Match report

Hertha BSC Defeats FC Schalke 04 2-1 in Bundesliga

FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
1–2
FT
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
May 12, 2021

Hertha BSC made a strong comeback to defeat FC Schalke 04 2-1 in a thrilling Bundesliga match, with Dedryck Boyata and J. Ngankam scoring the crucial goals. Despite going behind early in the match to A. Harit's opener for Schalke, Hertha showed resilience and determination to clinch the victory.

Key Facts

  • A. Harit scored the opening goal for FC Schalke 04 in the 6th minute, assisted by S. Kolasinac.
  • Dedryck Boyata equalized for Hertha BSC in the 18th minute, with an assist from Marvin Plattenhardt.
  • J. Ngankam secured the victory for Hertha BSC with a goal in the 73rd minute, assisted by N. Radonjic.
  • D. Lukebakio was sent off with a red card for Hertha BSC in the 88th minute.

Lineups

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fährmann (G)
  • 24 B. Oczipka (D)
  • 30 S. Mustafi (D)
  • 26 S. Sané (D)
  • 20 S. Kolašinac (M)
  • 31 T. Becker (M)
  • 25 A. Harit (M)
  • 36 B. Idrizi (M)
  • 41 F. Flick (M)
  • 21 K. Huntelaar (F)
  • 43 M. Hoppe (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 B. Raman
  • 22 S. Skrzybski
  • 18 Gonçalo Paciência
  • 2 K. Ludewig
  • 23 F. Rønnow
  • 19 B. Ezeh
  • 49 V. Pavlídis
  • 28 A. Schöpf

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Schwolow (G)
  • 2 P. Pekarík (D)
  • 21 M. Plattenhardt (D)
  • 20 D. Boyata (D)
  • 14 O. Alderete (D)
  • 7 M. Leckie (M)
  • 6 V. Darida (M)
  • 24 N. Radonjić (M)
  • 29 L. Tousart (M)
  • 16 J. Dilrosun (M)
  • 9 K. Piątek (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 S. Ascacíbar
  • 27 J. Ngankam
  • 11 D. Lukébakio
  • 40 J. Michelbrink
  • 25 J. Torunarigha
  • 23 E. Löwen
  • 42 D. Zeefuik
  • 12 N. Körber
  • 5 N. Stark

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    6' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Harit · Assist: S. Kolasinac
  2. Hertha BSC
    18' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    Dedryck Boyata · Assist: Marvin Plattenhardt
  3. FC Schalke 04
    43' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Harit

    Argument

  4. Hertha BSC
    50' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    V. Darida

    Foul

  5. FC Schalke 04
    54' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    S. Mustafi

    Foul

  6. Hertha BSC
    58' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Darida · On: S. Ascacíbar
  7. Hertha BSC
    58' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Piątek · On: J. Ngankam
  8. Hertha BSC
    58' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Leckie · On: D. Lukebakio
  9. Hertha BSC
    67' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lukebakio

    Foul

  10. Hertha BSC
    68' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Dedryck Boyata

    Argument

  11. Hertha BSC
    73' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ngankam · Assist: N. Radonjic
  12. Hertha BSC
    76' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Dilrosun · On: J. Michelbrink
  13. FC Schalke 04
    77' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Huntelaar · On: B. Raman
  14. FC Schalke 04
    77' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Idrizi · On: S. Skrzybski
  15. Hertha BSC
    88' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lukebakio

    Foul

  16. Hertha BSC
    88' Hertha BSC Card · Red Card
    D. Lukebakio

    Foul

  17. FC Schalke 04
    89' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Timo Becker · On: Gonçalo Paciência
  18. Hertha BSC
    89' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Radonjic · On: J. Torunarigha
  19. Hertha BSC
    90' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    J. Michelbrink

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat FC Schalke 04 Hertha BSC
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 81% 85%
Offsides 0 7
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 17
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 415 497
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 1 6
Shots off Target 10 7
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 335 420
Shots Inside Box 9 11
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • Hertha BSC's equalizer by Dedryck Boyata in the 18th minute shifted the momentum of the game, boosting their confidence.
  • The introduction of J. Ngankam as a substitute in the 58th minute proved decisive, as he scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute.