Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 8,881 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hässler.


0.00
Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
2.05
Vincenzo Völler barges into Jan Overath. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan Overath hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.26
With a delightful solo run, Jakob Welter stretches the opposition's defence. Jakob Welter knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Van Der Schaaf. Giovanni Van Der Schaaf gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Giovanni Van Der Schaaf scores for Hamburger SV!!
6.46
With great vision, Leon Nordwald plays the ball forward to Jan Rummenigge. Jan Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Staffolani. Francesco G. Staffolani whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Isaiah Chadwick with no chance!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
9.37
David Eder pushes mid-way up the pitch. David Eder flicks a high pass forward. Leon Jung holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Jung knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Völler.
12.52
Vasco Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Leon Nordwald. Vasco Moutinho is warned by the referee! Leon Nordwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.53
Jakob Welter clumsily knocks into Don Ferguson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.13
Vasco Moutinho hits a low pass to Leon Jung. Leon Jung shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
27.16
Jakob Welter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni Van Der Schaaf. Giovanni Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Rummenigge. Jan Rummenigge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Isaiah Chadwick keeps it out!
39.47
Florian Wendel flicks a high pass forward. Jan Rummenigge collects the pass. Jan Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Hamburger SV kicking off!
48.33
Marc Helmer knocks the ball forward to Jan Rummenigge. Jan Rummenigge runs straight at the defence! Jan Rummenigge takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
49.27
Jakob Welter chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Van Der Schaaf. Giovanni Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Chadwick who gathers it comfortably.
55.12
Ed Dreef knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zimmermann. Bakary Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Jan Overath holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Overath knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Jung. Leon Jung powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Markus Höfer with no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
67.05
Don Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Jung. Leon Jung plays a scrappy one-two with Jan Overath and stumbles forward towards the goal... Leon Jung cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but Vincenzo Völler blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
69.30
Jacob Drake hacks Nikos Zegers from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nikos Zegers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.45
Ed Dreef sees Linus Freund in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Freund makes a probing pass to Leon Jung. Leon Jung cuts inside the box! Leon Jung cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.41
Showing composure, Leon Nordwald plays the ball forward to Giovanni Van Der Schaaf. Giovanni Van Der Schaaf edges inside the box! Giovanni Van Der Schaaf strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
81.37
Paolo Mansouri hits a low pass to Vasco Moutinho. With vision, Vasco Moutinho plays the ball forward to Leon Jung. Leon Jung plays a scrappy one-two with Jan Overath and stumbles forward towards the goal... Leon Jung tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.25
Jacob Drake makes a simple pass to Leon Nordwald. Leon Nordwald runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leon Nordwald shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Isaiah Chadwick manages to gather it.
87.30
Vasco Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Jung. Leon Jung knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Linus Kauder.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.6%
57.4%
Play Area
29.4%
48.5%
22.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giovanni Van Der Schaaf of Hamburger SV

Match Ratings
1.Isaiah Chadwick (GK)
7
2.Ed Dreef (DEF)
6
3.David Eder (DEF)
6
4.Paolo Mansouri (DEF)
6
5.Don Ferguson (MID)
6
6.Linus Freund (MID)
6
7.Vasco Moutinho (MID)
7
8.Bakary Zimmermann (MID)
6
9.Nikos Zegers (ATT)
6
10.Jan Overath (ATT)
6
11.Leon Jung (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Julian Hanssen (DEF)
0
13.Alexander Roth (DEF)
0
14.Thomas Köller (GK)
0