Match report

1. FC Köln Stuns Hertha BSC 3-1 in DFB Pokal Clash

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
1–3
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
Oct 25, 2017

In a shocking display of skill and determination, 1. FC Köln triumphed over Hertha BSC 3-1 in the DFB Pokal match, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience. Early goals from S. Zoller and Dominic Maroh set the tone for the match, while Clemens' addition sealed their victory. Despite a late consolation goal from Niklas Stark, Hertha BSC could not overturn the deficit.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Köln defeated Hertha BSC 3-1
  • • S. Zoller scored the first goal for 1. FC Köln in the 35th minute
  • • Dominic Maroh added the second goal in the 43rd minute
  • • Clemens scored the third goal for 1. FC Köln in the 64th minute
  • • Niklas Stark scored a consolation goal for Hertha BSC in the 69th minute
  • • S. Ozcan and O. Duda received yellow cards during the match

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Jarstein (G)
  • 2 P. Pekarík (D)
  • 21 M. Plattenhardt (D)
  • 4 K. Rekik (D)
  • 5 N. Stark (D)
  • 8 S. Kalou (M)
  • 3 P. Skjelbred (M)
  • 28 F. Lustenberger (M)
  • 23 M. Weiser (D)
  • 20 V. Lazaro (M)
  • 27 D. Selke (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 A. Maier
  • 10 O. Duda
  • 19 V. Ibišević
  • 1 T. Kraft
  • 7 A. Esswein
  • 24 G. Haraguchi
  • 25 J. Torunarigha

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 5 D. Maroh (D)
  • 4 F. Sørensen (D)
  • 3 D. Heintz (D)
  • 23 J. Horn (D)
  • 29 T. Handwerker (D)
  • 8 M. Jojić (M)
  • 21 L. Bittencourt (M)
  • 20 S. Özcan (M)
  • 11 S. Zoller (F)
  • 19 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 C. Clemens
  • 13 Y. Ōsako
  • 16 P. Olkowski
  • 18 T. Kessler
  • 22 Jorge Meré
  • 24 L. Klünter
  • 25 João Queirós

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    14' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ozcan
  2. 1. FC Köln
    35' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Zoller · Assist: S. Guirassy
  3. 1. FC Köln
    43' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    Dominic Maroh · Assist: M. Jojić
  4. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fabian Lustenberger · On: A. Maier
  5. 1. FC Köln
    57' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Bittencourt · On: C. Clemens
  6. Hertha BSC
    59' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Pekarík · On: O. Duda
  7. Hertha BSC
    59' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Kalou · On: V. Ibišević
  8. 1. FC Köln
    64' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Clemens
  9. Hertha BSC
    69' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    Niklas Stark
  10. 1. FC Köln
    77' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Handwerker · On: Y. Ōsako
  11. Hertha BSC
    85' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    O. Duda

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC 1. FC Köln
Fouls 15 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 76%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 520 407
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 409 308
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ 1. FC Köln took an early lead with goals by S. Zoller and Dominic Maroh in the first half, setting the tone for their dominant performance
  • ▸ Clemens' third goal in the 64th minute effectively ended Hertha BSC's hopes of a comeback despite a late consolation goal from Niklas Stark