Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play FC Köln in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamburger SV and FC Köln are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malte Höfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamburger SV and FC Köln are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malte Höfer.
0.00
0-0Hamburger SV start the match!
2.34
0-0Thomas Rahn flicks a high pass forward to Torsten Wilke who brings the ball under control. Torsten Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Mendes manages to gather it.
8.31
0-0Hannes Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Davids controls it well on his chest. Gerard Davids shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.22
Nils Neuhaus breaks forward. Nils Neuhaus makes a simple pass to Gerard Davids. Gerard Davids edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gerard Davids provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.50
Mario Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Gerlach who brings the ball under control. Hannes Gerlach flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Kuzorra. Lennart Kuzorra shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.08
1-0Kai Palumbo darts forward. Kai Palumbo takes it forward alone. Kai Palumbo whips in a cross ball towards Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.23
Torsten Wilke threads a neat ball through to Thomas Rahn. Thomas Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wainwright controls it well on his chest. Chris Wainwright knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jorge Mendes had no chance!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
26.46
2-0Thomas Rahn hacks Stefan Kuzorra from behind! The referee brings Thomas Rahn to one side and gives him a warning! Stefan Kuzorra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.32
Chris Wainwright darts forward. Chris Wainwright knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl makes a convincing header. It's there!! Jorge Mendes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.02
Lennart Kuzorra threads a neat ball through to Emanuele Smaino. Emanuele Smaino shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. The FC Köln players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Köln kick off and get the second half underway!
54.43
Paul Matthäus takes a short throw-in bringing Thomas Rahn into play. Thomas Rahn darts forward. Thomas Rahn shoots from 25 yards. Jorge Mendes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
55.03
Thomas Rahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher whips in a cross ball towards Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Jorge Mendes.
56.57
3-0Giulio Circati takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Thomas Rahn takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Nils Neuhaus.
60.17
3-0FC Köln have made a substitution with Philipp Meyer replacing Mohamed Cloarec and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.23
3-0Abdoullaye Castets hits a low pass to Emanuele Smaino. Emanuele Smaino sees a break and surges forward. Emanuele Smaino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.48
3-0Nils Neuhaus clumsily knocks into Paul Matthäus. Nils Neuhaus is shown the yellow card! Paul Matthäus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.57
Stefan Kuzorra knocks the ball forward to Nico Schumacher. Nico Schumacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.17
Torsten Wilke threads the ball through to Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
84.45
Matt Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
85.41
Emanuele Smaino catches Paul Matthäus on the ankles. Emanuele Smaino is shown the yellow card! Paul Matthäus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.28
Torsten Wilke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Fernandes.
89.14
Paul Matthäus runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Matthäus shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Torsten Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matthäus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Matthäus plays a one-two with Nils Prantl and rushes in on goal... Paul Matthäus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Paul Matthäus scores for Hamburger SV!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Anton Schumacher 15, 21 Nils Prantl 36 Paul Matthäus 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anton Schumacher of Hamburger SV |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Giulio Circati (GK)
6
2. Kai Palumbo (DEF)
7
3. Simon Basler (DEF)
6
4. Matt Johnstone (DEF)
6
5. Dietmar Kurth (DEF)
6
6. Thomas Rahn (MID)
6
7. Paul Matthäus (MID)
8
8. Torsten Wilke (MID)
7
9. Anton Schumacher (ATT)
9
10. Nils Prantl (ATT)
8
11. Chris Wainwright (ATT)
8
12. Jimmy Martino (GK)
0
13. Cesar Fonseca (DEF)
0
14. Fernando Rey (DEF)
0
1. Jorge Mendes (GK)
7
2. Abdoullaye Castets (DEF)
6
3. Nils Neuhaus (DEF)
6
4. Mario Fernandes (DEF)
6
5. Mohamed Cloarec (DEF)
6
6. Emanuele Smaino (MID)
5
7. Hannes Gerlach (MID)
6
8. Stefan Kuzorra (MID)
6
9. Lennart Kuzorra (ATT)
6
10. Gerard Davids (ATT)
6
11. Nico Schumacher (ATT)
6
12. Graham Royce (DEF)
0
13. Philipp Meyer (MID)
6
14. Micha‘l Bah (ATT)
0