Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 18,671 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hitzlsperger.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hitzlsperger.
0.00
0-0Hamburger SV kick off!
3.35
0-0Gavin McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Seibert. Alexander Seibert plays a one-two with Paul Cziommer and rushes in on goal... Alexander Seibert comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
4.26
0-0Eric Meidt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eric Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Rodriquez.
6.08
Alfredo Rodriquez hits a long diagonal ball forward. Alexander Seibert runs straight at the defence! Alexander Seibert shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.56
Gavin McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Seibert. Alexander Seibert shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
18.43
Dietmar Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Paul Cziommer controls it well on his chest. Paul Cziommer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.14
0-0Fredrik Ball plays the ball forward to Gavin McCoist. With vision, Gavin McCoist plays the ball forward to Paul Cziommer. Paul Cziommer plays a quick one-two with Allan Gautier and rushes in on goal... Paul Cziommer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Oliver Ziegenhagen!
21.24
Gavin McCoist plays the ball forward to Alexander Seibert. Alexander Seibert rushes past Henry Stuart! Some silky footwork from Alexander Seibert provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Oliver Ziegenhagen gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
22.20
Miguel Navarro passes the ball forward to Dietmar Helmer. Dietmar Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Allan Gautier. Allan Gautier finds some space and shoots from distance but Oliver Ziegenhagen is on top of it.
28.32
Eric Meidt sees Dirk Klompe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dirk Klompe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Ball.
32.04
0-0Eric Meidt hacks Gavin McCoist from behind! The referee calls over Eric Meidt and shows him a yellow card! Gavin McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.53
Geoffrey Verberne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Campbell. Warren Campbell rushes past Eddy Charrieras! Warren Campbell rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
34.52
Hamed Roy hits a low pass to Linus Sparwasser. Linus Sparwasser flicks a high pass forward. Warren Campbell collects the pass. Warren Campbell shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
39.42
Adolfo Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Campbell. Warren Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Paul Mcinnes. Excellent save.
40.40
Oliver Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Warren Campbell controls it well on his chest. Warren Campbell runs straight at the defence! Warren Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
44.13
Linus Sparwasser runs straight at the opposition's defence. Linus Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Freund. Uwe Freund is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
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. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Bayer Leverkusen kicking off!
54.42
1-0Fredrik Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist threads a neat ball through to Paul Cziommer. Paul Cziommer knocks the ball forward, putting Allan Gautier through on goal. Allan Gautier takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.34
Fredrik Ball flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Kaiser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Vincenzo Kaiser plays the ball forward to Alexander Seibert. Alexander Seibert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Oliver Ziegenhagen.
58.48
1-0Gavin McCoist takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Adolfo Soler gets to the ball and clears it up field.
63.24
Dietmar Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Allan Gautier controls it well on his chest. Allan Gautier advances inside the box! Allan Gautier strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Oliver Ziegenhagen gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
65.18
Eric Meidt makes a simple pass to Dirk Klompe. Dirk Klompe whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Freund. Uwe Freund connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.01
1-1Hamburger SV have made a substitution with Jody Ripley replacing Miguel Navarro .
83.09
Henry Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Eric Meidt controls it well on his chest. Eric Meidt threads the ball through to Dirk Klompe. Dirk Klompe makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Warren Campbell. Warren Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Paul Mcinnes manages to keep it out.
84.09
Linus Sparwasser flicks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Klompe. Dirk Klompe rushes past Fredrik Ball! Dirk Klompe strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
1-2Fredrik Ball sees Vincenzo Kaiser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Kaiser flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Seibert. Alexander Seibert makes a pass forward but Paul Cziommer is yards offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
26%
46.8%
27.3%
Scorers
| Allan Gautier 54 | Uwe Freund 65 Dirk Klompe 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dirk Klompe of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Mcinnes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Miguel Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fredrik Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddy Charrieras (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vincenzo Kaiser (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin McCoist (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dietmar Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexander Seibert (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Allan Gautier (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Paul Cziommer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jody Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Manuel Lopes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tom Hamers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oliver Ziegenhagen (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Hamed Roy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Geoffrey Verberne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Henry Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Soler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Sparwasser (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Eric Meidt (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Oliver Hollmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Warren Campbell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dirk Klompe (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Uwe Freund (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gianpaolo Lafortezza (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Will (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vincenzo Schacht (GK) | 0 | |