Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to Bayer Leverkusen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
0.00
0-0Hamburger SV start the match!
2.02
0-0Tony Mans flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ribeiro. Roberto Ribeiro shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
3.41
1-0Tony Mans advances with the ball. Tony Mans whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Rodriguez. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Rodriguez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.54
1-0Tony Mans passes the ball forward to Roberto Ribeiro. Roberto Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez makes a deft header. The ball comes off Mauricio Redondo and the loose ball is cleared up field.
14.16
Steffen Behrens threads the ball through to Roberto Ribeiro. Roberto Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Mans. Tony Mans hits a low pass to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Peter van der Meer had no chance!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
22.33
2-0Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Redknapp who takes it down. Shaun Redknapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes plays a one-two with Romero P. Hidalgo and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Les Oakes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
30.51
Shaun Redknapp threads the ball through to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.19
Shaun Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Jesús Trejo!
34.13
Steffen Behrens threads the ball through to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yuri Riverola whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Peter van der Meer keeps it out!
36.45
2-0Mauricio Ruiz hits a low pass to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Kühn collects the pass. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jesús Trejo who gathers it comfortably.
38.05
Shaun Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Les Oakes controls it well on his chest. Les Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
44.18
Shaun Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Kühn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamburger SV have changed their lineup with Arnauld Pane replacing Steffen Behrens, Tommy Barmby replacing Roberto Ribeiro and Alassandro Radice replacing Valentino Lambrughi. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the second half underway!
47.51
With a delightful solo run, Tommy Barmby stretches the opposition's defence. Tommy Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.09
Shaun Redknapp pushes mid-way up the pitch. Shaun Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Kühn who takes it down. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark King.
51.17
Cosimo Macchi flicks a high pass forward. Tony Mans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Mans flicks a high ball forward to Alassandro Radice who takes it down. Alassandro Radice lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.02
Shaun Redknapp plays the ball forward to George Owen. George Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.57
3-1Bayer Leverkusen have made 3 substitutions with Salvador Traynor replacing Shaun Redknapp, Roberto Flores replacing George Owen and Jason Marr replacing Thomas Kühn .
63.40
Arnauld Pane flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Barmby who brings the ball under control. Tommy Barmby passes the ball forward to Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.43
Arnauld Pane flicks a high pass forward. Tony Mans collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Tony Mans stretches the opposition's defence. Tony Mans tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
69.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Tony Mans plays the ball forward to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.39
Mauricio Ruiz passes the ball forward to Ian Barton. Ian Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jesús Trejo effortlessly smothers it!
73.19
Tony Mans kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby shoots from distance but it is miles over!
75.48
Tony Mans threads the ball through to Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.12
Arnauld Pane pushes up the pitch. Arnauld Pane makes a probing pass to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Peter van der Meer easily gets down and covers it.
83.40
Tony Mans plays the ball forward to Hannes Francke. Hannes Francke whips in a cross ball towards Alassandro Radice. With a superhuman jump, Alassandro Radice connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.45
Karim Latuheru makes a probing pass to Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Alassandro Radice. Alassandro Radice makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
28.4%
40.5%
31.1%
Scorers
| Fernando Rodriguez 3, 51 Yuri Riverola 14 Alassandro Radice 83 | Thomas Kühn 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Mans of Hamburger SV |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jesús Trejo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cosimo Macchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steffen Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Karim Latuheru (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tony Mans (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Fernando Rodriguez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Hannes Francke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yuri Riverola (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Valentino Lambrughi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arnauld Pane (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Tommy Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alassandro Radice (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Shaun Redknapp (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | George Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roberto Flores (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jason Marr (ATT) | 6 | |