Match report

Hertha BSC 3-3 Hamburger SV: DFB Pokal Thriller Ends in Stalemate

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
3–3
PEN
Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Dec 6, 2023

Hertha BSC and Hamburger SV engaged in a thrilling DFB Pokal match, ending in a 3-3 draw. Despite early leads by Hertha BSC through F. Reese, Hamburger SV fought back with goals from I. Pherai and L. Bénes to take a halftime lead. Hertha BSC equalized late in the game with another goal from F. Reese and a crucial finish by Jonjoe Kenny. The match was filled with momentum shifts and key substitutions, resulting in a memorable encounter that ended in a deadlock.

Key Facts

  • • Hertha BSC 3-3 Hamburger SV
  • • Goals: F. Reese (2) for Hertha BSC, I. Pherai, L. Bénes, R. Königsdorffer for Hamburger SV
  • • Yellow cards: M. Karbownik, D. Scherhant, F. Niederlechner, Jonjoe Kenny for Hertha BSC; I. Pherai, B. Jatta, J. Meffert for Hamburger SV
  • • Substitutions: Multiple changes from both teams, including F. Niederlechner off and N. El-Jindaoui on for Hertha BSC

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 T. Ernst (G)
  • 16 J. Kenny (D)
  • 44 L. Gechter (D)
  • 31 M. Dárdai (D)
  • 6 M. Karbownik (D)
  • 34 D. Zeefuik (M)
  • 41 P. Klemens (M)
  • 7 F. Niederlechner (M)
  • 39 D. Scherhant (F)
  • 25 H. Tabaković (F)
  • 11 F. Reese (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 T. Leistner
  • 26 G. Christensen
  • 9 S. Prevljak
  • 8 B. Hussein
  • 17 N. El-Jindaoui
  • 20 M. Kempf
  • 35 M. Gersbeck
  • 5 A. Bouchalakis
  • 47 T. Rölke

Hamburger SV

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 19 M. Raab (G)
  • 2 W. Mikelbrencis (D)
  • 5 D. Hadžikadunić (D)
  • 4 S. Schonlau (D)
  • 28 M. Muheim (D)
  • 10 I. Pherai (M)
  • 23 J. Meffert (M)
  • 8 L. Bénes (M)
  • 18 B. Jatta (F)
  • 20 A. Németh (F)
  • 21 L. Öztunalı (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Guilherme Ramos
  • 9 R. Glatzel
  • 11 R. Königsdörffer
  • 46 E. Krahn
  • 47 N. Oliveira
  • 1 Daniel Heuer Fernandes
  • 6 Ł. Poręba
  • 35 S. Ambrosius
  • 3 M. Heyer

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    21' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Reese
  2. Hertha BSC
    23' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Linus Gechter · On: Toni Leistner
  3. Hamburger SV
    24' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    I. Pherai

    Foul

  4. Hertha BSC
    26' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    M. Karbownik

    Time wasting

  5. Hamburger SV
    31' Hamburger SV Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Pherai · Assist: L. Bénes
  6. Hamburger SV
    40' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    B. Jatta

    Foul

  7. Hamburger SV
    43' Hamburger SV Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Bénes
  8. Hertha BSC
    45'+2 Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Scherhant

    Argument

  9. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Scherhant · On: G. Christensen
  10. Hertha BSC
    60' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    F. Niederlechner

    Argument

  11. Hertha BSC
    61' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Tabakovic · On: S. Prevljak
  12. Hertha BSC
    61' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Deyovaisio Zeefuik · On: B. Hussein
  13. Hamburger SV
    61' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sebastian Schonlau · On: Guilherme Ramos
  14. Hamburger SV
    72' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Németh · On: R. Glatzel
  15. Hamburger SV
    72' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Jatta · On: R. Konigsdorffer
  16. Hertha BSC
    80' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Niederlechner · On: N. El-Jindaoui
  17. Hamburger SV
    90'+1 Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    J. Meffert

    Foul

  18. Hertha BSC
    90' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Reese · Assist: M. Dardai
  19. Hamburger SV
    97' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Pherai · On: E. Krahn
  20. Hamburger SV
    98' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Mikelbrencis · On: N. Oliveira
  21. Hamburger SV
    102' Hamburger SV Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Konigsdorffer · Assist: R. Glatzel
  22. Hertha BSC
    107' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Jonjoe Kenny

    Foul

  23. Hamburger SV
    120'+8 Hamburger SV Goal · Missed Penalty
    R. Konigsdorffer

    Penalty Shootout

  24. Hertha BSC
    120'+9 Hertha BSC Goal · Penalty
    F. Reese

    Penalty Shootout

  25. Hertha BSC
    120' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonjoe Kenny · Assist: F. Reese

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC Hamburger SV
Fouls 18 15
Pass Accuracy 83% 83%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 17
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 572 606
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 9 5
Shots on Target 5 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 474 502
Shots Inside Box 15 15
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Reese's early goal gave Hertha BSC an early lead, but Hamburger SV quickly equalized and took the lead with goals from I. Pherai and L. Bénes
  • ▸ Hertha BSC's late comeback with goals from F. Reese and Jonjoe Kenny brought them back level, showcasing the match's dramatic momentum shifts
  • ▸ The match saw multiple substitutions that impacted the game's flow and the teams' strategies, particularly in the second half