Match report

Union Berlin Triumphs 3-2 Over Hertha BSC in DFB Pokal

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
2–3
FT
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Jan 19, 2022

Union Berlin edged out Hertha BSC in a thrilling DFB Pokal encounter, thanks to A. Voglsammer's early goal, an own goal by Niklas Stark, and a late strike from R. Knoche. Hertha BSC showed resilience with goals from Rani Khedira and S. Serdar, but Union Berlin held on to advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Union Berlin's A. Voglsammer opened the scoring in the 11th minute with an assist from M. Kruse.
  • • Hertha BSC's Niklas Stark scored an own goal in the 50th minute.
  • • Rani Khedira of Hertha BSC scored an own goal in the 54th minute.
  • • Union Berlin's R. Knoche added a third in the 55th minute with an assist from B. Oczipka.
  • • S. Serdar of Hertha BSC found the back of the net in the 90th minute to make it 2-3.

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Schwolow (G)
  • 4 D. Boyata (D)
  • 5 N. Stark (D)
  • 13 L. Klünter (D)
  • 17 M. Mittelstädt (D)
  • 6 V. Darida (M)
  • 8 S. Serdar (M)
  • 29 L. Tousart (M)
  • 18 S. Ascacíbar (M)
  • 14 I. Belfodil (F)
  • 23 M. Richter (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Maolida
  • 2 P. Pekarík
  • 44 L. Gechter
  • 27 K. Boateng
  • 7 D. Selke
  • 32 O. Christensen
  • 31 M. Dárdai
  • 10 J. Ekkelenkamp
  • 21 M. Plattenhardt

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Luthe (G)
  • 20 B. Oczipka (M)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 33 D. Heintz (D)
  • 25 T. Baumgartl (D)
  • 6 J. Ryerson (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 7 L. Öztunali (M)
  • 21 G. Prömel (M)
  • 10 M. Kruse (F)
  • 9 A. Voglsammer (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 K. Behrens
  • 24 G. Haraguchi
  • 28 C. Trimmel
  • 27 S. Becker
  • 3 P. Jaeckel
  • 19 F. Rønnow
  • 23 N. Gießelmann
  • 18 K. Endo
  • 30 K. Möhwald

Timeline

  1. Union Berlin
    11' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Voglsammer · Assist: M. Kruse
  2. Hertha BSC
    15' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    S. Serdar

    Foul

  3. Union Berlin
    34' Union Berlin Var · Penalty cancelled
    A. Voglsammer
  4. Union Berlin
    43' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    L. Öztunali

    Foul

  5. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Richter · On: M. Maolida
  6. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Klunter · On: P. Pekarík
  7. Union Berlin
    50' Union Berlin Goal · Own Goal
    Niklas Stark
  8. Hertha BSC
    54' Hertha BSC Goal · Own Goal
    Rani Khedira
  9. Union Berlin
    55' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Knoche · Assist: B. Oczipka
  10. Hertha BSC
    58' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Niklas Stark · On: Linus Gechter
  11. Union Berlin
    64' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Voglsammer · On: K. Behrens
  12. Union Berlin
    64' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Öztunali · On: G. Haraguchi
  13. Union Berlin
    71' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ryerson · On: Christopher Trimmel
  14. Union Berlin
    71' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Kruse · On: S. Becker
  15. Hertha BSC
    75' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Ascacíbar · On: K. Boateng
  16. Hertha BSC
    87' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Darida · On: D. Selke
  17. Union Berlin
    89' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Heintz · On: Paul Jaeckel
  18. Hertha BSC
    90'+5 Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Serdar

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC Union Berlin
Fouls 11 18
Pass Accuracy 84% 68%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 11
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 639 317
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 2 5
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes 535 215
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Union Berlin took the lead early with A. Voglsammer's goal, setting the tone for a strong first half.
  • ▸ The game turned in Union Berlin's favor when Hertha BSC conceded two own goals within five minutes, giving Union Berlin a commanding 3-0 lead.
  • ▸ Hertha BSC fought back with a goal from S. Serdar in injury time, but Union Berlin held on to secure the victory.