Match Report


Hamburger SVHamburger SV     VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart
Computer Player Computer Player Jamie parr Jamie parr
Gennaro CainiG. Caini54
G
1
G
78Pedro LimaP. Lima
Davide RedaelliD. Redaelli73
D
2
D
80Peter KeeganP. Keegan
Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell68
D
3
D
79Paul BrownP. Brown
Graeme RoyceG. Royce68
D
4
D
78Pegguy LuccinP. Luccin
James GrimandiJ. Grimandi43
D
5
M
78Jonathan RufusJ. Rufus
Gerhard ZiegeG. Ziege72
M
6captain
M
75Celestine AliyuC. Aliyu
Nigel MakinN. Makin65
M
7
M
75Helder AlmeidaH. Almeida
Linus HollmerL. Hollmer74
A
8
M
82Guy CoppensG. Coppens
Ernesto CarrascoE. Carrasco72
A
9
A
80Luigi LéonardL. Léonard
Kevin BremnerK. Bremner72
A
captain10
A
78Steffen KirschnerS. Kirschner
Hugo CarrascoH. Carrasco69
A
11
A
83George EadieG. Eadie
 
Martin BenfariM. Benfari67
A
12
M
39Olaf JansenO. Jansen
Djibrill LempereurD. Lempereur50
G
13
A
84Henry MartinsH. Martins
Tobias DehmT. Dehm48
A
14
A
43Antoine KanteA. Kante

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 17,437 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Schröder.


0.00
The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
4.52
Nigel Makin makes a beautiful solo run. Nigel Makin knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.38
Graeme Royce darts forward. Graeme Royce threads a neat ball through to Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Pedro Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
12.49
Steffen Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. George Eadie controls it well on his chest. George Eadie threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jonathan Rufus. Some silky footwork from Jonathan Rufus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.17
Paul Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonathan Rufus knocks in a cross ball towards Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Gennaro Caini reads it well. He makes it look easy!
21.35
Paul Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gennaro Caini manages to keep it out.
24.56
Luigi Léonard kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner knocks the ball forward to Helder Almeida but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.12
Helder Almeida makes a probing pass to George Eadie. George Eadie makes a probing pass between the defence to Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
28.01
Graeme Royce darts forward. Graeme Royce threads the ball through to Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.34
Nigel Makin sees Hugo Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Carrasco tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.16
Graeme Royce threads the ball through to Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.20
Gary Caldwell surges forward with the ball. Gary Caldwell plays the ball forward to Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pegguy Luccin.
36.35
Paul Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu flicks a high pass forward. George Eadie collects the pass. George Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.19
Helder Almeida hits a low pass to George Eadie. George Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.37
Celestine Aliyu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Makin.
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. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamburger SV kick off the second half!
47.25
Luigi Léonard clumsily knocks into James Grimandi. The referee calls over Luigi Léonard and shows him a yellow card! James Grimandi stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.01
Peter Keegan barges into Gerhard Ziege. Peter Keegan is shown the yellow card! Gerhard Ziege hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.19
Helder Almeida catches Nigel Makin on the ankles. Helder Almeida is warned by the referee! Nigel Makin stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.54
Linus Hollmer barges into Peter Keegan. Linus Hollmer is warned by the referee! Peter Keegan stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.02
Gary Caldwell clumsily knocks into Helder Almeida. The referee calls over Gary Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Helder Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.38
Gary Caldwell darts forward. Gary Caldwell brings the ball forward. Gary Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Brown.
61.41
Paul Brown passes the ball forward to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Grimandi.
67.01
Nigel Makin makes a strong solo run forward. Nigel Makin threads the ball through to Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
75.23
Luigi Léonard sees space and advances. Luigi Léonard whips in a cross ball towards Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.57
Gerhard Ziege makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin shoots from outside the area but is denied by Pedro Lima. Excellent save.
78.34
Peter Keegan passes the ball forward to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu knocks the ball forward to Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.48
Peter Keegan kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus threads a neat ball through to Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gennaro Caini with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
84.20
Gary Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Ziege who takes it down. Gerhard Ziege decides to run forward with the ball. Gerhard Ziege knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Carrasco!
87.58
Pegguy Luccin flicks a high pass forward. Celestine Aliyu controls it well on his chest. Celestine Aliyu threads a neat ball through to George Eadie. George Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Gary Caldwell. Excellent block.
89.18
Celestine Aliyu comes in with a late challenge on Gerhard Ziege. The referee brings Celestine Aliyu to one side and gives him a warning! Gerhard Ziege hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamburger SV

VfB Stuttgart
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
33.3%
40.5%
26.2%

Scorers
Hugo Carrasco 84
Jonathan Rufus 12
Luigi Léonard 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Rufus of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings
1.Gennaro Caini (GK)
6
2.Davide Redaelli (DEF)
6
3.Gary Caldwell (DEF)
7
4.Graeme Royce (DEF)
7
5.James Grimandi (DEF)
6
6.Gerhard Ziege (MID)
7
7.Nigel Makin (MID)
8
8.Linus Hollmer (ATT)
6
9.Ernesto Carrasco (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
6
11.Hugo Carrasco (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Martin Benfari (ATT)
0
13.Djibrill Lempereur (GK)
0
14.Tobias Dehm (ATT)
0

1.Pedro Lima (GK)
7
2.Peter Keegan (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Paul Brown (DEF)
7
4.Pegguy Luccin (DEF)
6
5.Jonathan Rufus (MID)goal scored
9
6.Celestine Aliyu (MID)
6
7.Helder Almeida (MID)
6
8.Guy Coppens (MID)
6
9.Luigi Léonard (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Steffen Kirschner (ATT)
6
11.George Eadie (ATT)
7
 
12.Olaf Jansen (MID)
0
13.Henry Martins (ATT)
0
14.Antoine Kante (ATT)
0