Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 12,998 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Arnold.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Arnold.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin start the match!
10.51
0-0Jan Winkler sees Kevin Witte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Witte shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.55
0-0Jan Winkler comes in with a late challenge on Paul Matthäus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Matthäus runs off the knock.
16.17
Showing composure, Chris Wainwright plays the ball forward to Torsten Wilke. Torsten Wilke knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Prantl. With a superhuman jump, Nils Prantl connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.29
0-0Thomas Rahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Wilke. Torsten Wilke makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
27.10
0-0Thomas Rahn makes a probing pass to Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uwe Haller who gathers it comfortably.
28.06
Paul Matthäus plays the ball forward to Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Matthäus and stumbles forward towards the goal... Chris Wainwright takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
39.47
Jan Winkler flicks a high pass forward to Markus Schönenborn who brings the ball under control. Markus Schönenborn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Johnstone.
44.18
0-0Kai Palumbo barges into Markus Schönenborn. Kai Palumbo is warned by the referee! Markus Schönenborn stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamburger SV appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hamburger SV kick off!
47.27
Antonio Zamora knocks the ball forward to Alberto Bower. Alberto Bower passes the ball forward to Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
51.41
Bakary Knapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Schönenborn. Markus Schönenborn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Kurth.
53.26
0-0Antonio Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Bower collects the pass. Alberto Bower hits a low pass to Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte advances inside the box! Kai Palumbo catches Kevin Witte on the ankles. Kevin Witte appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
55.50
Alberto Bower flicks a high pass forward. Markus Schönenborn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Markus Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.47
Nils Prantl passes the ball forward to Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.31
Matt Johnstone sees a break and surges forward. Matt Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Poschner.
89.46
Paul Matthäus threads the ball through to Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Köpke.
90.00
Oliver Poschner hacks Nils Prantl from behind! Oliver Poschner is warned by the referee! Nils Prantl runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
19.4%
56.7%
23.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Johnstone of Hamburger SV |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giulio Circati (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kai Palumbo (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Simon Basler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matt Johnstone (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Kurth (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Thomas Rahn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul Matthäus (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Torsten Wilke (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Anton Schumacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nils Prantl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Chris Wainwright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jimmy Martino (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cesar Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Rey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Uwe Haller (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hauke Köpke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oliver Poschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kieron Pallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Arendt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Bower (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jan Winkler (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Bakary Knapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Witte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Markus Schönenborn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wahid Ramond (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Neville (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc Bischoff (ATT) | 0 | |