Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 9,794 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamburger SV and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Schnoor.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hamburger SV get the match underway!
2.18
Ricardo Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.14
Rodolfo Gainza sees Oliver Lindner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Lindner edges inside the box! Oliver Lindner takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.49
Donato Barban threads the ball through to Oliver Lindner. Oliver Lindner shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.26
Martin Rahn flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Ahrens who takes it down. Vincenzo Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Sanchez collects the pass. Roberto Sanchez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
12.22
Elena Cabrera hacks Kai Götz from behind! The referee brings Elena Cabrera to one side and gives him a warning! Kai Götz runs off the knock.
14.34
Donato Barban decides to run forward with the ball. Donato Barban plays a one-two with Syd Henry and rushes in on goal... Donato Barban takes a shot at goal. Les Jeffers comfortably gets down and covers it.
15.40
Ricardo Alvarez catches Mitchell Van Vliet on the ankles. Ricardo Alvarez is given a warning by the referee! Mitchell Van Vliet runs off the knock.
18.50
Mitchell Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward to Elena Cabrera who brings the ball under control. Elena Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.48
Vincenzo Ahrens chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.45
Christian Matthäus hits a low pass to Ricardo Alvarez. Ricardo Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.02
With great vision, Matthias Gelb plays the ball forward to Mitchell Van Vliet. Mitchell Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Lindner collects the pass. Oliver Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.21
Rodolfo Gainza knocks the ball forward to Oliver Lindner. Oliver Lindner rushes past Christian Matthäus! Oliver Lindner shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.52
Matthias Gelb runs forward with the ball. Matthias Gelb makes an attacking run forward. Matthias Gelb plays a one-two with Oliver Lindner and rushes in on goal... Matthias Gelb cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.35
Vincenzo Ahrens knocks the ball forward to Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
40.30
Kai Götz barges into Syd Henry. Kai Götz is given a warning by the referee! Syd Henry runs off the knock.
44.40
Vincenzo Ahrens clumsily knocks into Sebastian Winkler. Vincenzo Ahrens is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Winkler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
47.17
Oliver Köller clumsily knocks into Matthias Gelb. The referee brings Oliver Köller to one side and gives him a warning! Matthias Gelb stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.35
Showing intelligent composure, Mitchell Van Vliet laces a weighted ball forward to Syd Henry. Syd Henry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.29
Christian Matthäus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Ziege. Oliver Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Sanchez collects the pass. Roberto Sanchez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Samir Hässler.
61.55
Ricardo Alvarez takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Some silky footwork from Oliver Ziege provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.36
Rodolfo Gainza chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Henry. Syd Henry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Jeffers who gathers it comfortably.
72.04
Oliver Ziege comes in with a high challenge, catching Donato Barban with his studs. Oliver Ziege is shown the red card!! Donato Barban stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.31
Donato Barban chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Cabrera. Elena Cabrera cuts inside the box! Elena Cabrera rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
83.44
Syd Henry clumsily knocks into Martin Rahn. The referee calls over Syd Henry and warns him to calm down! Martin Rahn runs off the knock.
87.32
Rodolfo Gainza receives the ball from a throw-in from Mitchell Van Vliet. Rodolfo Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Cabrera. Elena Cabrera makes a probing pass to Oliver Lindner but he's offside!
89.47
Linus Möller passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Gainza. Rodolfo Gainza runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Gainza plays a one-two with Syd Henry and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Gainza muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
20%
43.5%
36.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Lindner of Hamburger SV

Match Ratings
1.Samir Hässler (GK)
6
2.Pierre G. Galli (DEF)
6
3.Linus Möller (DEF)
6
4.Matthias Gelb (DEF)
7
5.Sebastian Winkler (MID)
6
6.Donato Barban (MID)
7
7.Rodolfo Gainza (MID)
7
8.Mitchell Van Vliet (MID)
6
9.Elena Cabrera (ATT)
6
10.Oliver Lindner (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Syd Henry (ATT)
5
 
12.Gaspar Jesus (GK)
0
13.Jakob Röhlig (GK)
0
14.Gaspar Loureiro (ATT)
0

1.Les Jeffers (GK)
6
2.Kai Götz (DEF)
6
3.Martin Rahn (DEF)
6
4.Christian Matthäus (DEF)
7
5.Nico Maier (MID)
6
6.Ricardo Alvarez (MID)
6
7.Oliver Ziege (MID)red card
3
8.Vincenzo Ahrens (MID)yellow card
6
9.Oliver Köller (ATT)
6
10.Roberto Sanchez (ATT)
6
11.Marc Sachs (ATT)
6
 
12.Christian Poschner (DEF)
0
13.Roland Hellemons (GK)
0
14.Martial Pacios (DEF)
0