Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FC Energie Cottbus. 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 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hamburger SV get the match underway!
4.23
0-0Ruben Martins threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Huard. With a delightful solo run, Nicholas Huard stretches the opposition's defence. Nicholas Huard knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Rosario Florijancic.
6.41
0-0Ruben Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Busse controls it well on his chest. Marcel Busse whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
9.49
0-0Alejandro Lozano darts forward. Alejandro Lozano threads the ball through to David Palmer. David Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Lozano but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.45
0-0Walter Pandolfi flicks a high ball forward to Christian Thiele who takes it down. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cosimo Macchi.
21.03
Juan Garrido threads the ball through to Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.21
Ruben Martins flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Harrison who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Harrison makes a probing pass to Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.12
Ruben Martins flicks a high ball forward to Cristiano Valente who takes it down. Cristiano Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Rosario Florijancic punches it away to safety.
27.31
Niccolo Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Valente controls it well on his chest. Cristiano Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
30.39
Carlton Hunt threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
33.48
Niccolo Harrison chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
34.01
0-0FC Energie Cottbus are dictating the run of play here today.
38.43
0-0Ruben Martins threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alejandro Lozano is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
44.14
Tiago Teixeira makes a simple pass to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro flicks the ball with his head. Rosario Florijancic punches it away to safety.
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 Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Energie Cottbus players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Energie Cottbus kicking off!
47.41
0-0André Feliciano flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Lozano collects the pass. Alejandro Lozano kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Nunez. Marcos Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Matt Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Walter Pandolfi clumsily knocks into Matt Meiklejohn. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
49.27
0-1Niccolo Harrison sees Miguel Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.23
André Feliciano flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Hunt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Hunt laces a through ball forward to Vincenzo Kühn. Vincenzo Kühn knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Nunez. Marcos Nunez makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.03
Tiago Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Juan Garrido controls it well on his chest. Juan Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Rosario Florijancic!
59.58
Walter Pandolfi hits a low pass to Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.23
1-1Hamburger SV have made 2 substitutions with Mark King replacing Cosimo Macchi and Adrian Ruotolo replacing Vincenzo Kühn .
63.08
1-1Carlton Hunt barges into Niccolo Harrison. Carlton Hunt is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Harrison runs off the knock.
67.12
Tiago Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Rosario Florijancic keeps it out!
72.54
André Feliciano threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano hits a low pass to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Marcos Nunez and rushes in on goal... Matt Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Tiago Teixeira.
73.44
Alejandro Lozano comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Valente. The referee calls over Alejandro Lozano and shows him a yellow card! Cristiano Valente runs off the knock.
77.03
Alejandro Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards David Palmer. David Palmer flicks the ball with his head. Ricardo Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
81.57
Walter Pandolfi makes a probing pass to Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Rosario Florijancic has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.35
1-2Christian Thiele hacks Alejandro Lozano from behind! Christian Thiele is warned by the referee! Alejandro Lozano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.02
Walter Pandolfi threads the ball through to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido makes a simple pass to Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
28.2%
71.8%
Play Area
32.9%
42.4%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Pinheiro of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rosario Florijancic (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Cosimo Macchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | André Feliciano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlton Hunt (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Alejandro Lozano (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Marcos Nunez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Vincenzo Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Palmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mark King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Garry Elliott (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Ruotolo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ricardo Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tiago Teixeira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Walter Pandolfi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ruben Martins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Huard (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Valente (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Niccolo Harrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marcel Busse (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Miguel Pinheiro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Christian Thiele (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gavin Morrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daan Hoekstra (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guillaume Kanoute (ATT) | 0 | |