Official Cup

Arena do Gigante
Spectators: 811 (Terracing: 609, Seating: 186, VIP seats: 16) In the 2nd minute, Silvério Lopes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 4 played minutes FC Hamburg got a freekick which was hit by Hendrik Holletschek. 13 minutes into the match, FC Hamburg's goal looked a bit too open when Pontus Hjortberg came free, but Volker Harm reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of UPTEXTIL.COM booed when FC Hamburg was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Silvério Lopes didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, FC Hamburg's Volker Harm got control of the ball when Zé Paulo Queirós tried to sneak it across the goal line. Volker Harm took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Ødegaard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC Hamburg were awarded a corner in the 34th minute after UPTEXTIL.COM's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Frank Groth took the corner. FC Hamburg's Frank Groth was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Mateus Cruz in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Mateus Cruz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hendrik Holletschek in the 35th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, FC Hamburg's goalkeeper Volker Harm had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Belchior Mamatov. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cüneyt Berksoy in the 38th minute of play forced FC Hamburg's goalkeeper Volker Harm to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Volker Harm made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cüneyt Berksoy in the 41st minute of play. The referee felt a red card was in order, 43 minutes into the game, when Zé Paulo Queirós put in a rough tackle. After 43 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for UPTEXTIL.COM! In the 45th minute there was a penalty for FC Hamburg. Pompiliu Roşculeţ stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Mateus Cruz. 0-1. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pompiliu Roşculeţ made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martin Ødegaard in the 55th minute of play forced FC Hamburg's goalkeeper Volker Harm to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Martin Ødegaard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Volker Harm showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Martin Ødegaard in the 61st minute of the match. Paolo Ruisko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 62 minutes into the match, FC Hamburg's goal looked a bit too open when Paolo Ruisko came free, but Volker Harm reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When UPTEXTIL.COM's Martin Ødegaard in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Hamburg's goalie prevented a goal. Mateus Cruz made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Hendrik Holletschek sent off a good shot on target. Volker Harm showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Martin Ødegaard in the 77th minute of the match. In the 78th minute, Laurențiu Cinteză made a precise shot to the right of Mateus Cruz. UPTEXTIL.COM's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. FC Hamburg made a substitution. Ilkay Gündoğan replaced Frank Groth. FC Hamburg's Rainer Bethge was substituted for Markus Heimrath. In the 85th match minute, FC Hamburg was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rainer Bethge to maneuver through the defense. After 86 played minutes FC Hamburg got a freekick which was hit by Rainer Bethge. After having played for 92 minutes, Cüneyt Berksoy managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. UPTEXTIL.COM's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cüneyt Berksoy was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched FC Hamburg eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.