Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to Hamburger SV. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Schramm.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Schramm.
0.00
0-0Alemannia Aachen kick off and get the match underway!
3.18
0-0Walter Savino kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
6.59
Walter Savino surges forward with the ball. Walter Savino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
8.12
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Farid Kermali plays the ball forward to Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
20.00
Malte Friedmann hits a long diagonal ball forward. Humphrey Turpijn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Jesús Trejo manages to keep it out.
21.23
Martin Widmann threads a neat ball through to Walter Savino. Walter Savino shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
24.15
Walter Savino takes it forward alone. Walter Savino shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
26.19
Tony Mans hits a low pass to Farid Kermali. Farid Kermali advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Farid Kermali provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Leon Arendt. Excellent save.
36.33
Mark King sees Tony Mans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Mans flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Fernando Rodriguez shoots from long range but somehow Leon Arendt manages to keep it out.
38.55
0-1Mark King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby knocks the ball forward to Valentino Lambrughi. Valentino Lambrughi skips past Matthias Köpke! Valentino Lambrughi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Leon Arendt had no chance!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
42.12
0-1Tommy Barmby picks a pass forward to Valentino Lambrughi. Valentino Lambrughi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.56
Walter Savino flicks a high ball forward to Humphrey Turpijn who takes it down. Humphrey Turpijn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jesús Trejo with no chance!! Goal for Alemannia Aachen!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen appear unchanged since the first half. Hamburger SV have changed their lineup with Marcos Nunez replacing Farid Kermali.
45.00
Hamburger SV kick off the second half!
48.53
Steffen Behrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby advances with the ball. Tommy Barmby shoots from distance but Leon Arendt is on top of it.
51.10
Steffen Behrens makes a probing pass to Tony Mans. Tony Mans chips the ball to his team mate, Valentino Lambrughi. Valentino Lambrughi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Leon Arendt. What a save!
54.12
1-1Fernando Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Valentino Lambrughi. Valentino Lambrughi kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Mans but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.50
1-1Eric Netzer clumsily knocks into Tony Mans. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Mans runs off the knock.
60.28
1-1Hamburger SV have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Firly replacing Arnauld Pane and Roberto Ribeiro replacing Tony Mans .
61.35
Eric Netzer flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Buchwald controls it well on his chest. Matthias Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Humphrey Turpijn. Humphrey Turpijn makes a great pass forward. Martin Widmann sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
63.51
Martin Widmann clumsily knocks into Roberto Ribeiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.14
Roberto Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Francke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Francke shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.31
Mark King passes the ball forward to Roberto Ribeiro. Roberto Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Valentino Lambrughi. Valentino Lambrughi shoots from distance. Leon Arendt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
71.21
1-1Tommy Barmby hacks Martin Widmann from behind! Tommy Barmby is given a warning by the referee! Martin Widmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.06
Steffen Behrens sees Roberto Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Ribeiro sees Tommy Barmby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Barmby shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.28
Tommy Barmby sees Hannes Francke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Francke knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Ribeiro. Roberto Ribeiro makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
77.13
Oscar Cimarelli pushes mid-way up the pitch. Oscar Cimarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez shoots from distance but Jesús Trejo is on top of it.
81.51
Tommy Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Nunez. Marcos Nunez threads a neat ball through to Tommy Barmby. Some silky footwork from Tommy Barmby provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.40
Matthias Buchwald makes a simple pass to Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.15
Walter Savino flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Mendez who brings the ball under control. Francisco Mendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jesús Trejo smothers it!
90.00
Steffen Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Roberto Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Hannes Francke. Hannes Francke whips in a cross ball towards Valentino Lambrughi. Valentino Lambrughi rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
30.1%
44.6%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Barmby of Hamburger SV |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leon Arendt (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Oscar Cimarelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eric Netzer (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Malte Friedmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthias Köpke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Walter Savino (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matthias Buchwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Widmann (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Sven Beck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Humphrey Turpijn (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Francisco Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lennart Basler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Haller (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Guy Brogno (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jesús Trejo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cosimo Macchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steffen Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arnauld Pane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tommy Barmby (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Tony Mans (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Farid Kermali (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hannes Francke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Rodriguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Valentino Lambrughi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Carlos Firly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roberto Ribeiro (MID) | | 8 |
| 14. | Marcos Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |