Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to VfL Wolfsburg. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamburger SV and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Szepan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamburger SV and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Szepan.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hamburger SV kicking off!
10.58
0-0Matt Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Wilke. Torsten Wilke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.15
Oliver Kühn makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Kühn cuts inside the box! Oliver Kühn tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
14.15
0-0Oliver Kühn barges into Chris Wainwright. Oliver Kühn is given a warning by the referee! Chris Wainwright stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.47
0-0Thomas Rahn flicks a high ball forward to Nils Prantl who takes it down. Nils Prantl whips in a cross ball towards Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ivan Sanchez!
24.55
Matt Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Anton Schumacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Schumacher whips in a cross ball towards Chris Wainwright. Chris Wainwright whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
26.34
Rainer Hermann chips the ball to his team mate, Tijani Van Vliet. Tijani Van Vliet flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Rahn. Linus Rahn tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Giulio Circati.
27.10
0-0Billy Vickers threads a neat ball through to Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm cuts inside the box! Dietmar Kurth catches Thomas Dehm on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
30.35
0-0Tijani Van Vliet flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Kurth.
33.25
Linus Rahn comes in with a late challenge on Simon Basler. Linus Rahn is warned by the referee! Simon Basler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.16
Rainer Hermann flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Dehm who takes it down. Thomas Dehm passes the ball forward to Billy Vickers. Billy Vickers knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Rahn. Linus Rahn comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
38.12
Oliver Kühn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Rahn. Linus Rahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.08
Matt Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Kai Palumbo collects the pass. Kai Palumbo brings the ball forward. Kai Palumbo whips in a cross ball towards Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ivan Sanchez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
44.50
Torsten Wilke receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Matthäus. Torsten Wilke flicks a high pass forward to Chris Wainwright who brings the ball under control. Chris Wainwright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Oliver Kühn flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Dehm controls it well on his chest. Thomas Dehm rushes past Matt Johnstone! Thomas Dehm side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Giulio Circati. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamburger SV appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off the second half!
47.09
Dietmar Kurth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Rahn. Thomas Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matthäus collects the pass. Paul Matthäus shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Ivan Sanchez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
48.54
0-0Corner kick to Hamburger SV. Giulio Circati plays it short to Anton Schumacher. Anton Schumacher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.26
Thomas Dehm comes in with a late challenge on Matt Johnstone. Thomas Dehm is warned by the referee! Matt Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.52
Torsten Wilke flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Matthäus. Paul Matthäus skips past Pierre G. Taibi! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Matthäus provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.57
0-0VfL Wolfsburg have made 3 substitutions with Felipe Diaz replacing Seyni Mermet, Teddy Mike replacing Oliver Kühn and Frank Jess replacing Linus Rahn .
61.58
Thomas Dehm clumsily knocks into Matt Johnstone. The referee calls over Thomas Dehm again and warns him to calm down! Matt Johnstone runs off the knock.
63.42
0-0Pierre G. Taibi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Mike. Teddy Mike hits a low pass to Tijani Van Vliet. Tijani Van Vliet threads the ball through to Frank Jess but he's offside!
73.26
Billy Vickers kicks a strong pass forward to Tijani Van Vliet. Tijani Van Vliet shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
75.01
Thomas Rahn threads a neat ball through to Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl makes a simple pass, allowing Anton Schumacher to run into the box. Anton Schumacher shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ivan Sanchez.
76.36
Giulio Circati takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Torsten Wilke. Torsten Wilke heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Paul Matthäus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
78.40
Dietmar Kurth catches Frank Jess on the ankles. Dietmar Kurth is warned by the referee! Frank Jess runs off the knock.
81.34
0-0Ross Watson catches Simon Basler on the ankles. Ross Watson is shown the yellow card! Simon Basler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.01
Paul Matthäus flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Prantl. Nils Prantl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Sanchez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.6%
48.1%
23.4%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Sanchez of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giulio Circati (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kai Palumbo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Simon Basler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Johnstone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Kurth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Thomas Rahn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul Matthäus (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Torsten Wilke (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Anton Schumacher (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nils Prantl (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Chris Wainwright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jimmy Martino (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cesar Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Rey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ivan Sanchez (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Pierre G. Taibi (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Rainer Hermann (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Miguel Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Seyni Mermet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Kühn (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Tijani Van Vliet (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Vickers (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Thomas Dehm (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Linus Rahn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ross Watson (ATT) |  | 4 |
| 12. | Felipe Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Teddy Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frank Jess (ATT) | 6 | |