Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 19,803 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Demetrio Matzuzzi.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 kick off!
2.39
With great vision, Fotis Kyriakidis plays the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill makes a simple pass to Roberto Carlos Valdano. Roberto Carlos Valdano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
6.50
Alejandro Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.57
With great vision, Gary McNeill plays the ball forward to Sebastian Schramm. Sebastian Schramm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.45
Gary McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu plays a one-two with Roberto Carlos Valdano and advances towards the goal... Gabi Petrescu muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Vincenzo Seibert had no chance!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
12.54
Sebastian Schramm clumsily knocks into Thomas Bartsch. The referee calls over Sebastian Schramm and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Bartsch hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.48
Steffen Pfeiffer sees space and advances. Steffen Pfeiffer sees a break and surges forward. Steffen Pfeiffer lofts in a cross ball towards Kostyantyn Fomenko. Kostyantyn Fomenko outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Vincenzo Seibert.
18.53
Steffen Pfeiffer threads a neat ball through to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Gabi Petrescu who brings the ball under control. Gabi Petrescu finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
20.41
Neil Hendry hacks Malte Brückner from behind! Neil Hendry is warned by the referee! Malte Brückner runs off the knock.
22.47
Gary McNeill sees Kostyantyn Fomenko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kostyantyn Fomenko finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
30.37
Malte Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Alec Bremner collects the pass. Alec Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Krunoslaw Gorgone manages to gather it comfortably.
32.02
Eric Jentsch threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
33.24
Florent Ursule comes in with a late challenge on Kostyantyn Fomenko. The referee calls over Florent Ursule and shows him a yellow card! Kostyantyn Fomenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.57
Alejandro Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Alec Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Krunoslaw Gorgone who gathers it comfortably.
36.37
Gary McNeill makes a simple pass to Roberto Carlos Valdano. Roberto Carlos Valdano shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
39.15
Jonas Bräutigam hacks Gary McNeill from behind! Jonas Bräutigam is shown the yellow card! Gary McNeill runs off the knock.
42.51
Steffen Pfeiffer laces a through ball forward to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Schramm. Sebastian Schramm threads the ball through into the box. Roberto Carlos Valdano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamburger SV appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 have changed their lineup with Thomas Jahn replacing Jonas Bräutigam. The FC Schalke 04 players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hamburger SV kick off!
47.27
Fotis Kyriakidis chips the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu threads the ball through into the box. Some awkward footwork from Sebastian Schramm provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
51.21
Neil Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu tries a spectacular long range effort. Vincenzo Seibert gets down and covers it.
57.11
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Schramm controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Schramm lofts in a cross ball towards Kostyantyn Fomenko. Kostyantyn Fomenko flicks the ball with his head but Vincenzo Seibert is on top of it.
61.15
Neil Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu lofts in a cross ball towards Kostyantyn Fomenko. With a superhuman jump, Kostyantyn Fomenko connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.49
Neil Hendry clumsily knocks into Malte Brückner. Neil Hendry is shown the yellow card! Malte Brückner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.51
Alejandro Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Neil Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Neil Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Bremner. With a superhuman jump, Alec Bremner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
71.29
Steffen Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward. Neil Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Schramm who takes it down. Sebastian Schramm advances inside the box! Sebastian Schramm cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.38
Neil Hendry passes the ball forward to Kostyantyn Fomenko. Kostyantyn Fomenko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Seibert who gathers it comfortably.
77.15
FC Schalke 04 have made a substitution with Fabrice Carisso replacing Malte Brückner .
79.34
Neil Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Fotis Kyriakidis. The referee calls over Neil Ritchie and warns him to calm down! Fotis Kyriakidis stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.55
Fabrice Carisso clumsily knocks into Neil Hendry. Fabrice Carisso is given a warning by the referee! Neil Hendry runs off the knock.
87.16
Fotis Kyriakidis flicks a high pass forward to Gary McNeill who brings the ball under control. Gary McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kostyantyn Fomenko. Kostyantyn Fomenko knocks in a cross ball towards Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Steffen Pfeiffer sees space and advances. Steffen Pfeiffer passes the ball forward to Gabi Petrescu. Gabi Petrescu lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Valdano. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Carlos Valdano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Vincenzo Seibert is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
23.7%
44.7%
31.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabi Petrescu of Hamburger SV

Match Ratings