Match report

1. FC Köln Defeats Hertha BSC 2-1 in DFB Pokal Thriller

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
2–1
AET
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
Dec 4, 2024

1. FC Köln staged a remarkable comeback against Hertha BSC in the DFB Pokal, turning around a red card and early penalty deficit to secure a 2-1 victory. Despite going a man down early, the home side demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen, ultimately prevailing in extra time.

Key Facts

  • • Hertha BSC took an early lead through a penalty by I. Maza (12')
  • • 1. FC Köln's F. Niederlechner scored an own goal (30')
  • • Hertha BSC's Deyovaisio Zeefuik was sent off (25')
  • • 1. FC Köln's D. Ljubicic scored the winning penalty in extra time (120')

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwäbe (G)
  • 24 J. Pauli (D)
  • 4 T. Hübers (D)
  • 3 D. Heintz (D)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (M)
  • 6 E. Martel (M)
  • 8 D. Huseinbašić (M)
  • 35 M. Finkgräfe (M)
  • 7 D. Ljubičić (F)
  • 19 T. Lemperle (F)
  • 37 L. Maina (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 M. Olesen
  • 17 L. Paqarada
  • 9 L. Waldschmidt
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 42 D. Downs
  • 13 M. Uth
  • 38 E. Bakatukanda
  • 16 M. Obuz
  • 40 J. Urbig

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Ernst (G)
  • 16 J. Kenny (D)
  • 37 T. Leistner (D)
  • 31 M. Dárdai (D)
  • 42 D. Zeefuik (D)
  • 41 P. Klemens (M)
  • 8 K. Sessa (M)
  • 27 M. Cuisance (M)
  • 10 I. Maza (M)
  • 39 D. Scherhant (M)
  • 7 F. Niederlechner (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 D. Demme
  • 11 F. Reese
  • 24 J. Þorsteinsson
  • 26 G. Christensen
  • 5 A. Bouchalakis
  • 18 L. Schuler
  • 21 B. Lum
  • 43 T. Goller
  • 9 S. Prevljak

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    12' Hertha BSC Goal · Penalty
    I. Maza
  2. 1. FC Köln
    17' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Pauli · On: M. Olesen
  3. 1. FC Köln
    25' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    T. Hubers

    Argument

  4. Hertha BSC
    25' Hertha BSC Card · Red Card
    Deyovaisio Zeefuik

    Violent conduct

  5. 1. FC Köln
    28' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    D. Heintz

    Argument

  6. Hertha BSC
    29' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Sessa · On: D. Demme
  7. 1. FC Köln
    30' 1. FC Köln Goal · Own Goal
    F. Niederlechner
  8. 1. FC Köln
    59' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    T. Lemperle

    Argument

  9. 1. FC Köln
    64' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Finkgrafe · On: L. Paqarada
  10. 1. FC Köln
    64' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Huseinbasic · On: L. Waldschmidt
  11. Hertha BSC
    69' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Demme

    Foul

  12. Hertha BSC
    72' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Niederlechner · On: F. Reese
  13. 1. FC Köln
    80' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Thielmann · On: F. Kainz
  14. Hertha BSC
    86' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Maza · On: J. D. Thorsteinsson
  15. Hertha BSC
    90' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Cuisance · On: G. Christensen
  16. Hertha BSC
    90' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Dardai · On: A. Bouchalakis
  17. 1. FC Köln
    95' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Heintz · On: D. Downs
  18. 1. FC Köln
    120'+1 1. FC Köln Goal · Penalty
    D. Ljubicic
  19. Hertha BSC
    120' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bouchalakis

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln Hertha BSC
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 86% 77%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 28 8
Corners 11 6
Total Passes 700 460
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 10 3
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 14 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 605 355
Shots Inside Box 17 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 11 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card to Hertha BSC's Zeefuik (25') shifted the momentum in favor of 1. FC Köln, allowing them to press and control the game despite being down a goal
  • ▸ The equalizing own goal by F. Niederlechner (30') gave 1. FC Köln a vital psychological boost and set the stage for their comeback
  • ▸ 1. FC Köln's disciplined and determined play led to a decisive penalty in extra time (120'), scored by D. Ljubicic, sealing their victory