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Hamburg Fußball Aren
Spectators: 7126 (Terracing: 5250, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) In the 2nd minute, FC Frankfurt's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Martin Jungwirth fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After a rather tough play, FC Frankfurt's Bo Hirt got a free kick in the 9th minute. If Aimo Bauer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Michael Rauen kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. In the 20th match minute, Hamburger SV was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Michael Rauen to maneuver through the defense. After 21 played minutes, FC Frankfurt's Witold Griefahn shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ehrhard Hasse came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in FC Frankfurt reached it. When Hamburger SV's Martin Jungwirth in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Frankfurt's goalie prevented a goal. Christoph Mayer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Michael Rauen fell near the penalty area in the 29th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hamburger SV's protests and gave Michael Rauen a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Hamburger SV getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Michael Rauen hit a great ball. Ehrhard Hasse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aimo Bauer in the 31st minute of play. If Kai Gläßel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 36th minute FC Frankfurt were awarded a corner. Witold Griefahn went to the cornerflag to take it. FC Frankfurt's Witold Griefahn was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Ehrhard Hasse in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aimo Bauer in the 40th minute of play forced Hamburger SV's goalkeeper Ehrhard Hasse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Martin Jungwirth made the kick off in the second half. Markus Goldenbogen kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Ehrhard Hasse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kai Gläßel in the 60th minute of play. In the 62nd minute, Witold Griefahn hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Martin Jungwirth received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Ulf Zöller tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kai Gläßel in the 67th minute of play forced Hamburger SV's goalkeeper Ehrhard Hasse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 68 played minutes FC Frankfurt got a freekick which was hit by Bo Hirt. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Christoph Mayer managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hamburger SV's supporters rose to their feet, but Christoph Mayer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ulf Zöller breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Aimo Bauer's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 73rdth minute, Ehrhard Hasse skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 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. Aimo Bauer who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 79thth minute tested the skills of Ehrhard Hasse when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 79 minutes, Willy Ochs mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Frankfurt and the Hamburger SV players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, FC Frankfurt's Willy Ochs got a free kick in the 79th minute. After having played for 84 minutes, Aimo Bauer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Frankfurt's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aimo Bauer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Hamburger SV's Raphael Eckhardt got a free kick in the 85th minute. In the 96th match minute, FC Frankfurt was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Willy Ochs to maneuver through the defense. FC Frankfurt's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.