Match Report


Hamburger SVHamburger SV     FC Ingolstadt 04FC Ingolstadt 04
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gennaro CainiG. Caini54
G
1
G
67Neil FergusonN. Ferguson
Davide RedaelliD. Redaelli73
D
2
D
77Fernando MonteroF. Montero
Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell69
D
3
D
70Scott GallacherS. Gallacher
Mauricio CarrascoM. Carrasco61
D
4captain
D
68Linus BuchwaldL. Buchwald
Malte ZieglerM. Ziegler46
D
5
D
63Arno SparwasserA. Sparwasser
Gerhard ZiegeG. Ziege73
M
6
M
75Alistair TolleyA. Tolley
Francisco TavaresF. Tavares53
M
7
M
70Kai PfeifferK. Pfeiffer
Kevin BremnerK. Bremner74
A
8
A
72Alexander GascoigneA. Gascoigne
Ernesto CarrascoE. Carrasco73
A
9
A
66Alexander TöpferA. Töpfer
Hugo CarrascoH. Carrasco71
A
captain10
A
63David ThieleD. Thiele
Martin BenfariM. Benfari68
A
11
A
54Armin OverathA. Overath
 
Linus KistnerL. Kistner62
A
12
M
65Nils RahnN. Rahn
Djibrill LempereurD. Lempereur51
G
13
D
62Marcel HoenessM. Hoeness
Marc MüllerM. Müller50
M
14
D
61John MortonJ. Morton

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FC Ingolstadt 04. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Ingolstadt 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Hässler.


0.00
FC Ingolstadt 04 kick off and get the match underway!
2.00
Kai Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward. Armin Overath holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Overath plays a scrappy one-two with David Thiele and advances towards the goal... Armin Overath makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Gary Caldwell is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
3.33
Francisco Tavares makes a simple pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner plays a one-two with Martin Benfari and advances towards the goal... Kevin Bremner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
4.29
Kai Pfeiffer hits a low pass to David Thiele. David Thiele skips past Davide Redaelli! Some world-class footwork from David Thiele provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Gennaro Caini had no chance!! Goal for FC Ingolstadt 04!
9.38
David Thiele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Pfeiffer. Kai Pfeiffer deftly passes the ball to Alexander Töpfer, releasing him through on goal. Alexander Töpfer rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.27
Alistair Tolley passes the ball forward to Kai Pfeiffer. Kai Pfeiffer plays the ball forward to Armin Overath. Armin Overath whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gennaro Caini comfortably punches it away to safety.
20.46
Linus Buchwald makes a probing pass to Armin Overath. Armin Overath knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but David Thiele is offside!
22.06
Alistair Tolley knocks the ball forward to Kai Pfeiffer. Kai Pfeiffer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.15
Kai Pfeiffer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kai Pfeiffer kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Tolley but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.46
Kai Pfeiffer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Kai Pfeiffer. Kai Pfeiffer beats his man to it with a header but Gennaro Caini reads it well. Great keeping!
32.26
Gerhard Ziege knocks the ball forward to Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.45
Gary Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Benfari but the linesman indicates offside!
40.56
Kai Pfeiffer knocks the ball forward to David Thiele. David Thiele puts a great ball through. Alexander Gascoigne runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.29
Mauricio Carrasco clumsily knocks into Kai Pfeiffer. The referee calls over Mauricio Carrasco and warns him to calm down! Kai Pfeiffer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Alistair Tolley picks a pass forward to Alexander Töpfer. Alexander Töpfer whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Gascoigne. Mauricio Carrasco hacks Alexander Gascoigne from behind! Alexander Gascoigne appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamburger SV appear unchanged since the first half. FC Ingolstadt 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamburger SV start the second half!
47.10
Kai Pfeiffer flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley shoots from distance but is denied by Gennaro Caini. Excellent save.
48.48
Francisco Tavares threads a neat ball through to Martin Benfari. Martin Benfari tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Neil Ferguson with no chance!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
51.36
Scott Gallacher clumsily knocks into Ernesto Carrasco. The referee calls over Scott Gallacher and shows him a yellow card! Ernesto Carrasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.44
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.20
FC Ingolstadt 04 have made a substitution with John Morton replacing Armin Overath .
61.24
Francisco Tavares catches Alexander Töpfer on the ankles. The referee calls over Francisco Tavares and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Töpfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.41
Francisco Tavares threads the ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Neil Ferguson manages to gather it.
69.29
Francisco Tavares takes it forward alone. Francisco Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Neil Ferguson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
71.28
Mauricio Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Francisco Tavares. Francisco Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Carrasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Carrasco runs straight at the defence! Hugo Carrasco cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.09
Gerhard Ziege sees Kevin Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.18
Gary Caldwell clumsily knocks into John Morton. Gary Caldwell is shown the yellow card! John Morton runs off the knock.
81.37
Kai Pfeiffer sees David Thiele in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Thiele skips past Mauricio Carrasco! David Thiele cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Mauricio Carrasco is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
83.58
Francisco Tavares plays the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Ziege. Gerhard Ziege makes a deft header. Neil Ferguson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.47
Kai Pfeiffer passes the ball forward to Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Hamburger SV

FC Ingolstadt 04
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
33.8%
44.2%
22.1%

Scorers
Martin Benfari 48
Hugo Carrasco 71
Gerhard Ziege 84
David Thiele 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kai Pfeiffer of FC Ingolstadt 04

Match Ratings