Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to Hamburger SV. A crowd of 12,846 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Malte Eilts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Malte Eilts.
0.00
0-0FSV Mainz 05 kick off and get the first half underway!
3.09
0-0Armin Lindemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Jung. Christian Jung flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Jentsch controls it well on his chest. Uwe Jentsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.18
0-0Bakary Geis makes a simple pass to Christian Jung. Christian Jung sees Uwe Jentsch in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uwe Jentsch threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
8.11
0-0Francisco Tavares sees Hugo Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Carrasco tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.11
Ernesto Carrasco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ernesto Carrasco finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
12.23
Malte Ziegler flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Tavares. Francisco Tavares sees Kevin Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.04
Francisco Tavares takes it forward alone. Francisco Tavares shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
16.07
0-0Gary Caldwell catches Martin Thielemann on the ankles. Gary Caldwell is shown the yellow card! Martin Thielemann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.07
0-0Free kick to FSV Mainz 05 just outside the area...
17.37
JŸrgen Heesakkers slowly runs up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
21.36
Francisco Tavares threads a neat ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Benfari. Martin Benfari flicks the ball with his head. Nicolas Knapp didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.44
Gary Caldwell hits it upfield. Martin Benfari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nicolas Knapp!
38.09
Gerhard Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Tavares collects the pass. Francisco Tavares plays the ball forward to Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
39.48
Silvain De Vogt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.27
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. Hamburger SV also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hamburger SV start the second half!
48.32
Martin Thielemann plays the ball forward to JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Thielemann. Martin Thielemann beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
49.32
1-0Armin Schell sees JŸrgen Heesakkers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. JŸrgen Heesakkers plays a scrappy one-two with Uwe Jentsch and advances towards the goal... JŸrgen Heesakkers strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for JŸrgen Heesakkers!
54.39
Uwe Jentsch runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Uwe Jentsch shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
65.53
Markus Raff knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Jentsch. Uwe Jentsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Thielemann. Martin Thielemann shoots from 20 yards but Gennaro Caini is on top of it.
67.20
Christian Jung takes it forward alone. Christian Jung sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.36
1-0Gerhard Ziege clumsily knocks into Christian Jung. Gerhard Ziege is shown the yellow card! Christian Jung hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.45
Silvain De Vogt sees Martin Thielemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Thielemann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gennaro Caini who gathers it comfortably.
78.43
JŸrgen Heesakkers clumsily knocks into Gerhard Ziege. JŸrgen Heesakkers is warned by the referee! Gerhard Ziege grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.05
Gerhard Ziege clumsily knocks into Bakary Geis. Gerhard Ziege is warned by the referee! Bakary Geis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.11
Francisco Tavares passes the ball forward to Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.35
Armin Lindemann pushes up the pitch. Armin Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Thielemann. Martin Thielemann shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
26.3%
42.1%
31.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to JŸrgen Heesakkers of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicolas Knapp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Armin Lindemann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Marcel Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Markus Raff (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Bakary Geis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Jung (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Uwe Jentsch (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Silvain De Vogt (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Armin Schell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | JŸrgen Heesakkers (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Martin Thielemann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Kaba Andenas (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hauke Witte (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Völler (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gennaro Caini (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Davide Redaelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Mauricio Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Malte Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerhard Ziege (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Francisco Tavares (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ernesto Carrasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Carrasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Benfari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Linus Kistner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Djibrill Lempereur (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc Müller (MID) | 0 | |