Match report
FC Schalke 04 Defeats Hertha BSC 3-2 in DFB Pokal Thriller
FC Schalke 04
3–2
AET
Hertha BSC
Feb 4, 2020
In a thrilling encounter at the Veltins-Arena, FC Schalke 04 staged a remarkable comeback, defeating Hertha BSC 3-2 in the DFB Pokal. Hertha BSC took an early two-goal lead, but Schalke rallied to secure a win, with key goals from D. Caligiuri and A. Harit. Hertha's frustration was compounded by a red card in the second half, which solidified Schalke's victory.
Key Facts
- • FC Schalke 04 defeated Hertha BSC 3-2 in the DFB Pokal
- • Hertha BSC took a two-goal lead through goals by P. Köpke (12') and K. Piątek (39')
- • D. Caligiuri (76'), A. Harit (82'), and B. Raman (115') scored for FC Schalke 04
- • J. Torunarigha of Hertha BSC was sent off with a red card in the 100th minute of the match
Lineups
FC Schalke 04
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 35 A. Nübel (G)
- 24 B. Oczipka (D)
- 5 M. Nastasić (D)
- 21 J. Todibo (D)
- 18 D. Caligiuri (D)
- 11 M. Gregoritsch (F)
- 6 Omar Mascarell (M)
- 28 A. Schöpf (M)
- 25 A. Harit (M)
- 16 N. Boujellab (M)
- 15 A. Kutucu (F)
Substitutes
- 4 O. Kabak
- 2 W. McKennie
- 9 B. Raman
- 3 Juan Miranda
- 37 M. Mercan
- 34 M. Langer
- 31 T. Becker
- 14 R. Matondo
- 19 G. Burgstaller
Hertha BSC
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 22 R. Jarstein (G)
- 21 M. Plattenhardt (M)
- 20 D. Boyata (D)
- 5 N. Stark (D)
- 25 J. Torunarigha (D)
- 3 P. Skjelbred (M)
- 18 S. Ascacíbar (M)
- 23 A. Maier (M)
- 14 P. Köpke (F)
- 30 M. Wolf (M)
- 7 K. Piątek (F)
Substitutes
- 17 M. Mittelstädt
- 28 D. Lukébakio
- 13 L. Klünter
- 16 J. Dilrosun
- 9 A. Esswein
- 2 P. Pekarík
- 19 V. Ibišević
- 12 D. Smarsch
- 15 M. Grujić
Timeline
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12' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal GoalP. Köpke · Assist: M. Wolf -
39' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal GoalK. Piątek · Assist: P. Köpke -
46' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Todibo · On: O. Kabak -
60' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Boujellab · On: W. McKennie -
60' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Kutucu · On: B. Raman -
64' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardA. Harit -
69' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1Off: Marvin Plattenhardt · On: Maximilian Mittelstädt -
76' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalD. Caligiuri -
77' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Köpke · On: D. Lukebakio -
80' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardB. Raman -
82' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalA. Harit · Assist: D. Caligiuri -
85' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow CardJ. Torunarigha -
90'+1 Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Wolf · On: L. Klunter -
90' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Caligiuri · On: J. Miranda -
100' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow CardJ. Torunarigha -
100' Hertha BSC Card · Red CardJ. Torunarigha -
103' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow CardP. Skjelbred -
105' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardJ. Miranda -
105' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Maier · On: J. Dilrosun -
111' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardB. Oczipka -
115' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalB. Raman · Assist: J. Miranda
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Schalke 04 | Hertha BSC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 74% |
| Offsides | 9 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corners | 5 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 599 | 489 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 7 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 490 | 363 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Hertha BSC led 2-0 at halftime, but FC Schalke 04 responded with a goal from D. Caligiuri in the 76th minute
- ▸ A. Harit's equalizer in the 82nd minute shifted momentum in favor of FC Schalke 04, and B. Raman's late goal sealed the win in the 115th minute