Match report

Hertha BSC Defeats FSV Mainz 05 3–0 in DFB Pokal

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
3–0
FT
FSV Mainz 05
FSV Mainz 05
Nov 1, 2023

Hertha BSC stunned visitors FSV Mainz 05 with a clean sweep of three goals to nil in their DFB Pokal match. The victory was marked by crucial penalties scored by F. Reese and H. Tabakovic, along with an additional goal from Tabakovic.

Key Facts

  • • Hertha BSC defeated FSV Mainz 05 3-0 in the DFB Pokal.
  • • F. Reese scored a penalty at minute 48 (+3).
  • • H. Tabakovic scored two goals, one from a penalty at minute 50 and another at minute 61 with an assist from Jonjoe Kenny.
  • • FSV Mainz 05 made multiple substitutions but could not turn the tide.

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 T. Ernst (G)
  • 16 J. Kenny (D)
  • 37 T. Leistner (D)
  • 20 M. Kempf (D)
  • 34 D. Zeefuik (D)
  • 41 P. Klemens (M)
  • 31 M. Dárdai (M)
  • 22 M. Winkler (M)
  • 7 F. Niederlechner (M)
  • 11 F. Reese (M)
  • 25 H. Tabaković (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 A. Bouchalakis
  • 39 D. Scherhant
  • 26 G. Christensen
  • 44 L. Gechter
  • 8 B. Hussein
  • 33 R. Kwasigroch
  • 9 S. Prevljak
  • 6 M. Karbownik
  • 2 P. Pekarík

FSV Mainz 05

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 27 R. Zentner (G)
  • 20 E. Fernandes (D)
  • 23 J. Guilavogui (D)
  • 5 M. Leitsch (D)
  • 19 A. Caci (D)
  • 4 A. Barkok (M)
  • 14 T. Krauß (M)
  • 8 L. Barreiro (M)
  • 7 Lee Jae-Sung (M)
  • 43 B. Gruda (F)
  • 9 K. Onisiwo (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 L. Ajorque
  • 3 S. van den Berg
  • 10 M. Richter
  • 21 D. da Costa
  • 31 D. Kohr
  • 24 M. Papela
  • 33 D. Batz
  • 30 S. Widmer
  • 45 D. Mamutovic

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    45'+3 Hertha BSC Goal · Penalty
    F. Reese
  2. Hertha BSC
    50' Hertha BSC Goal · Penalty
    H. Tabakovic
  3. FSV Mainz 05
    58' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Aymen Barkok · On: Ludovic Ajorque
  4. FSV Mainz 05
    58' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Leitsch · On: Sepp van den Berg
  5. FSV Mainz 05
    59' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: M. Richter
  6. Hertha BSC
    61' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Tabakovic · Assist: Jonjoe Kenny
  7. FSV Mainz 05
    70' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Fernandes · On: Danny da Costa
  8. FSV Mainz 05
    70' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Barreiro · On: Dominik Kohr
  9. Hertha BSC
    75' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Dardai · On: A. Bouchalakis
  10. Hertha BSC
    75' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Niederlechner · On: D. Scherhant
  11. Hertha BSC
    78' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Deyovaisio Zeefuik

    Foul

  12. Hertha BSC
    87' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Winkler · On: G. Christensen
  13. Hertha BSC
    90'+1 Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Klemens · On: Linus Gechter
  14. FSV Mainz 05
    90'+3 FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card
    Ludovic Ajorque

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC FSV Mainz 05
Fouls 9 17
Pass Accuracy 74% 80%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 395 523
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 293 419
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hertha BSC's early penalties (48'+3 and 50') set a strong momentum, providing an insurmountable lead over FSV Mainz 05.
  • ▸ The additional goal by H. Tabakovic in the 61st minute solidified Hertha BSC’s dominance and effectively ended any hopes of a comeback for Mainz.