Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Thunders Past Hertha BSC 6-2 in Bundesliga Clash

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
2–6
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
May 20, 2017

Bayer Leverkusen marched past Hertha BSC with a resounding 6-2 victory in a Bundesliga showdown. Hernandez and Havertz led the charge for Leverkusen, while Hertha struggled with defensive issues and multiple yellow cards, illustrating the team's poor form towards the end of the season.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen 6-2 Hertha BSC
  • • J. Hernández opened the scoring for Bayer Leverkusen at the 5th minute
  • • K. Havertz scored two goals, including one in first-half injury time
  • • S. Kießling and C. Aránguiz both scored penalties for Leverkusen
  • • Hertha BSC goals came from M. Weiser and S. Allagui (penalty)

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Jarstein (G)
  • 2 P. Pekarík (D)
  • 21 M. Plattenhardt (D)
  • 23 M. Weiser (D)
  • 25 J. Brooks (D)
  • 40 J. Torunarigha (D)
  • 7 A. Esswein (M)
  • 6 V. Darida (M)
  • 20 Allan (M)
  • 19 V. Ibišević (F)
  • 8 S. Kalou (M)

Substitutes

  • 3 P. Skjelbred
  • 15 S. Langkamp
  • 11 S. Allagui
  • 1 T. Kraft
  • 5 N. Stark
  • 10 O. Duda
  • 24 G. Haraguchi

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 18 Wendell (D)
  • 16 T. Jedvaj (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
  • 15 J. Baumgartlinger (M)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (D)
  • 29 K. Havertz (M)
  • 11 S. Kießling (F)
  • 7 J. Hernández (F)
  • 19 J. Brandt (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 D. da Costa
  • 17 J. Pohjanpalo
  • 9 L. Bailey
  • 6 A. Dragović
  • 14 A. Mehmedi
  • 28 R. Özcan
  • 35 V. Yurchenko

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    5' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hern�ndez
  2. Hertha BSC
    12' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Allan
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    31' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz · Assist: J. Hern�ndez
  4. Hertha BSC
    36' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    V. Ibišević
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    45'+1 Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz · Assist: J. Brandt
  6. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Allan · On: P. Skjelbred
  7. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: John Brooks · On: S. Langkamp
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Wendell
  9. Hertha BSC
    63' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    V. Darida
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    64' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Penalty
    S. Kießling
  11. Hertha BSC
    69' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Esswein · On: S. Allagui
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    71' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Wendell · On: Danny da Costa
  13. Hertha BSC
    71' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    Mitchell Weiser · Assist: S. Allagui
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    73' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Kießling · On: J. Pohjanpalo
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    79' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hern�ndez · On: L. Bailey
  16. Bayer Leverkusen
    81' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Penalty
    C. Aránguiz
  17. Hertha BSC
    86' Hertha BSC Goal · Penalty
    S. Allagui
  18. Bayer Leverkusen
    90' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Pohjanpalo · Assist: Danny da Costa

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 17 13
Pass Accuracy 83% 85%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 16
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 460 473
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 5 11
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 381 400
Shots Inside Box 11 13
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen took the lead early with goals from J. Hernández and K. Havertz, establishing a strong start
  • ▸ The introduction of J. Pohjanpalo and Danny da Costa further strengthened Leverkusen's attack, leading to a decisive penalty by C. Aránguiz