Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to Hamburger SV. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
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 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tobias Schacht.


0.00
Hamburger SV kick off and get the first half underway!
4.52
Matt Glass sees Tobias Schrader in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Tobias Schrader plays the ball forward to Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke makes a great pass forward. Malcolm Wetherall runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.28
Lars Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Anton Kneissl holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Kneissl darts forward. Anton Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Wetherall. Malcolm Wetherall makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
12.10
Paul Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Rahn collects the pass. Thomas Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Nils Prantl controls it well on his chest. Nils Prantl whips in a cross ball towards Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.30
Nico Kuzorra makes a probing pass to Moritz Eberle. Moritz Eberle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Wetherall but he's offside!
18.24
Tobias Schrader barges into Kai Palumbo. The referee brings Tobias Schrader to one side and gives him a warning! Kai Palumbo stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.24
Moritz Eberle takes a quick throw-in, which Anton Kneissl takes on the chest. Anton Kneissl flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Kuzorra. Nico Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giulio Circati who gathers it comfortably.
28.33
Lars Friedmann sees Malcolm Wetherall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malcolm Wetherall makes an attacking run forward. Malcolm Wetherall controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Albrecht Jaschke through on goal. Albrecht Jaschke shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
30.24
FSV Mainz 05 are keeping most of the possession.
32.40
Thomas Rahn plays the ball forward to Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.35
Simon Basler passes the ball forward to Torsten Wilke. Torsten Wilke knocks the ball forward to Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Friedmann.
36.16
Kai Palumbo knocks the ball forward to Torsten Wilke. Torsten Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles 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
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
48.39
Torsten Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Röhner who gathers it comfortably.
51.19
Torsten Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Rummenigge.
54.55
Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Schrader holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tobias Schrader decides to run forward with the ball. Tobias Schrader shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
55.16
Anton Kneissl passes the ball forward to Malcolm Wetherall. Malcolm Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Jaschke. With a superhuman jump, Albrecht Jaschke connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
71.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Lars Friedmann plays the ball forward to Anton Kneissl. Anton Kneissl flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Wetherall. Malcolm Wetherall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giulio Circati who gathers it comfortably.
77.58
Torsten Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wainwright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Wainwright shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
78.27
Nils Prantl threads a neat ball through to Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nils Prantl!
84.14
Nils Prantl comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Zimmermann. Nils Prantl is shown the yellow card! Matthias Zimmermann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.09
Anton Schumacher hacks Nico Kuzorra from behind! Anton Schumacher is warned by the referee! Nico Kuzorra carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Matt Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
29.9%
45.5%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nils Prantl of Hamburger SV

Match Ratings
1.Giulio Circati (GK)
6
2.Kai Palumbo (DEF)
6
3.Simon Basler (DEF)
6
4.Matt Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Dietmar Kurth (DEF)
6
6.Thomas Rahn (MID)
6
7.Paul Matthäus (MID)
6
8.Torsten Wilke (MID)
7
9.Anton Schumacher (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Nils Prantl (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Chris Wainwright (ATT)
7
 
12.Jimmy Martino (GK)
0
13.Cesar Fonseca (DEF)
0
14.Fernando Rey (DEF)
0