistner
  16. Hertha BSC
    87' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Reese · On: K. Sessa
  17. Hertha BSC
    90'+1 Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kownacki

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Holstein Kiel Hertha BSC
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 82% 83%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 461 416
Yellow Cards 2 6
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 0 2
xG 1.30 1.87
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 377 344
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's turning point came in the 75th minute when D. Kownacki scored the winning goal for Hertha BSC, breaking Holstein Kiel's defensive wall and securing a crucial victory.
  • ▸ Hertha BSC's strong defense and quick substitutions managed to hold off any counterattacks from Holstein Kiel throughout the second half.