Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to Hamburger SV. A crowd of 20,766 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.
0.00
0-0FC Nürnberg kick off and get the first half underway!
3.43
0-0With fabulous vision, Garry Elliott plays the ball forward to Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt makes an attacking run forward. Carlton Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards David Palmer. David Palmer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent block by Anton Müller!
8.51
0-0Simon Witte runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Witte shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.25
0-1Matt Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Kühn controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Vincenzo Kühn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Vincenzo Haller has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.14
Maximilian Niedermayr surges forward with the ball. Maximilian Niedermayr flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.02
0-1Anton Müller makes a simple pass to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald passes the ball forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.44
With a delightful solo run, Anton Kaiser stretches the opposition's defence. Anton Kaiser finds some space and shoots from distance. Rosario Florijancic gets down and covers it.
16.41
Pascal Birkwald passes the ball forward to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
18.29
Simon Witte chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.48
0-1Garry Elliott catches Simon Witte on the ankles. Garry Elliott is shown the yellow card! Simon Witte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.15
Anton Kaiser passes the ball forward to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff rushes past Mark King! Simon Bierhoff cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
27.52
Garry Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Elliott whips in a cross ball towards David Palmer. David Palmer connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Palmer!
33.00
Jose Santos flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Hunt comfortably collects the pass. Carlton Hunt threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Kühn. Vincenzo Kühn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Vincenzo Haller gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.35
Garry Elliott threads a neat ball through to David Palmer. David Palmer makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Vincenzo Kühn. Vincenzo Kühn tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
36.26
Garry Elliott threads a neat ball through to David Palmer. David Palmer knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Kühn. Vincenzo Kühn beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
1-3Simon Witte kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Birkwald but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. Hamburger SV also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nürnberg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hamburger SV kick off!
54.38
Mark King surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Mark King plays the ball forward to David Palmer. David Palmer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
55.32
Pascal Birkwald flicks a high ball forward to Sven Busse who takes it down. Sven Busse flicks a high pass forward. Simon Bierhoff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
60.25
1-3FC Nürnberg have made 3 substitutions with Hannes Lindner replacing Rainer Masur, Linus Schramm replacing Simon Witte and Stefan Breitner replacing Simon Bierhoff .Hamburger SV have made 2 substitutions with André Feliciano replacing Cosimo Macchi and Adrian Ruotolo replacing Vincenzo Kühn .
63.28
1-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.35
Carlton Hunt knocks the ball forward to Adrian Ruotolo. Adrian Ruotolo knocks the ball forward to Marcos Nunez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.41
Garry Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Ruotolo who takes it down. Adrian Ruotolo shoots from distance but Vincenzo Haller is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
75.05
André Feliciano flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Hunt controls it well on his chest. Carlton Hunt sees a break and surges forward. Carlton Hunt passes the ball forward but Garry Elliott is offside!
81.22
Anton Kaiser hits a low pass to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm flicks the ball with his head. Rosario Florijancic didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.28
Garry Elliott plays the ball forward to Marcos Nunez. Marcos Nunez shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Linus Schramm passes the ball forward to Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Rosario Florijancic reads it well. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
28.2%
49.3%
22.5%
Scorers
| Simon Bierhoff 21 | Vincenzo Kühn 9, 36 David Palmer 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Kühn of Hamburger SV |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Haller (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Maximilian Niedermayr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rainer Masur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gerhard Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anton Kaiser (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pascal Birkwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Witte (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sven Busse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Bierhoff (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Arno Gelb (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hannes Lindner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Linus Schramm (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stefan Breitner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rosario Florijancic (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cosimo Macchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlton Hunt (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Garry Elliott (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Marcos Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vincenzo Kühn (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Matt Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Palmer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | André Feliciano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Lozano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Ruotolo (ATT) | 6 | |