Match Report


Hamburger SVHamburger SV     FC KölnFC Köln
Radu KharaRadu Khara Dave Cee Dave Cee
Miguel CastroM. Castro67
G
1captain
G
78Cliff CalesC. Cales
Christian TouzaniC. Touzani70
D
2
D
71Kevin KrügerK. Krüger
Franck RodriguesF. Rodrigues72
D
3
D
69Moritz KoschmiederM. Koschmieder
Morgan SivigliaM. Siviglia67
D
4
D
74Nico MeidtN. Meidt
Sebastian GötzS. Götz74
M
5
D
74Yurtcan IzzetY. Izzet
Edwin HeesakkersE. Heesakkers70
M
6
M
72Oliver HelmerO. Helmer
Roberto TavaresR. Tavares78
M
7
M
78Hannes GeisH. Geis
Kemal HaynesK. Haynes73
M
8
M
73Steffen KohlerS. Kohler
Christian NyarkoC. Nyarko75
A
captain9
A
71Philipp ArndtP. Arndt
Rodrigo CarvalhoR. Carvalho77
A
10
A
71Julian WesselmannJ. Wesselmann
Bernard BillongB. Billong77
A
11
A
75Esteban CarrascoE. Carrasco
 
Sergio BanuelosS. Banuelos72
A
12
M
72Samir RöhnerS. Röhner
Rosario BalliR. Balli71
M
13
M
69Nikolas RaffN. Raff
Delano BosmanD. Bosman68
D
14
A
65Gerhard RahnG. Rahn

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FC Köln. 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 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
8.26
Bernard Billong flicks a high pass forward to Edwin Heesakkers who brings the ball under control. Edwin Heesakkers knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Christian Nyarko is offside!
9.23
Kemal Haynes flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Carvalho who takes it down. Rodrigo Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.37
Rodrigo Carvalho clumsily knocks into Nico Meidt. Rodrigo Carvalho is shown the yellow card! Nico Meidt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.20
Franck Rodrigues clumsily knocks into Hannes Geis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hannes Geis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.29
Moritz Koschmieder hits a low pass to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer makes a simple pass to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Miguel Castro comfortably smothers it!
22.05
Moritz Koschmieder makes a simple pass to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer threads the ball through to Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franck Rodrigues.
24.53
Christian Touzani flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Carvalho. Rodrigo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cliff Cales who gathers it comfortably.
26.27
Morgan Siviglia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Billong collects the pass. Bernard Billong whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.32
Sebastian Götz hacks Philipp Arndt from behind! Sebastian Götz is warned by the referee! Philipp Arndt runs off the knock.
33.22
FC Köln are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
34.44
Oliver Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Esteban Carrasco controls it well on his chest. Esteban Carrasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Miguel Castro is on top of it.
36.44
Christian Touzani flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Götz who takes it down. Sebastian Götz sees a break and surges forward. Sebastian Götz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.46
Hannes Geis sees Esteban Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.31
Edwin Heesakkers barges into Steffen Kohler. The referee calls over Edwin Heesakkers and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Kohler stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.39
Hannes Geis makes a simple pass to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer rushes past Morgan Siviglia! Oliver Helmer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Miguel Castro is on top of it.
44.20
Oliver Helmer advances with the ball. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morgan Siviglia.
45.00
Steffen Kohler catches Christian Touzani on the ankles. The referee calls over Steffen Kohler and shows him a yellow card! Christian Touzani grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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 Köln also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Köln players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Hamburger SV kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Oliver Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
48.10
Moritz Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Kohler who brings the ball neatly under control. Steffen Kohler hits a low pass to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt rushes past Christian Touzani! Philipp Arndt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
53.36
Steffen Kohler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco powers a header at goal. Miguel Castro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.12
Yurtcan Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer plays the ball forward to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.47
Moritz Koschmieder flicks a high ball forward to Julian Wesselmann who takes it down. Julian Wesselmann flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Geis controls it well on his chest. Hannes Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Miguel Castro reads it well. Fabulous save!
60.46
FC Köln have made 3 substitutions with Samir Röhner replacing Oliver Helmer, Nikolas Raff replacing Yurtcan Izzet and Gerhard Rahn replacing Esteban Carrasco and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.57
Hannes Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Miguel Castro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.45
Christian Touzani makes a simple pass to Sebastian Götz. Sebastian Götz hits a low pass to Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko advances inside the box! Christian Nyarko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
79.51
Christian Touzani knocks the ball to his team mate, Franck Rodrigues. Franck Rodrigues sees Rodrigo Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.09
Kevin Krüger flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Raff. Nikolas Raff lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Miguel Castro had no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
89.43
Sebastian Götz flicks a high ball forward to Bernard Billong who takes it down. Bernard Billong tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hamburger SV

FC Köln
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
30%
44.3%
25.7%

Scorers
Bernard Billong 9
Edwin Heesakkers 26
Christian Nyarko 71
Hannes Geis 66
Samir Röhner 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bernard Billong of Hamburger SV

Match Ratings
1.Miguel Castro (GK)
8
2.Christian Touzani (DEF)
6
3.Franck Rodrigues (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Morgan Siviglia (DEF)
6
5.Sebastian Götz (MID)
7
6.Edwin Heesakkers (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.Roberto Tavares (MID)
6
8.Kemal Haynes (MID)
6
9.Christian Nyarko (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rodrigo Carvalho (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Bernard Billong (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Sergio Banuelos (ATT)
0
13.Rosario Balli (MID)
0
14.Delano Bosman (DEF)
0

1.Cliff Cales (GK)
6
2.Kevin Krüger (DEF)
6
3.Moritz Koschmieder (DEF)
6
4.Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
5.Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6.Oliver Helmer (MID)
8
7.Hannes Geis (MID)goal scored
8
8.Steffen Kohler (MID)yellow card
6
9.Philipp Arndt (ATT)
6
10.Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
7
11.Esteban Carrasco (ATT)
6
 
12.Samir Röhner (MID)goal scored
7
13.Nikolas Raff (MID)
6
14.Gerhard Rahn (ATT)
6