Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at AOL Arena where Hamburger SV play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 19,762 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamburger SV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Hamann.


0.00
BV Borussia Dortmund start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.41
Christian Nyarko lofts the ball long. Robert Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards John Bresciano. John Bresciano connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.12
Callum Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to John Bresciano who brings the ball under control. John Bresciano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.26
Steve Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Kaiser who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Kaiser flicks a high ball forward to Paul Cziommer who takes it down. Paul Cziommer sees Allan Gautier just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Allan Gautier looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Youri Kolyvanov gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
18.16
Luis Farías sees Robert Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
20.04
Dietmar Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Allan Gautier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Allan Gautier knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Lopes. Manuel Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Youri Kolyvanov picks it out of the air!
21.50
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.49
Ciro Di Salvatore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Bresciano. John Bresciano knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
26.30
Callum Ferguson makes a simple pass to John Bresciano. John Bresciano finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.11
Brendan Gerrard sees Ciro Di Salvatore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ciro Di Salvatore flicks a high pass forward. Robert Jacobs controls it well on his chest. Robert Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards John Bresciano. John Bresciano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Paul Mcinnes!
32.17
Vincenzo Kaiser kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Lopes. Manuel Lopes cuts inside the box! Manuel Lopes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
33.41
Steve Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Helmer who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Helmer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dietmar Helmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Youri Kolyvanov smothers it!
38.49
Gavin McCoist passes the ball forward to Paul Cziommer. Paul Cziommer advances inside the box! Paul Cziommer shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.38
Robert Jacobs barges into Steve Rodgers. The referee calls over Robert Jacobs and shows him a yellow card! Steve Rodgers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.39
Callum Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. John Bresciano collects the pass. John Bresciano lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.03
Dietmar Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Paul Cziommer controls it well on his chest. Paul Cziommer skips past Brendan Gerrard! Some good footwork from Paul Cziommer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamburger SV players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Hamburger SV kicking off!
47.51
Vincenzo Kaiser barges into Luis Farías. The referee brings Vincenzo Kaiser to one side and gives him a warning! Luis Farías hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.13
Callum Ferguson sees Robert Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
51.22
Luis Farías flicks a high pass forward. Robert Jacobs easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
54.43
With a delightful solo run, Vincenzo Kaiser stretches the opposition's defence. Vincenzo Kaiser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Verges.
55.25
Callum Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.40
Callum Ferguson sees a break and surges forward. Callum Ferguson shoots from distance. It's there!! Paul Mcinnes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.08
Johan Jonssen runs up as Callum Ferguson takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Johan Jonssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Hidalgo but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.19
Gavin McCoist makes a simple pass to Manuel Lopes. Manuel Lopes shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
73.27
Callum Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to John Bresciano. John Bresciano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Ball.
75.11
Gavin McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Allan Gautier who takes it down. Allan Gautier makes a probing pass to Manuel Lopes but he's offside!
77.58
BV Borussia Dortmund have made 2 substitutions with Bruno Avalos replacing Brendan Gerrard and Ulrich Kerhuiel replacing Johan Jonssen .
78.59
Bruno Avalos makes a probing pass to Luis Farías. Luis Farías flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Hidalgo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.43
Victor Verges hacks Paul Cziommer from behind! Victor Verges is warned by the referee! Paul Cziommer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.12
Vincenzo Kaiser catches Luis Farías on the ankles. Vincenzo Kaiser is given another warning by the referee! Luis Farías stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
33.3%
45.7%
21%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Ferguson of BV Borussia Dortmund

Match Ratings
1.Paul Mcinnes (GK)
6
2.Miguel Navarro (DEF)
6
3.Fredrik Ball (DEF)
6
4.Steve Rodgers (DEF)
7
5.Samir Jentsch (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Kaiser (MID)
6
7.Gavin McCoist (MID)
6
8.Dietmar Helmer (MID)
7
9.Allan Gautier (ATT)
6
10.Paul Cziommer (ATT)
7
11.Manuel Lopes (ATT)
6
 
12.Jody Ripley (MID)
0
13.Lars Böhm (ATT)
0
14.Alberto Clemence (MID)
0

1.Youri Kolyvanov (GK)
7
2.Brendan Gerrard (DEF)
6
3.Christian Nyarko (DEF)
6
4.Victor Verges (DEF)
5
5.Johan Jonssen (MID)
6
6.Callum Ferguson (MID)goal scored
9
7.Ciro Di Salvatore (MID)
6
8.Luis Farías (MID)
6
9.Robert Jacobs (ATT)yellow card
6
10.John Bresciano (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gabriel Hidalgo (ATT)
6
 
12.Bruno Avalos (DEF)
6
13.Ulrich Kerhuiel (MID)
6
14.Chris Ybarra (ATT)
0