Match report

Hannover 96 Defeats Hertha BSC 3-1 in Bundesliga Thriller

Hannover 96
Hannover 96
3–1
FT
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
May 5, 2018

Hannover 96 stunned Hertha BSC with a convincing 3-1 win in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The match was decided in the first half, with Hannover taking a commanding lead through goals from M. Harnik, Salif Sané, and Niclas Fülkrug. Hertha managed to pull one back late in the game through D. Selke, but it wasn't enough to secure a point. Hannover's victory keeps their season alive, while Hertha's hopes of securing a European spot take a hit.

Key Facts

  • • Hannover 96 secured a 3-1 victory over Hertha BSC in the Bundesliga.
  • • M. Harnik scored the opening goal for Hannover in the 4th minute.
  • • Salif Sané and Niclas Fülkrug added to Hannover's lead in the 40th and 42nd minutes respectively.
  • • D. Selke scored a consolation goal for Hertha BSC in the 73rd minute.
  • • Hertha BSC's Marvin Plattenhardt and K. Rekik received yellow cards.

Lineups

Hannover 96

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Tschauner (G)
  • 3 Miiko Albornoz (D)
  • 25 O. Sorg (D)
  • 20 S. Sané (D)
  • 15 T. Hübers (D)
  • 27 P. Schwegler (M)
  • 6 M. Bakalorz (M)
  • 14 M. Harnik (F)
  • 24 N. Füllkrug (F)
  • 26 K. Karaman (F)
  • 13 I. Bebou (M)

Substitutes

  • 31 W. Anton
  • 37 N. Sarenren-Bazee
  • 2 J. Elez
  • 4 J. Korb
  • 18 I. Fossum
  • 22 M. Ostrzolek
  • 23 M. Esser

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Jarstein (G)
  • 2 P. Pekarík (D)
  • 21 M. Plattenhardt (D)
  • 4 K. Rekik (D)
  • 8 S. Kalou (M)
  • 3 P. Skjelbred (M)
  • 28 F. Lustenberger (M)
  • 11 M. Leckie (M)
  • 6 V. Darida (M)
  • 20 V. Lazaro (M)
  • 27 D. Selke (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 V. Ibišević
  • 17 M. Mittelstädt
  • 32 P. Dárdai
  • 1 T. Kraft
  • 7 A. Esswein
  • 10 O. Duda
  • 29 F. Baak

Timeline

  1. Hannover 96
    4' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Harnik · Assist: Niclas Füllkrug
  2. Hertha BSC
    39' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Marvin Plattenhardt
  3. Hannover 96
    40' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    Salif Sané · Assist: P. Schwegler
  4. Hannover 96
    42' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    Niclas Füllkrug · Assist: T. Hubers
  5. Hannover 96
    48' Hannover 96 Card · Yellow Card
    P. Schwegler
  6. Hertha BSC
    52' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Kalou · On: V. Ibišević
  7. Hertha BSC
    60' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    K. Rekik
  8. Hertha BSC
    73' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Selke · Assist: V. Darida
  9. Hertha BSC
    78' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Lazaro · On: Maximilian Mittelstädt
  10. Hannover 96
    80' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Harnik · On: Waldemar Anton
  11. Hertha BSC
    84' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Leckie · On: P. Dárdai
  12. Hannover 96
    86' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Karaman · On: N. Sarenren Bazee
  13. Hertha BSC
    88' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    P. Dárdai
  14. Hertha BSC
    89' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Rune Jarstein
  15. Hannover 96
    90'+2 Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Salif Sané · On: Josip Elez

Match Stats

Stat Hannover 96 Hertha BSC
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 70% 75%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 314 417
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 219 311
Shots Inside Box 8 12
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hannover 96 took a quick lead through M. Harnik's early goal, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The consecutive goals by Salif Sané and Niclas Fülkrug in the 40th and 42nd minutes effectively sealed Hannover's victory.
  • ▸ Hertha BSC's late goal by D. Selke in the 73rd minute provided some late drama but could not change the outcome.