Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamburger SV and FC Nürnberg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamburger SV and FC Nürnberg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hamburger SV kicking off!
4.44
0-1David Gardner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hanke. Vincenzo Hanke threads the ball through to Guillermo Collet. Guillermo Collet plays a one-two with Hannes Seifert and advances towards the goal... Guillermo Collet shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.02
0-1Kemal Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Rosario Balli controls it well on his chest. Rosario Balli whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Haynes. Kemal Haynes flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
12.20
0-1Morgan Siviglia threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Götz. Sebastian Götz chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
15.03
Morgan Siviglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Haynes. Kemal Haynes knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Götz. Sebastian Götz whips in a cross ball towards Rosario Balli. Rosario Balli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Anton Götz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.49
1-1Delano Bosman hacks Hannes Seifert from behind! The referee calls over Delano Bosman and warns him to calm down! Hannes Seifert carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.09
Delano Bosman knocks the ball to his team mate, Rosario Balli. Rosario Balli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
27.54
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.02
David Meidt knocks the ball forward to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
42.58
1-1Malte Meidt barges into Delano Bosman. Malte Meidt is shown the yellow card! Delano Bosman stretches but gets up unharmed.
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 Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off!
47.44
Morgan Siviglia punts the ball hopefully upfield. Christian Nyarko knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Anton Götz.
48.42
Delano Bosman catches David Meidt on the ankles. The referee calls over Delano Bosman again and warns him to calm down! David Meidt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.11
Franck Rodrigues flicks a high pass forward. Rosario Balli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rosario Balli flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos connects with a diving header. Solid save from Anton Götz.
54.51
Vincenzo Hanke passes the ball forward to Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt advances inside the box! Malte Meidt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Miguel Castro. Excellent save.
57.04
David Gardner threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Hanke. Vincenzo Hanke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vincenzo Hanke whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Collet. Guillermo Collet gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
63.48
Christian Nyarko sees a break and surges forward. Christian Nyarko whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Anton Götz.
65.36
Delano Bosman flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rosario Balli. Rosario Balli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Anton Götz manages to keep it out.
66.23
Franck Rodrigues flicks a high ball forward to Christian Nyarko who takes it down. Christian Nyarko tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Anton Götz.
67.24
Corner kick to Hamburger SV. Sebastian Götz plays it to the far post. Some world-class footwork from Bernard Billong provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Anton Götz. What a great pair of hands!
71.00
Hannes Seifert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Collet. Guillermo Collet shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
72.42
1-1David Gardner flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Collet who takes it down. Guillermo Collet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Collet. Morgan Siviglia catches Guillermo Collet on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
75.22
Cristiano Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Meidt. David Meidt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Collet. Guillermo Collet finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
78.23
Jan Buchwald takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Vincenzo Maier. Vincenzo Maier kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hanke. Vincenzo Hanke makes a convincing header. Miguel Castro picks it out of the air!
79.18
Duarte Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Jan Buchwald. Jan Buchwald shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.21
Christian Nyarko advances with the ball. Christian Nyarko whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong makes a deft header but it flies wide!
87.33
David Gardner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Hanke. Vincenzo Hanke passes the ball forward to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Collet. Guillermo Collet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Sebastian Götz flicks a high pass forward. Rosario Balli controls it well on his chest. Rosario Balli lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
34.3%
37.3%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rosario Balli of Hamburger SV |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Miguel Castro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Morgan Siviglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Franck Rodrigues (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Delano Bosman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Götz (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Roberto Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rosario Balli (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Kemal Haynes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Christian Nyarko (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sergio Banuelos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Bernard Billong (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rodrigo Carvalho (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edwin Heesakkers (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Britton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Anton Götz (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Cristiano Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vincenzo Maier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Gardner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Meidt (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jan Buchwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vincenzo Hanke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Duarte Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Malte Meidt (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Guillermo Collet (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Hannes Seifert (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Simon Janes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicky Jackson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Inglis (ATT) | 0 | |