Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Trade Global |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to MSV Duisburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Gil.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Gil.
0.00
0-0Hamburger SV kick off and get the first half underway!
3.08
0-0Thomas Raff hacks Steffen Pfeiffer from behind! The referee brings Thomas Raff to one side and gives him a warning! Steffen Pfeiffer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.07
Simon Hitzlsperger catches Philipp Schmid on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Schmid grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.46
0-0Christian Kauder makes a probing pass to Lennart Höfer. Lennart Höfer flicks a high ball forward to Paul Knapp who takes it down. Paul Knapp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
15.28
0-0Marc Welter makes an attacking run forward. Marc Welter lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
16.22
1-0Philipp Schmid flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Valdano. Roberto Carlos Valdano rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Thomas Wallner with no chance!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
20.38
Youssef Boukhari kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Schmid. Seeing a gap ahead, Philipp Schmid plays the ball forward to Roberto Carlos Valdano. Roberto Carlos Valdano knocks in a cross ball towards Kostyantyn Fomenko. Kostyantyn Fomenko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Thomas Wallner with no chance!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
24.18
Youssef Boukhari flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schmid. Philipp Schmid flicks a high pass forward. Gabi Petrescu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabi Petrescu lofts in a cross ball towards Kostyantyn Fomenko. Kostyantyn Fomenko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.06
Philipp Schmid flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Schramm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Schramm knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Valdano. Roberto Carlos Valdano directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
38.12
2-0Eric Poschner hacks Neil Hendry from behind! The referee calls over Eric Poschner and warns him to calm down! Neil Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.21
2-0Lennart Höfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hocine Kaabache.
42.54
Aristide Otokoré darts forward. Aristide Otokoré picks a pass forward to Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.33
Philipp Schmid knocks the ball forward to Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Schramm. Sebastian Schramm directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
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. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The MSV Duisburg players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
MSV Duisburg kick off and get the second half underway!
48.34
Neil Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Neil Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Schramm. Sebastian Schramm beats his man to it with a header but somehow Thomas Wallner manages to keep it out.
49.07
Lennart Höfer threads a neat ball through to Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guy Léonard who gathers it comfortably.
57.28
Simon Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward. Paul Knapp collects the pass. Paul Knapp plays a one-two with Kai Gerlach and advances towards the goal... Paul Knapp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Guy Léonard.
59.48
Philipp Schmid threads a neat ball through to Kostyantyn Fomenko. Kostyantyn Fomenko shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.43
Neil Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Valdano. Roberto Carlos Valdano makes a deft header but is denied by Thomas Wallner. Excellent save.
71.33
Hocine Kaabache flicks a high pass forward to Philipp Schmid who brings the ball under control. Philipp Schmid flicks a high pass forward to Kostyantyn Fomenko who brings the ball under control. Kostyantyn Fomenko shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
72.12
3-0Philipp Schmid flicks a high pass forward. Kostyantyn Fomenko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kostyantyn Fomenko puts a great ball through. Roberto Carlos Valdano runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.19
Marc Welter flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.14
Philipp Schmid comes in with a late challenge on Simon Hitzlsperger. Philipp Schmid is given a warning by the referee! Simon Hitzlsperger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.26
Steffen Pfeiffer takes it forward alone. Steffen Pfeiffer flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Carlos Valdano who takes it down. Roberto Carlos Valdano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Thomas Wallner easily smothers it!
84.13
Simon Völler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guy Léonard who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Eric Poschner flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Höfer who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Lennart Höfer plays the ball forward to Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
23.8%
45%
31.2%
Scorers
| Roberto Carlos Valdano 16 Kostyantyn Fomenko 20, 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kostyantyn Fomenko of Hamburger SV |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guy Léonard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hocine Kaabache (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Youssef Boukhari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steffen Pfeiffer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aristide Otokoré (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Philipp Schmid (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Roberto Carlos Valdano (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Gabi Petrescu (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Schramm (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kostyantyn Fomenko (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Fotis Kyriakidis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Henderson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robin Koroglu (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Thomas Wallner (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eric Poschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moritz Eberle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christian Kauder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Völler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lennart Höfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Simon Hitzlsperger (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Marc Welter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kai Gerlach (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Thomas Raff (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Paul Knapp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sebastian Nordwald (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Lange (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Vogel (DEF) | 0 | |