Match report

Hertha BSC 0-0 SC Freiburg: DFB Pokal Match Ends in Draw

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
0–0
PEN
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Feb 10, 2026

Hertha BSC held off a spirited challenge from SC Freiburg, resulting in a goalless draw at the DFB Pokal venue. Despite several opportunities for both sides, neither team could break through. Key highlights included a VAR intervention that cancelled a potential goal by F. Reese and multiple tactical substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Match Result: Hertha BSC 0-0 SC Freiburg (DFB Pokal)
  • • F. Reese's goal for Hertha BSC was cancelled due to VAR at the 10th minute.
  • • V. Grifo received a yellow card at the 70th minute for SC Freiburg, marking a tense moment in the game.
  • • D. Kownacki and M. Winkler were substituted into the match for Hertha BSC at the 80th minute.

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Ernst (G)
  • 44 L. Gechter (D)
  • 37 T. Leistner (D)
  • 31 M. Dardai (D)
  • 2 J. Eitschberger (M)
  • 10 M. Cuisance (M)
  • 30 P. Seguin (M)
  • 33 M. Karbownik (M)
  • 11 F. Reese (F)
  • 22 M. Winkler (F)
  • 9 D. Kownacki (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 M. Gersbeck
  • 25 J. Brooks
  • 41 P. Klemens
  • 28 J. Dudziak
  • 8 K. Sessa
  • 5 L. Jensen
  • 18 L. Schuler
  • 17 S. Gronning
  • 7 J. Brekalo

SC Freiburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 F. Muller (G)
  • 29 P. Treu (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 37 M. Rosenfelder (D)
  • 33 J. Makengo (D)
  • 8 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 6 P. Osterhage (M)
  • 19 J. Beste (M)
  • 14 Y. Suzuki (M)
  • 7 D. Scherhant (M)
  • 31 I. Matanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Atubolu
  • 30 C. Gunter
  • 5 A. Jung
  • 43 B. Ogbus
  • 27 N. Hofler
  • 44 J. Manzambi
  • 22 C. Irie
  • 9 L. Holer
  • 32 V. Grifo

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    10' Hertha BSC Var · Goal cancelled
    F. Reese
  2. SC Freiburg
    63' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Scherhant · On: V. Grifo
  3. SC Freiburg
    70' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    V. Grifo

    Foul

  4. SC Freiburg
    78' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordy Makengo · On: C. Gunter
  5. SC Freiburg
    78' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Osterhage · On: J. Manzambi
  6. Hertha BSC
    80' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Kownacki · On: L. Schuler
  7. Hertha BSC
    80' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Winkler · On: J. Brekalo
  8. Hertha BSC
    90'+3 Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Toni Leistner

    Foul

  9. SC Freiburg
    96' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Suzuki
  10. Hertha BSC
    99' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Toni Leistner · On: J. Dudziak
  11. Hertha BSC
    104' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Reese · Assist: P. Seguin
  12. Hertha BSC
    105'+2 Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    P. Seguin

    Foul

  13. SC Freiburg
    113' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Matanovic · On: L. Holer
  14. Hertha BSC
    116' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Eitschberger · On: P. Klemens
  15. SC Freiburg
    116' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Beste · On: C. Irie
  16. Hertha BSC
    119' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schuler

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC SC Freiburg
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 82%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 18
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 563 524
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 4 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 444 431
Shots Inside Box 8 13
Saves 7 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The cancellation of F. Reese's goal by VAR in the early stages of the game changed momentum, affecting both teams' tactical decisions.
  • ▸ V. Grifo's yellow card for SC Freiburg at the 70th minute disrupted their rhythm and potentially altered the dynamic of the match.