Match report

Ostersunds FK Stuns Hertha BSC 1–0 in Europa League

Ostersunds FK
Ostersunds FK
1–0
FT
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
Sep 28, 2017

Ostersunds FK stunned the visiting Hertha BSC in the UEFA Europa League with a 1–0 victory, thanks to Brwa Nouri's penalty goal in the 22nd minute. Despite Hertha BSC's efforts and multiple substitutions, Ostersunds FK's defensive strategy proved impenetrable, securing a significant win for the Swedish side in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Ostersunds FK 1–0 Hertha BSC
  • • Brwa Nouri scored the only goal from a penalty in the 22nd minute
  • • Ostersunds FK made three substitutions: Gabriel Somi, R. Mukiibi, and L. Fritzson
  • • Hertha BSC made three substitutions: S. Langkamp, A. Esswein, and V. Lazaro
  • • Two yellow cards were issued to Hertha BSC players: V. Ibišević and O. Duda
  • • Fouad Bachirou of Ostersunds FK also received a yellow card

Lineups

Ostersunds FK

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Keita (G)
  • 2 T. Pettersson (D)
  • 4 S. Papagiannopoulos (D)
  • 24 R. Mukiibi (D)
  • 20 Gabriel Somi (D)
  • 22 Brwa Nouri (M)
  • 21 F. Bachirou (M)
  • 12 K. Sema (M)
  • 17 C. Edwards (M)
  • 93 S. Ghoddos (F)
  • 9 A. Gero (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 D. Widgren
  • 23 S. Mensah
  • 13 L. Fritzson
  • 11 J. Bertilsson
  • 15 T. Björkström
  • 8 J. Hopcutt
  • 18 A. Andersson

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kraft (G)
  • 15 S. Langkamp (D)
  • 2 P. Pekarík (D)
  • 5 N. Stark (D)
  • 25 J. Torunarigha (D)
  • 3 P. Skjelbred (M)
  • 28 F. Lustenberger (M)
  • 7 A. Esswein (M)
  • 23 M. Weiser (D)
  • 20 V. Lazaro (M)
  • 19 V. Ibišević (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 V. Darida
  • 10 O. Duda
  • 14 V. Stocker
  • 17 M. Mittelstädt
  • 31 D. Smarsch
  • 8 S. Kalou
  • 24 G. Haraguchi

Timeline

  1. Ostersunds FK
    22' Ostersunds FK Goal · Penalty
    Brwa Nouri
  2. Ostersunds FK
    56' Ostersunds FK subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel Somi · On: D. Widgren
  3. Hertha BSC
    62' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Langkamp · On: V. Darida
  4. Hertha BSC
    64' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    V. Ibišević
  5. Hertha BSC
    65' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Esswein · On: O. Duda
  6. Ostersunds FK
    66' Ostersunds FK Card · Yellow Card
    Fouad Bachirou
  7. Ostersunds FK
    76' Ostersunds FK subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Mukiibi · On: S. Mensah
  8. Hertha BSC
    78' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Lazaro · On: V. Stocker
  9. Hertha BSC
    80' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    O. Duda
  10. Ostersunds FK
    88' Ostersunds FK subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Brwa Nouri · On: L. Fritzson

Match Stats

Stat Ostersunds FK Hertha BSC
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 77% 87%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 22
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 339 652
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 9
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 261 565
Shots Inside Box 8 14
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the match came in the 22nd minute when Brwa Nouri converted a penalty, giving Ostersunds FK the lead
  • ▸ Hertha BSC's multiple substitutions in the second half failed to break the deadlock, and Ostersunds FK's solid defense held strong