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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play FC Istres in this European Champions League game. A crowd of 18,141 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamburger SV and FC Istres are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Peyrlade.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hamburger SV kick off!
4.59
Seth Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Owen. Seth Owen takes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Eric Augstein.
6.20
Thomas Degn takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Aaron Korb scoops up the ball.
12.09
Thomas Degn flicks a high pass forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël who brings the ball under control. Luis-Clemente Ismaël knocks in a cross ball towards Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Aaron Korb had no chance!! Goal for FC Istres!
15.45
Micka‘l Hemdani threads a neat ball through to Laurent Anolfo. Laurent Anolfo passes the ball forward to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi lofts in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Aaron Korb!
18.03
Jose Vega makes a probing pass to Del Beattie. Del Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.29
Jermaine Youds flicks a high pass forward. Jose Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Vega flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Banuelos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Banuelos lofts in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.51
Del Beattie flicks a high pass forward. Jose Vega controls it well on his chest. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christophe Brando who gathers it comfortably.
30.32
With some swift thinking, Laurent Anolfo plays the ball forward to Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.56
Enzo Gabriel Dias flicks a high pass forward. Jose Vega controls it well on his chest. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
36.48
Del Beattie receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Vega. Del Beattie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.40
Thomas Degn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Owen. Seth Owen shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
42.08
Eric Augstein catches Komian Carotti on the ankles. The referee brings Eric Augstein to one side and gives him a warning! Komian Carotti runs off the knock.
45.00
Seth Owen threads a neat ball through to Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers plays a quick one-two with Thomas Degn and rushes in on goal... Marc Soetaers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Aaron Korb has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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 Istres also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamburger SV players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Istres kick off the second half!
51.57
Komian Carotti kicks a strong pass forward to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kenichi Kobayashi lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.15
With a delightful solo run, Jose Vega stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Del Beattie. Del Beattie whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Del Beattie!
60.19
Thomas Degn makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Degn cuts inside the box! Thomas Degn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Aaron Korb keeps it out!
61.56
Del Beattie barges into Thomas Degn. Del Beattie is shown the yellow card! Thomas Degn stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.26
Laurent Anolfo slams into Filipe Antunes with his studs up. Laurent Anolfo is shown the red card!! Filipe Antunes runs off the knock.
67.21
Marc Soetaers catches Eric Augstein on the ankles. The referee warns Marc Soetaers to calm down! Eric Augstein grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.30
Del Beattie threads a neat ball through to Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Antunes. Filipe Antunes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Micka‘l Hemdani!
72.01
Jose Vega flicks a high pass forward. Del Beattie collects the pass. Del Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.12
Jose Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.42
Jose Vega flicks a high ball forward to Martin Hierro who takes it down. Martin Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega makes a deft header. Yann Hebert clears it off the line with his head!
77.19
With wonderful vision, Eric Augstein plays the ball forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega threads a neat ball through to Del Beattie. Del Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos connects with a diving header. Christophe Brando gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.37
Eric Augstein flicks a high pass forward to Jose Vega who brings the ball under control. Jose Vega passes the ball forward to Del Beattie. Del Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Antunes. Luis-Clemente Ismaël catches Filipe Antunes on the ankles. Filipe Antunes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
83.48
Seth Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn whips in a cross ball towards Seth Owen. Seth Owen makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Aaron Korb.
84.18
Kubilay Abdullah flicks a high pass forward to Martin Hierro who brings the ball under control. Martin Hierro runs straight at the defence! Martin Hierro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.55
Del Beattie makes a probing pass to Filipe Antunes. Filipe Antunes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Enzo Gabriel Dias through on goal. Enzo Gabriel Dias cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Christophe Brando had no chance!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
90.00
Kubilay Abdullah runs forward with the ball. Kubilay Abdullah sees Jose Vega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Vega plays a quick one-two with Martin Hierro and rushes in on goal... Jose Vega strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Christophe Brando manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 54.6666666666667 vs 45.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 28.00%, Midfield: 41.33%, Away team third: 30.67%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enzo Gabriel Dias of Hamburger SV

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Aaron Korb (GK)
6
6
4. Eric Augstein (DEF)
6
6
6. Del Beattie (MID)
7
7. Jose Vega (MID)
8
8. Martin Hierro (ATT)
6
6
10. Filipe Antunes (ATT)
6

12. Philipp Hamann (MID)
0
13. Claudio Marcos (MID)
0
14. Lilian Bastien (ATT)
0

6
3
5. Yann Hebert (DEF)
6
6. Seth Owen (MID)
6
7. Thomas Degn (MID)
7
9. Marc Soetaers (ATT)
8
10. Jordi Cas (ATT)
7

12. Alberto Laquait (DEF)
0
14. Corentin Hognon (ATT)
0