Match Report
Chemie Leipzig, 13th with 40 points, sat 26 points above Hertha Zehlendorf (18th, 14). Chemie Leipzig had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 2nd in the league over the last five rounds against 13th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.26/1.44 for Chemie Leipzig and 0.88/2.32 for Hertha Zehlendorf (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.5.
Chemie Leipzig arrived on a run of three straight wins. Seven consecutive defeats weighed on Hertha Zehlendorf. Chemie Leipzig had banked 10 of the last 15 points on offer; Hertha Zehlendorf, 0.
Alfred-Kunze-Sportpark, capacity 4,999, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Chemie Leipzig led 2-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 4-2.
Goal scorers
Chemie Leipzig: Stanley Ratifo (30'), Kay Seidemann (31'), Julius Hoffmann (85'), Julius Hoffmann (89') · Hertha Zehlendorf: Noah Jones (49'), Diren Mehmet Günay (50')
Key stats
Possession: Chemie Leipzig 57% · Hertha Zehlendorf 43% · Total shots: 4-4 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 0-4