Match report

Hertha BSC Defeated by 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1-3 (DFB Pokal)

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
1–3
FT
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Jan 31, 2024

Hertha BSC struggled to find their rhythm in the DFB Pokal clash against 1. FC Kaiserslautern, ultimately falling short by a score of 1–3. Despite a late goal from F. Reese, Hertha could not overcome an early deficit set by J. Elvedi and R. Tachie's first-half goals for Kaiserslautern.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Kaiserslautern led early through a goal from J. Elvedi in the 5th minute, assisted by T. Puchacz.
  • • R. Tachie extended their lead with another goal for Kaiserslautern at the 38th minute, assisted by M. Ritter.
  • • F. Kaloc scored in the 69th minute to make it 3-0 before F. Reese pulled one back for Hertha BSC in injury time (91st minute).
  • • Hertha BSC had two yellow cards, with H. Tabakovic and Aymen Barkok both cautioned.

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Gersbeck (G)
  • 37 T. Leistner (D)
  • 20 M. Kempf (D)
  • 31 M. Dárdai (D)
  • 16 J. Kenny (M)
  • 34 D. Zeefuik (M)
  • 18 A. Barkok (M)
  • 6 M. Karbownik (M)
  • 7 F. Niederlechner (F)
  • 39 D. Scherhant (F)
  • 25 H. Tabaković (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 F. Reese
  • 5 A. Bouchalakis
  • 9 S. Prevljak
  • 26 G. Christensen
  • 47 T. Rölke
  • 27 P. Dárdai
  • 12 T. Ernst
  • 17 N. El-Jindaoui
  • 2 P. Pekarík

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 18 J. Krahl (G)
  • 33 J. Elvedi (D)
  • 2 B. Tomiak (D)
  • 6 A. Touré (D)
  • 27 F. Ronstadt (M)
  • 26 F. Kaloč (M)
  • 16 J. Niehues (M)
  • 15 T. Puchacz (M)
  • 7 M. Ritter (F)
  • 29 R. Tachie (F)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Zimmer
  • 25 F. Stojilković
  • 17 A. Opoku
  • 40 D. Abiama
  • 24 B. Simakala
  • 20 T. Raschl
  • 14 N. Soldo
  • 30 A. Spahić
  • 11 K. Redondo

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    5' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Elvedi · Assist: T. Puchacz
  2. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    20' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    R. Tachie

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    38' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Tachie · Assist: M. Ritter
  4. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Dardai · On: F. Reese
  5. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Deyovaisio Zeefuik · On: A. Bouchalakis
  6. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    49' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ronstadt · On: J. Zimmer
  7. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    63' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ritter · On: A. Opoku
  8. Hertha BSC
    63' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Scherhant · On: G. Christensen
  9. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    63' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Tachie · On: F. Stojilkovic
  10. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    69' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kaloc
  11. Hertha BSC
    74' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    H. Tabakovic

    Foul

  12. Hertha BSC
    78' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Aymen Barkok

    Foul

  13. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    85' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Ache · On: D. Abiama
  14. Hertha BSC
    90'+1 Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Reese

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 80% 56%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 13
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 588 262
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 7 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 5
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 468 147
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 9 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Elvedi in the 5th minute set a solid foundation for Kaiserslautern's victory, as it provided confidence to their attack.
  • ▸ R. Tachie's second goal at the 38th minute effectively secured Kaiserslautern’s lead, making it difficult for Hertha BSC to mount any significant comeback.