Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 9,102 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Diakite.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hamburger SV kick off!
2.11
Julian Erler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Hanssen. Matthias Hanssen makes a probing pass to Jan Schöll. Jan Schöll shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.31
Samir Ahrens sees a break and surges forward. Samir Ahrens finds some space and shoots from distance but Markus Höfer is on top of it.
4.47
Samir Ahrens makes a probing pass to Jan Schöll. Jan Schöll shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.59
Matthias Hanssen hits a low pass to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
20.55
Julian Erler passes the ball forward to Samir Ahrens. Showing composure, Samir Ahrens laces a through ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.21
Liam Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Schöll. Jan Schöll finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Markus Höfer manages to keep it out.
24.31
Liam Le Saux hits a low pass to Jan Schöll. Jan Schöll kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Schrader but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.17
Marc Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Bräutigam holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Bräutigam hits a low pass to Jan Rummenigge. Some awkward footwork from Jan Rummenigge provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.52
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.41
Marc Helmer plays the ball forward to Pascal Diakite. Pascal Diakite shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
42.18
Matthias Hanssen flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Schrader collects the pass. Philipp Schrader knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Kauder.
44.30
Moritz Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Diakite. Pascal Diakite shoots from 25 yards but somehow Albrecht Frieser manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamburger SV appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Jacob Drake flicks a high ball forward to Leon Nordwald who takes it down. Leon Nordwald chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Bräutigam. Oliver Bräutigam plays a quick one-two with Jan Rummenigge and rushes in on goal... Oliver Bräutigam makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
49.06
Alexander Zimmermann flicks a high ball forward to Samir Ahrens who takes it down. Samir Ahrens takes it forward alone. Samir Ahrens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Völler.
54.20
Hannes Jentsch flicks a high pass forward. Samir Ahrens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Ahrens flicks a high ball forward to Jan Schöll who takes it down. Jan Schöll cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Jan Schöll provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
57.32
Leon Nordwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Rummenigge. Jan Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.10
Dietmar Birnbaum catches Pascal Diakite on the ankles. The referee brings Dietmar Birnbaum to one side and gives him a warning! Pascal Diakite stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.19
Liam Le Saux threads a neat ball through to Jan Schöll. Jan Schöll makes a probing pass to Philipp Schrader but he's offside!
69.32
Samir Ahrens knocks the ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
79.53
With a delightful solo run, Hauke Bierhoff stretches the opposition's defence. Hauke Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Diakite. Pascal Diakite powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
25.7%
51.4%
22.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samir Ahrens of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings