Match report

Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Köln: A Scoreless Draw in Bundesliga

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
0–0
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
May 15, 2021

In a tightly contested Bundesliga match, Hertha BSC and 1. FC Köln ended in a 0-0 draw. The game was filled with several yellow cards and crucial substitutions, but neither team managed to find the back of the net. A late goal was canceled by VAR, ensuring the deadlock remained intact.

Key Facts

  • • Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Köln ended in a 0-0 draw.
  • • Dedryck Boyata and J. Torunarigha received yellow cards for Hertha BSC.
  • • E. Skhiri, I. Jakobs, and S. Ozcan received yellow cards for 1. FC Köln.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including J. Dilrosun, N. Radonjic, and J. Ngankam for Hertha BSC.
  • • A late goal by E. Skhiri for 1. FC Köln was canceled by VAR.

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Schwolow (G)
  • 20 D. Boyata (D)
  • 14 O. Alderete (D)
  • 13 L. Klünter (D)
  • 25 J. Torunarigha (D)
  • 31 M. Dárdai (M)
  • 7 M. Leckie (M)
  • 24 N. Radonjić (M)
  • 16 J. Dilrosun (M)
  • 18 S. Ascacíbar (M)
  • 27 J. Ngankam (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Plattenhardt
  • 40 J. Michelbrink
  • 5 N. Stark
  • 42 D. Zeefuik
  • 35 M. Winkler
  • 33 D. Redan
  • 12 N. Körber
  • 2 P. Pekarík
  • 29 L. Tousart

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 5 R. Czichos (D)
  • 2 B. Schmitz (D)
  • 33 S. Bornauw (D)
  • 8 I. Jakobs (D)
  • 24 D. Drexler (M)
  • 11 F. Kainz (M)
  • 18 O. Duda (M)
  • 28 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 20 E. Rexhbecaj (M)
  • 9 S. Andersson (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Horn
  • 31 M. Wolf
  • 29 J. Thielmann
  • 21 S. Özcan
  • 19 K. Ehizibue
  • 6 M. Höger
  • 22 Jorge Meré
  • 16 R. Zieler
  • 13 M. Meyer

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    13' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Dedryck Boyata

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Köln
    23' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    E. Skhiri

    Foul

  3. Hertha BSC
    35' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    J. Torunarigha

    Foul

  4. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Torunarigha · On: Marvin Plattenhardt
  5. 1. FC Köln
    58' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    I. Jakobs

    Foul

  6. 1. FC Köln
    60' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Kainz · On: J. Horn
  7. 1. FC Köln
    60' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Drexler · On: M. Wolf
  8. Hertha BSC
    67' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Dilrosun · On: J. Michelbrink
  9. Hertha BSC
    67' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Dardai · On: Niklas Stark
  10. 1. FC Köln
    71' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Andersson · On: J. Thielmann
  11. 1. FC Köln
    71' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Rexhbecaj · On: S. Ozcan
  12. Hertha BSC
    79' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Radonjic · On: Deyovaisio Zeefuik
  13. 1. FC Köln
    87' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Schmitz · On: K. Ehizibue
  14. 1. FC Köln
    90' 1. FC Köln Var · Goal cancelled
    E. Skhiri
  15. Hertha BSC
    90' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Ngankam · On: M. Winkler

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC 1. FC Köln
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 75% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 1 12
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 323 448
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 1 4
Shots off Target 0 7
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 242 371
Shots Inside Box 1 10
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 0 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game was evenly matched, with both sides struggling to break through the defensive lines.
  • ▸ The cancellation of E. Skhiri's goal by VAR at the 90th minute was a significant turning point, maintaining the scoreless draw.