Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FC Kaiserslautern. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hitzlsperger.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern get the match underway!
4.34
Vincenzo Kaiser advances with the ball. Vincenzo Kaiser knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Cziommer. Paul Cziommer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
8.24
J-David Emeran advances with the ball. J-David Emeran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.18
Gavin McCoist barges into Anthony Patterson. The referee calls over Gavin McCoist and warns him to calm down! Anthony Patterson stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.10
J-David Emeran chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Patterson. Anthony Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Kaiserslautern are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.40
Anthony Patterson threads a neat ball through to Philipe Le Pen. With some swift thinking, Philipe Le Pen plays the ball forward to Gonçalo Fernandez who has made a great run into the box. Gonçalo Fernandez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Paul Mcinnes. Excellent save.
21.24
Vincenzo Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Paul Cziommer controls it well on his chest. Paul Cziommer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
27.06
Anthony Patterson flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Garcia who takes it down. Mauricio Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.00
Alexander Seibert clumsily knocks into J-David Emeran. The referee calls over Alexander Seibert and shows him a yellow card! J-David Emeran runs off the knock.
32.24
Dietmar Helmer makes a simple pass to Alexander Seibert. Alexander Seibert knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nacer Bouzidi who gathers it comfortably.
33.30
With vision, J-David Emeran laces a through ball forward to Anthony Patterson. Anthony Patterson sees Philipe Le Pen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipe Le Pen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
39.46
Vincenzo Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Seibert. Alexander Seibert runs straight at the defence! Alexander Seibert takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
42.34
Alfredo Rey makes a probing pass to Philipe Le Pen. Philipe Le Pen skips past Alfredo Rodriquez! Philipe Le Pen comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.54
Alfredo Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Seibert. Alexander Seibert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Cziommer but he's offside!
45.00
Jakob Nygaard threads a neat ball through to Anthony Patterson. Anthony Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson hits a low pass to Philipe Le Pen. Philipe Le Pen tries a spectacular strike. The keeper, Paul Mcinnes, sees it late!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
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 Kaiserslautern have changed their lineup with Nicola C. Cozza replacing Albrecht Birnbaum. The Hamburger SV players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Hamburger SV kicking off!
48.02
Without breaking stride, Fredrik Ball plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Kaiser. Vincenzo Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Seibert. Alexander Seibert makes a pass forward but Allan Gautier is yards offside!
49.22
Vincenzo Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Allan Gautier. Allan Gautier threads the ball through to Alexander Seibert but he's offside!
51.14
Vincenzo Kaiser passes the ball forward to Allan Gautier. Allan Gautier plays a quick one-two with Alexander Seibert and rushes in on goal... Allan Gautier comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.16
Anthony Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Gonçalo Fernandez collects the pass. Gonçalo Fernandez rushes past Eddy Charrieras! Gonçalo Fernandez takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.33
Fredrik Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Allan Gautier. Allan Gautier plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Seibert and advances towards the goal... Allan Gautier looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by J-David Emeran.
60.39
FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Vincenzo Baldini replacing Gonçalo Fernandez .
65.11
Alexander Seibert hacks J-David Emeran from behind! The referee brings Alexander Seibert to one side and gives him a warning! J-David Emeran stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.23
Anthony Patterson decides to run forward with the ball. Anthony Patterson knocks the ball forward, putting Vincenzo Baldini through on goal. Vincenzo Baldini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.57
Anthony Patterson threads the ball through to Mauricio Garcia. Mauricio Garcia deftly passes the ball to Vincenzo Baldini, releasing him through on goal. Vincenzo Baldini rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.43
FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Hannes Klimek replacing Anthony Patterson .
81.43
Hannes Klimek hacks Dietmar Helmer from behind! Hannes Klimek is warned by the referee! Dietmar Helmer runs off the knock.
85.36
Fredrik Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Kaiser. Vincenzo Kaiser flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Seibert who takes it down. Alexander Seibert shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
87.51
Jakob Nygaard hits a low pass to Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hannes Klimek shoots from distance but Paul Mcinnes is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
23.5%
45.9%
30.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jesper Tomasson of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings
1.Paul Mcinnes (GK)
6
2.Miguel Navarro (DEF)
6
3.Fredrik Ball (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Rodriquez (DEF)
6
5.Eddy Charrieras (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Kaiser (MID)
8
7.Gavin McCoist (MID)
6
8.Dietmar Helmer (MID)
6
9.Alexander Seibert (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Allan Gautier (ATT)
6
11.Paul Cziommer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jody Ripley (MID)
0
13.Manuel Lopes (ATT)
0
14.Tom Hamers (ATT)
0