Match report

Borussia Dortmund 2–2 Hertha BSC: DFB Pokal Draw

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
2–2
PEN
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
Feb 8, 2017

Borussia Dortmund and Hertha BSC battled to a tense 2-2 draw in their DFB Pokal clash, with Hertha taking the lead early through S. Kalou and Dortmund responding through M. Reus. Despite several key substitutions and a late red card for S. Papastathopoulos, neither team could secure the decisive goal for victory.

Key Facts

  • • Hertha BSC took the lead through S. Kalou in the 27th minute with an assist from Niklas Stark
  • • M. Reus equalized for Borussia Dortmund in the 47th minute with an assist from C. Pulisic
  • • S. Papastathopoulos received a red card for Borussia Dortmund in the 119th minute of extra time
  • • The match featured 7 yellow cards, with Hertha BSC receiving 5 and Borussia Dortmund 2
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions, with notable changes including the introduction of C. Pulisic and G. Castro for Dortmund

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 38 R. Bürki (G)
  • 26 Ł. Piszczek (D)
  • 25 S. Papastathopoulos (D)
  • 29 M. Schmelzer (D)
  • 5 Bartra (D)
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
  • 37 E. Durm (D)
  • 33 J. Weigl (M)
  • 7 O. Dembélé (F)
  • 17 P. Aubameyang (F)
  • 11 M. Reus (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 C. Pulisic
  • 28 M. Ginter
  • 27 G. Castro
  • 21 A. Schürrle
  • 1 R. Weidenfeller
  • 23 S. Kagawa
  • 30 F. Passlack

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Jarstein (G)
  • 15 S. Langkamp (D)
  • 2 P. Pekarík (D)
  • 25 J. Brooks (D)
  • 5 N. Stark (D)
  • 34 M. Mittelstädt (D)
  • 3 P. Skjelbred (M)
  • 24 G. Haraguchi (M)
  • 6 V. Darida (M)
  • 19 V. Ibišević (F)
  • 8 S. Kalou (M)

Substitutes

  • 16 J. Schieber
  • 28 F. Lustenberger
  • 7 A. Esswein
  • 11 S. Allagui
  • 1 T. Kraft
  • 14 V. Stocker
  • 40 J. Torunarigha

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    13' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    John Brooks
  2. Hertha BSC
    27' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kalou · Assist: Niklas Stark
  3. Hertha BSC
    31' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    P. Pekarík
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    33' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weigl
  5. Hertha BSC
    34' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    P. Skjelbred
  6. Hertha BSC
    39' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Niklas Stark
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ł. Piszczek · On: C. Pulisic
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Schmelzer · On: Matthias Ginter
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    47' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Reus · Assist: C. Pulisic
  10. Hertha BSC
    52' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    V. Darida
  11. Hertha BSC
    60' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Ibišević · On: J. Schieber
  12. Hertha BSC
    62' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Maximilian Mittelstädt
  13. Borussia Dortmund
    77' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Guerreiro · On: G. Castro
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    78' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bartra
  15. Hertha BSC
    84' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Skjelbred · On: Fabian Lustenberger
  16. Borussia Dortmund
    90' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Reus · On: A. Schürrle
  17. Hertha BSC
    96' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Haraguchi · On: A. Esswein
  18. Borussia Dortmund
    108' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    G. Castro
  19. Hertha BSC
    118' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Schieber · On: S. Allagui
  20. Borussia Dortmund
    119' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    S. Papastathopoulos
  21. Borussia Dortmund
    119' Borussia Dortmund Card · Red Card
    S. Papastathopoulos

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund Hertha BSC
Fouls 18 17
Pass Accuracy 81% 61%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 816 373
Yellow Cards 5 6
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 7 3
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 662 228
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Kalou's goal in the 27th minute marked a crucial early lead for Hertha BSC, boosting their momentum and defensive resolve
  • ▸ M. Reus' equalizer in the 47th minute shifted the game back in favor of Borussia Dortmund, putting pressure on the Hertha defense