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Gornhausen Stadion
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Kai Gläßel made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute of the match Raphael Eckhardt shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ulf Zöller showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Ulf Zöller showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Herbert Neumann, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. 6 minutes into the game, Hamburger SV's Timm Tenberge nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ulf Zöller made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 15th match minute, FC Frankfurt was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aimo Bauer to maneuver through the defense. In the 20th minute Martin Jungwirth shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ulf Zöller saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, FC Frankfurt's Bo Hirt got a free kick in the 21st minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Martin Jungwirth in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ulf Zöller prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 24th minute, Timm Tenberge ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ulf Zöller was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. Ehrhard Hasse showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Willy Ochs, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Ehrhard Hasse showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kai Gläßel, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martin Jungwirth in the 31st minute of play forced FC Frankfurt's goalkeeper Ulf Zöller to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 32 played minutes Hamburger SV got a freekick which was hit by Luz Kahraman. Bo Hirt was shown his second yellow card after 35 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After a rather tough play, FC Frankfurt's Bo Hirt got a free kick in the 35th minute. Aimo Bauer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Willy Ochs's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ehrhard Hasse read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 45th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Kai Gläßel charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kai Gläßel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ulf Zöller made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Timm Tenberge in the 56th minute of play. Markus Goldenbogen's late challenge caught a FC Frankfurt's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Markus Goldenbogen helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Hamburger SV's Markus Goldenbogen got a free kick in the 58th minute. Ulf Zöller was out of position in the 61 minute of play, and Timm Tenberge capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Timm Tenberge really showed his touch with that goal: 1-3. In the 65th minute, one of Hamburger SV:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Hamburger SV. The referee gave FC Frankfurt a penalty, 67 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Witold Griefahn, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Hamburger SV's Ehrhard Hasse. 2-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aimo Bauer in the 72nd minute of play forced Hamburger SV's goalkeeper Ehrhard Hasse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to FC Frankfurt getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Willy Ochs hit a great ball. In the 75th minute, Hamburger SV's Timm Tenberge dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-4. When FC Frankfurt's Aimo Bauer in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hamburger SV's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Aimo Bauer managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Frankfurt's supporters rose to their feet, but Aimo Bauer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ehrhard Hasse breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Aimo Bauer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 94 minutes into the game, Aimo Bauer cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-4. Ehrhard Hasse was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Hamburger SV walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.