Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . 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 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Szepan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Szepan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach get the match underway!
2.48
0-0Dietmar Kurth kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Basler. Simon Basler flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wainwright collects the pass. Chris Wainwright edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Chris Wainwright provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Behrens!
15.08
0-0Gerhard Schöll advances with the ball. Gerhard Schöll makes an attacking run forward. Gerhard Schöll passes the ball forward but Kai Meyer is offside!
20.10
0-0Marcel Arnold makes a probing pass to Kai Meyer. Kai Meyer cuts inside the box! Simon Basler catches Kai Meyer on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
22.21
Simon Basler runs forward with the ball. Simon Basler knocks the ball forward to Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nils Prantl. Simon Turek catches Nils Prantl on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.25
1-0Thomas Rahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Wainwright!
27.57
Matt Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Wilke controls it well on his chest. Torsten Wilke whips in a cross ball towards Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Paul Behrens had no chance!! Goal for Hamburger SV!
33.30
Dominique Valk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Meyer. Kai Meyer plays a one-two with Julian Rahn and rushes in on goal... Kai Meyer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.56
2-1Kai Meyer surges forward with the ball. Kai Meyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giulio Circati who gathers it comfortably.
44.56
Thomas Rahn hits a low pass to Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hamburger SV kick off!
48.37
2-1Julian Rahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Meyer. Kai Meyer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Simon Basler's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
53.37
Gerhard Schöll deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Meyer. Kai Meyer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Morris Defoe is offside!
57.58
2-1Torsten Wilke decides to run forward with the ball. Torsten Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
67.02
Torsten Wilke flicks a high ball forward to Paul Matthäus who takes it down. Paul Matthäus knocks the ball forward to Thomas Rahn. Thomas Rahn shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.16
Kai Palumbo knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rahn. Thomas Rahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
72.44
Simon Turek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Meyer. Kai Meyer plays the ball forward to Morris Defoe. Morris Defoe shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
84.49
Torsten Wilke hits a low pass to Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
29.1%
45.3%
25.6%
Scorers
| Chris Wainwright 24 Nils Prantl 28 | Kai Meyer 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Torsten Wilke of Hamburger SV |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giulio Circati (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kai Palumbo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Basler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matt Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Kurth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Thomas Rahn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul Matthäus (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Torsten Wilke (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Anton Schumacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nils Prantl (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Chris Wainwright (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jimmy Martino (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cesar Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Rey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul Behrens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerhard Schöll (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Steven Rascle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oliver Prantl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Rahn (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marcel Arnold (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominique Valk (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Morris Defoe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kai Meyer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kai Geis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Polheim (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lennart Schäfer (DEF) | 0 | |