Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FC Köln. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamburger SV and FC Köln are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.


0.00
FC Köln kick off and get the first half underway!
2.45
Colin Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz makes a simple pass to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Klinsmann.
6.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Elliott plays the ball forward to Hannes Francke. Hannes Francke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.32
Carlos Marcos threads a neat ball through to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler threads the ball through to Regillio Brunswijk but he's offside!
9.21
Colin Dalglish makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Kühn. Vincenzo Kühn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.03
Steffen Behrens makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz makes a beautiful solo run. Juan-Carlos Sanz runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Juan-Carlos Sanz provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Torsten Klimek has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.44
Garry Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Lozano collects the pass. Alejandro Lozano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesare Dicara.
26.29
Garry Elliott decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Elliott advances inside the box! Garry Elliott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Torsten Klimek is on top of it.
27.22
Carlos Marcos comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Lozano. The referee brings Carlos Marcos to one side and gives him a warning! Alejandro Lozano runs off the knock.
27.22
Hamburger SV are in full control of this game.
28.36
Carlos Marcos hits a low pass to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
32.41
Colin Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz threads the ball through to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano advances inside the box! Moritz Klinsmann clumsily knocks into Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
36.04
Carlos Marcos plays the ball forward to Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.30
Cosimo Macchi comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Thielemann. The referee warns Cosimo Macchi to calm down! Bakary Thielemann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.01
Hamburger SV are in full control of this game.
40.40
Alejandro Lozano makes a simple pass to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott makes a probing pass between the defence to Vincenzo Kühn. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Vincenzo Kühn provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
Alejandro Lozano barges into Carlos Marcos. Alejandro Lozano is shown the yellow card! Carlos Marcos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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
The second half starts with Hamburger SV kicking off!
47.54
Stefan Polheim barges into Steffen Behrens. The referee calls over Stefan Polheim and warns him to calm down! Steffen Behrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.17
Hamburger SV are in full control of this game.
57.20
Steffen Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Ruotolo controls it well on his chest. Adrian Ruotolo shoots from 25 yards but somehow Torsten Klimek manages to keep it out.
59.16
Adrian Ruotolo threads the ball through to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.38
Anselmo Sarli makes a beautiful solo run. Anselmo Sarli knocks the ball forward to Bakary Polheim but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.34
Juan-Carlos Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Torsten Klimek.
72.32
Corner kick to Hamburger SV. Garry Elliott plays it to the near post. Moritz Klinsmann gets to the ball and clears it up field.
78.27
Colin Dalglish takes it forward alone. Colin Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Ruotolo. Adrian Ruotolo shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.54
André Feliciano flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Kühn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Kühn finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
83.16
Adrian Ruotolo makes a probing pass to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
84.10
Cosimo Macchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Francke. Hannes Francke skips past Cesare Dicara! Hannes Francke side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
85.29
Carlos Marcos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.14
Hamburger SV are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 66.1971830985916 vs 33.8028169014084
Play Area
Home team third: 21.13%, Midfield: 46.48%, Away team third: 32.39%


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
1. Jesús Trejo (GK)
6
2. Cosimo Macchi (DEF)
6
7
7
8. Garry Elliott (MID)
8
6
10. Hannes Francke (ATT)
6
11. Adrian Ruotolo (ATT)
6

12. Mark King (DEF)
0
14. Marcos Nunez (ATT)
0

4. Cesare Dicara (DEF)
6
6. Anselmo Sarli (MID)
6
5
8. Carlos Marcos (MID)
6
9. Uwe Hässler (ATT)
6
10. Bakary Polheim (ATT)
6

13. Paul Riza (MID)
0
14. Jaime Andrade (GK)
0