Hamburg SV vs Arsenal
Match pulse
HSVAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
Who won: Arsenal 2-1
Arsenal beat Hamburg SV 2-1 on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at AOL-Arena. Goals for Hamburg: Boubacar Sanogo (90'+1'). Goals for Arsenal: Gilberto Silva (12' pen) and Tomas Rosicky (53').
Play by play
- 91'
A first-half penalty for skipper Gilberto Silva and a stunning strike from Thomas Rosicky ensure Arsenal start their Champions League campaign with a win. A late strike from Boubacar Sanogo salvaged some pride for the home side but Arsenal dominated throughout and were good value for their win.
- 91'
FULL TIME: HAMBURG 1-2 ARSENAL
- 91'
It's been over 14 hours since Lehmann has conceeded a Champions League goal but Sanogo's goal has given the home support some hope. Jarolim's fine run and pull back finds the striker who fires past two defenders to give the home side hope.
- 91'
GOAL: HAMBURG 1-2 ARSENAL Sanogo
- 89'
Goal disallowed for Hamburg. Trochowski crashes a fierce drive off the bar and Sanogo heads in Wicky's shot from the rebound. He should have left it as he was miles offside. Lehmann's European cleansheet record is intact for now.
- 87'
Guerrero, the only Hamburg player with any running in him is caught offside when in a dangerous position.
- 85'
The game is being played at walking pace now and the Hamburg players look shattered. Five minutes left before they can rest up in the bar.
- 83'
Goodness knows how many passes Arsenal have strung together in this move. Flamini ruins the attack with a wasteful cross that is easily gathered by Wacker.
- 81'
Luboja's evening comes to an end. The ridiculous hair style from the midfielder has forced the manager to bring him off. On comes Guerrero.
- 80'
The German fans have found their voice again but there's not too much to get excited about on the field. Maybe it's the Hoffmeister keeping them chirpy.
- 78'
Great phase of play for Arsenal as Baptista plays a one-two with Adebayor. Wacker just gets there before the Brazilian to smother the danger.
- 77'
What a chance! Gilberto should have had his second goal of the game. The Brazilian finds himself unmarked in the box but somehow heads over from Hleb's corner. Make no mistake he should have scored.
- 75'
The tempo has eased up now with Hamburg running out of ideas. Arsenal don't seem too worried and are happy playing keep ball.
- 73'
Arsenal want a third and Adebayor is keen to get on the scoresheet. A searching run from the Togan almost presents himself with a chance.
- 71'
Arsenal have used their numerical advantage well and have controlled proceedings. Fabregas has run the game from the centre of the park and Rosicky is a constant menace drifting in from the wing.
- 69'
Arsenal decide to make a double change and Hleb is replaced by Baptista and van Persie comes off for Flamini.
- 68'
Hamburg are being restricted to long shots now and Sanogo half-heartedly has a go from 25 yards. But poor contact and no power result in an easy save for Lehmann.
- 66'
Free-kick to Arsenal and van Persie stings the hands of the goalkeeper. It was a fierce curler with plenty of whip on it, but Wacker positioned himself well and palmed away the danger.
- 64'
With gaps opening all the time Hleb is allowed time and space to deliver a cross for Adebayor. Wacker claims it first though to the relief of the dispondant home support.
- 63'
Another free-flowing move from Arsenal results in a speculative effort from Eboue. He swings his boot at a loose ball but it takes a deflection and goes out for a corner. Hamburg clear easily though.
- 61'
The ball falls nicely to Fabregas who hits a sweet, low drive that is easily dealt with by Wacker.
- 59'
Arsenal haven't looked at all comfortable with crosses and corners and two corners in succession cause problems for the Gunners defence. Lehmann tips over the first and flaps away the second.
- 58'
After a minor injury scare, van Persie returns to the field after a nasty trip on the uneven surface. He'll run it off.
- 56'
The home support are silent now and the noise emanating from the stadium is from the travelling Arsenal fans.
- 55'
Adebayor almost puts the game to bed with his quick feet and clever thinking. Had he have shown more composure when through on goal the Gunners would have been out of sight. The keeper stands strong and repels the danger.
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