Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play Hamburger SV in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,426 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0Olympique de Marseille kick off and get the match underway!
2.31
0-1Marc Müller flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Carrasco collects the pass. Ernesto Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Bremner!
10.51
With a delightful solo run, Nestor Boghossian stretches the opposition's defence. Nestor Boghossian finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Djibrill Lempereur with no chance!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
14.50
1-1Krunoslav Seric flicks a high pass forward to Marc Hamann who brings the ball under control. Marc Hamann shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.49
Gary Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Ziege. With a delightful solo run, Gerhard Ziege stretches the opposition's defence. Gerhard Ziege threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Carrasco. Some good footwork from Ernesto Carrasco provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.28
1-1Marvin Batty threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek knocks the ball forward into space. Marvin Batty bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
21.04
1-1Davide Redaelli threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
22.46
Gerhard Ziege takes it forward alone. Gerhard Ziege puts a great ball through but Linus Hollmer is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
26.01
1-1Marc Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleksandr Fisunenko who gathers it comfortably.
32.41
Gabriel Fournier brings the ball forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel Fournier plays the ball forward to Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek shoots from 25 yards but Djibrill Lempereur is on top of it.
34.55
Without breaking stride, James Grimandi plays the ball forward to Linus Hollmer. Linus Hollmer threads a neat ball through to Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco shoots from 20 yards but Oleksandr Fisunenko is on top of it.
36.44
Daniel Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek hits a low pass to Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.50
Albrecht Klimek knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.46
Daniel Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Hamann. Marc Hamann flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Lindemann who takes it down. Oliver Lindemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.42
Gabriel Fournier takes a long throw-in. Krunoslav Seric makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann shoots from outside the area. Djibrill Lempereur effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
Nestor Boghossian flicks a high pass forward. Marc Hamann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Marc Hamann picks a pass forward to Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty 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!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Hamburger SV also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hamburger SV get the second half underway!
53.42
Gabriel Fournier kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
60.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Krunoslav Seric plays the ball forward to Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
61.09
Marvin Batty darts forward. Marvin Batty whips in a cross ball towards Marc Hamann. Marc Hamann directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
67.49
Nestor Boghossian passes the ball forward to Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty threads a neat ball through to Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
69.50
1-1Gabriel Fournier threads a neat ball through to Krunoslav Seric. Krunoslav Seric makes a probing pass to Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Klimek. Gerhard Ziege barges into Albrecht Klimek. Penalty not given!!
71.18
1-1Gerhard Ziege makes a probing pass to Marc Müller. Marc Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but Daniel Allman blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
72.58
Graeme Royce flicks a high pass forward. Marc Müller collects the pass. Marc Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
75.22
Oliver Lindemann sees Marc Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.04
Gabriel Fournier chips the ball to his team mate, David Curtolo. David Curtolo makes a simple pass to Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Djibrill Lempereur manages to keep it out.
79.46
Oliver Lindemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Djibrill Lempereur punches it away to safety.
84.39
Marc Hamann flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Kluivert who takes it down. Aaron Kluivert shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
87.08
Nestor Boghossian sees David Curtolo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Curtolo flicks a high pass forward. Marc Hamann controls it well on his chest. Marc Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes James Grimandi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
88.41
2-1Corner kick to Olympique de Marseille. Daniel Allman plays it to the near post. Djibrill Lempereur gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
25.3%
40.5%
34.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Djibrill Lempereur of Hamburger SV |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oleksandr Fisunenko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Curtolo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nestor Boghossian (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 4. | Gabriel Fournier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Daniel Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marvin Batty (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Krunoslav Seric (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oliver Lindemann (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Aaron Kluivert (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Albrecht Klimek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marc Hamann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tomislav Tomas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nigel Platt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Christophe Brogno (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Djibrill Lempereur (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Davide Redaelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graeme Royce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Grimandi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerhard Ziege (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marc Müller (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Linus Hollmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ernesto Carrasco (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Hugo Carrasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Benfari (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brian Evans (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tobias Dehm (ATT) | 0 | |