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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play FC St. Pauli in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC St. Pauli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hamburger SV kick off!
10.00
Giordano Marrocolo makes a simple pass to Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens whips in a cross ball towards Giordano Marrocolo. Giordano Marrocolo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.16
Alejandro Lozano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Lozano shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
20.28
Del Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Pinheiro. Vasco Pinheiro rushes past Jakob Birkwald! Vasco Pinheiro comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Rosario Florijancic.
22.40
Steffen Behrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
30.11
Rafael Marques plays the ball forward to Andy White. Andy White tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
34.32
Rafael Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Pinheiro. Vasco Pinheiro cuts inside the box! Vasco Pinheiro takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Rosario Florijancic.
38.07
Alejandro Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
40.46
Stefan Weigel makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Weigel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Thomson.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamburger SV appear unchanged since the first half. FC St. Pauli also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC St. Pauli kick off!
47.26
With some swift thinking, Juan-Carlos Sanz plays the ball forward to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Richard Oakley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.38
Juan-Carlos Sanz threads a neat ball through to Giordano Marrocolo. Giordano Marrocolo finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Richard Oakley as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.58
Corner kick to Hamburger SV. Winston Wiekens plays it out to the edge of the box. Eduardo Vieira gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
53.20
Leonardo Blanco darts forward. Leonardo Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
54.14
Jakob Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz plays a one-two with Matt Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Juan-Carlos Sanz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.57
Daniel Thomson sees Juan-Carlos Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Winston Wiekens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Winston Wiekens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Raff.
59.41
Vasco Pinheiro catches Jakob Birkwald on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Birkwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.59
Hamburger SV have made a substitution with Darius Bastin replacing Winston Wiekens .
66.21
Steffen Behrens makes a probing pass to Daniel Thomson. Daniel Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Darius Bastin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Oakley who gathers it comfortably.
67.53
Leonardo Blanco flicks a high pass forward to Matt Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Matt Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
69.17
Jakob Birkwald advances with the ball. Jakob Birkwald hits a low pass to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Richard Oakley comfortably smothers it!
71.50
Alejandro Lozano threads a neat ball through to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Darius Bastin is offside!
72.29
Del Wilcox flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Vasco Pinheiro shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
85.01
Juan-Carlos Sanz threads the ball through to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Richard Oakley manages to gather it effortlessly.
87.18
Giordano Marrocolo barges into Rafael Marques. The referee calls over Giordano Marrocolo and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Marques carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.25
Alejandro Lozano threads a neat ball through to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Oakley who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Alejandro Lozano threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco cuts inside the box! Leonardo Blanco takes a shot at goal but is denied by Paul Raff. Excellent block.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.5633802816901 vs 39.4366197183099
Play Area
Home team third: 21.13%, Midfield: 49.30%, Away team third: 29.58%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Sanz of Hamburger SV

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
7
6
5. Felipe Marcos (DEF)
6
7
7
11. Matt Meiklejohn (ATT)
6

12. Paolo Gorgone (DEF)
0
13. John Caldwell (MID)
0
14. Darius Bastin (ATT)
6

6
3. Stefan Weigel (DEF)
6
4. Paul Raff (DEF)
6
6
6
6
8. Andy White (MID)
6
9. Del Wilcox (MID)
6
10. Philipp Raff (ATT)
6
11. Vasco Pinheiro (ATT)
6

0
14. Paul Kuzorra (DEF)
0