Match Report


Hamburger SVHamburger SV     FC KölnFC Köln
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jakob RöhligJ. Röhlig59
G
1
G
66Albrecht SchöllA. Schöll
Pierre G. GalliP. Galli62
D
2
D
76Steffen BackesS. Backes
Matthias GelbM. Gelb57
D
captain3
D
69Christian FranciosoC. Francioso
Marvin WauM. Wau53
D
4
D
64Aaron MelchiotA. Melchiot
Sebastian WinklerS. Winkler67
M
5
D
62Leon SachsL. Sachs
Rodolfo GainzaR. Gainza51
M
6
M
74Oliver GerlachO. Gerlach
Donato BarbanD. Barban51
M
7captain
M
72Oliver WallnerO. Wallner
Mitchell Van VlietM. Van Vliet48
M
8
M
70Billy RaeB. Rae
Albrecht EngelsA. Engels66
A
9
A
73Moreno TedescoM. Tedesco
Elena CabreraE. Cabrera61
A
10
A
70Saul FuserS. Fuser
Oliver LindnerO. Lindner58
A
11
A
68Nico BirnbaumN. Birnbaum
 
Marcel LindemannM. Lindemann53
G
12
A
64Carl GranttC. Grantt
Syd HenryS. Henry52
A
13
M
62Andy BurleyA. Burley
Simon OuindiS. Ouindi51
A
14
D
61Frank Van Der MeerF. Van Der Meer

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 19,784 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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 Gerhard Bierhoff.


0.00
FC Köln kick off the first half!
3.52
Billy Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Moreno Tedesco. Moreno Tedesco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.38
Aaron Melchiot clumsily knocks into Elena Cabrera. The referee warns Aaron Melchiot to calm down! Elena Cabrera carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.08
Oliver Gerlach comes in with a late challenge on Donato Barban. Oliver Gerlach is warned by the referee! Donato Barban hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.06
Oliver Wallner makes a beautiful solo run. Oliver Wallner makes a simple pass, allowing Moreno Tedesco to run into the box. Moreno Tedesco takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.45
Matthias Gelb clumsily knocks into Saul Fuser. Matthias Gelb is given a warning by the referee! Saul Fuser runs off the knock.
16.39
Oliver Gerlach makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Birnbaum. Nico Birnbaum whips in a cross ball towards Saul Fuser. With a superhuman jump, Saul Fuser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.23
Oliver Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Moreno Tedesco. Moreno Tedesco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jakob Röhlig!
22.52
Matthias Gelb flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Van Vliet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mitchell Van Vliet kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Cabrera. Elena Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Lindner. Oliver Lindner powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.23
Matthias Gelb threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Lindner who gracefully takes it down. Oliver Lindner rushes past Aaron Melchiot! Oliver Lindner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
28.57
Pierre G. Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Gainza. Rodolfo Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Engels. Albrecht Engels controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
34.08
Mitchell Van Vliet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Lindner. Oliver Lindner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Cabrera but he's offside!
36.17
Marvin Wau catches Nico Birnbaum on the ankles. Marvin Wau is given a warning by the referee! Nico Birnbaum stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.56
Matthias Gelb makes a simple pass to Donato Barban. Donato Barban threads a neat ball through to Elena Cabrera. Elena Cabrera plays a scrappy one-two with Oliver Lindner and advances towards the goal... Elena Cabrera side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.56
With great vision, Aaron Melchiot laces a through ball forward to Oliver Wallner. Oliver Wallner makes a simple pass to Nico Birnbaum. Nico Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierre G. Galli.
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.

45.00
Hamburger SV kick off and get the second half underway!
49.57
Rodolfo Gainza comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Wallner. Rodolfo Gainza is warned by the referee! Oliver Wallner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.48
Oliver Wallner surges forward with the ball. Oliver Wallner makes a probing pass to Moreno Tedesco but he's offside!
66.46
Billy Rae knocks the ball forward to Nico Birnbaum. Nico Birnbaum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.20
Oliver Gerlach catches Mitchell Van Vliet on the ankles. Oliver Gerlach is warned by the referee again! Mitchell Van Vliet stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.31
Showing fabulous composure, Rodolfo Gainza plays the ball forward to Elena Cabrera. Elena Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Lindner. Oliver Lindner heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.26
Oliver Gerlach hits a low pass to Moreno Tedesco. Moreno Tedesco lofts in a cross ball towards Saul Fuser. Saul Fuser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jakob Röhlig gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.55
FC Köln have made 3 substitutions with Carl Grantt replacing Leon Sachs, Andy Burley replacing Billy Rae and Frank Van Der Meer replacing Saul Fuser .
85.19
Marvin Wau clumsily knocks into Nico Birnbaum. The referee calls over Marvin Wau again and warns him to calm down! Nico Birnbaum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamburger SV

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

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
31%
45.1%
23.9%

Scorers
Oliver Lindner 71
Moreno Tedesco 12
Saul Fuser 16

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

Match Ratings
1.Jakob Röhlig (GK)
6
2.Pierre G. Galli (DEF)
7
3.Matthias Gelb (DEF)
6
4.Marvin Wau (DEF)
5
5.Sebastian Winkler (MID)
6
6.Rodolfo Gainza (MID)
6
7.Donato Barban (MID)
6
8.Mitchell Van Vliet (MID)
6
9.Albrecht Engels (ATT)
6
10.Elena Cabrera (ATT)
7
11.Oliver Lindner (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Marcel Lindemann (GK)
0
13.Syd Henry (ATT)
0
14.Simon Ouindi (ATT)
0

1.Albrecht Schöll (GK)
7
2.Steffen Backes (DEF)
6
3.Christian Francioso (DEF)
7
4.Aaron Melchiot (DEF)
6
5.Leon Sachs (DEF)
6
6.Oliver Gerlach (MID)
6
7.Oliver Wallner (MID)
8
8.Billy Rae (MID)
6
9.Moreno Tedesco (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Saul Fuser (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nico Birnbaum (ATT)
7
 
12.Carl Grantt (ATT)
6
13.Andy Burley (MID)
6
14.Frank Van Der Meer (DEF)
6