Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FC Kaiserslautern. 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 FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Klinsmann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Klinsmann.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
2.17
0-0Quavas Rogers sees space and advances. Quavas Rogers chips the ball to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.22
0-1With great vision, Moustapha El-Khalej plays the ball forward to Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos kicks a strong pass forward to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi whips in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.54
0-1Neil Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Schramm. Sebastian Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Valdano. Roberto Carlos Valdano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Ruel Davies.
11.17
0-1Neil Hendry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Duarte Santos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.26
0-1Duarte Santos makes a probing pass to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen shoots from 20 yards. Krunoslaw Gorgone gets down and covers it.
15.16
0-1Aristide Otokoré clumsily knocks into Franklin Nguyen. The referee calls over Aristide Otokoré and warns him to calm down! Franklin Nguyen stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.28
Neil Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Schramm. Sebastian Schramm lofts in a cross ball towards Kostyantyn Fomenko. Kostyantyn Fomenko outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Remi Renaud is on top of it.
22.54
0-1Duarte Santos knocks the ball forward to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi knocks the ball forward to Andy Matteo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.01
Steffen Pfeiffer makes a probing pass to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Carlos Valdano controls it well on his chest. Roberto Carlos Valdano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Davies.
33.34
Gary McNeill threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Schramm. Sebastian Schramm tries a spectacular long range effort but Remi Renaud is on top of it.
34.34
Neil Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu lofts in a cross ball towards Kostyantyn Fomenko. Kostyantyn Fomenko gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
39.34
Duarte Santos brings the ball forward. Duarte Santos whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi whips the ball goalwards with his head. Krunoslaw Gorgone comfortably punches it away to safety.
40.32
With vision, Pablo Cortez plays the ball forward to Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos makes a simple pass to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen makes a probing pass to Bernard Grendi but he's offside!
42.47
Lefteris Andriopoulos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lefteris Andriopoulos lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. With a superhuman jump, Marco Van Fessem connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Krunoslaw Gorgone manages to keep it out.
44.04
1-1Fotis Kyriakidis sees space and advances. Fotis Kyriakidis flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Carlos Valdano and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gabi Petrescu takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Neil Hendry advances with the ball. Neil Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamburger SV appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Kaiserslautern players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hamburger SV kick off!
48.03
Duarte Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
49.33
Duarte Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Krunoslaw Gorgone easily gets down and covers it.
55.58
Duarte Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo flicks the ball with his head but Krunoslaw Gorgone is on top of his game. Good keeping!
57.33
Steffen Pfeiffer clumsily knocks into Andy Matteo. The referee brings Steffen Pfeiffer to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Matteo runs off the knock.
59.04
2-1Lefteris Andriopoulos catches Neil Hendry on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Hendry runs off the knock.
61.01
Moustapha El-Khalej hacks Neil Hendry from behind! The referee brings Moustapha El-Khalej to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Hendry runs off the knock.
66.52
2-1Neil Hendry barges into Duarte Santos. The referee brings Neil Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Duarte Santos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.19
Moustapha El-Khalej flicks a high ball forward to Lefteris Andriopoulos who takes it down. Lefteris Andriopoulos kicks a strong pass forward to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
73.52
Duarte Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem whips in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Krunoslaw Gorgone gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
78.33
Neil Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Remi Renaud. Excellent save.
79.05
Gary McNeill clumsily knocks into Lefteris Andriopoulos. Gary McNeill is shown the yellow card! Lefteris Andriopoulos runs off the knock.
81.58
Neil Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Carlos Valdano. Roberto Carlos Valdano whips in a cross ball towards Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
84.56
Steffen Pfeiffer clumsily knocks into Franklin Nguyen. Steffen Pfeiffer is given another warning by the referee! Franklin Nguyen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.01
Lefteris Andriopoulos hits a low pass to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Bernard Grendi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
9
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
27.8%
46.8%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bernard Grendi of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Krunoslaw Gorgone (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Hocine Kaabache (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steffen Pfeiffer (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Fotis Kyriakidis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aristide Otokoré (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Gary McNeill (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Roberto Carlos Valdano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabi Petrescu (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Sebastian Schramm (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kostyantyn Fomenko (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Paul Meidt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Philipp Schmid (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robin Koroglu (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Remi Renaud (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Moustapha El-Khalej (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruel Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Quavas Rogers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pablo Cortez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lefteris Andriopoulos (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Duarte Santos (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Andy Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Franklin Nguyen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Bernard Grendi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marco Van Fessem (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ger Laros (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Christian Addo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Niclas Partin (ATT) | 0 | |