ElbmachtHSV 52 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Old teammates squared off today as veteran striker Ruud van Nistelrooij and his Hamburg team faced Raul Gonzalez and Schalke. On the day, Hamburg were the better side, although the visitors gave them a real run for the points.Van Nistelrooij netted the opener early in the second half, and the game appeared all but lost for Schalke when Benedikt Hoewedes was sent off for a second yellow card. Late in the game, Jefferson Farfan netted a fantastic volley tolevel the score, but Van Nistelrooij struck the winner shortly thereafter following a brilliant run from Ze Roberto.Fuelled by live-wire Jefferson Farfan, the visitors started well. Featuring a very defensive lineup that included five natural centre halfbacks and holding midfielders, Schalke had a large share of possession, but lacked a creative spark in their attacking third. The visitors should have gone ahead in the 24th minute, but Edu was unable to beat goalkeeper Frank Rost after being perfectly played through by Farfan.Within 20 minutes, Hamburg found their rhythm and began to dictate the pace. However, it was only late in the half that die Rothosen managed to successfully penetrate the Schalke defense. Guy Demel nearly set up a goal after slipping into the penalty area before Ruud van Nistelrooij blasted a free kick off the crossbar. Demel was first to the rebound, but Manuel Neuer made a fantastic save.Within 30 seconds of the beginning of the half, Van Nistelrooij got it right. Eljero Elia floated a perfect cross to the Dutchman, who netted with a fine side-footed volley.After the opener, Hamburg pressed for a second, and the visitors had no answer. Jonathan Pitroipa had a goal disallowed for offside, and the brilliant Van Nistelrooij was not quite able to convert after making an inspired turn.More woe came for Schalke on the hour mark when Benedikt Hoewedes was shown a second yellow card for a professional foul on Pitroipa. After that, it seemed like the game was all but lost for Schalke: the hosts kept applying pressure, and die Koenigsblauen had precious little going forward.However, as is so characteristic of Schalke teams, they fought hard to the death, and leveled late. Out of nowhere, Farfan looped an audacious volley into the top-right corner of the net, and it seemed that Schalke just might be able to win a point.However, Hamburg would not be denied their victory. Ze Roberto made a magnificent run to the byline before delivering a low cross to Van Nistelrooij, who finished with aplomb. Ten minutes later, the final whistle was sounded, and Hamburg took three well-earned points.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Flz8SEn8x94 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuanC 0 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUD! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElbmachtHSV 52 Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 just seen , the offical hsv webside is now in english available http://www.hsv.de/en/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmytto 220 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I watched the HSV game yesterday, was a good game to watch, Ruud should have netted more than two!He got a bit carried away though and blasted the chances over the bar, also, THAT freekick! Unlucky with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmytto 220 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 To be honest, I prefer the Bundesliga to the EPL. The German teams play better attacking football, no cagey long ball stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapSlap 14 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 super hamburg ole! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyIniesta-Nordahl Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Watched the game as well. Good game, but Ruud should've had another after that turn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappa 24 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Jarolim is a wee fanny who I'd love to snap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbria_blue 51 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 To be honest, I prefer the Bundesliga to the EPL. The German teams play better attacking football, no cagey long ball stuff.You get more excitement in the Bundesliga imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyIniesta-Nordahl Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Jarolim is a wee fanny who I'd love to snap.Diving fud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I hate not being able to watch the Bundesliga. Very open league, and there is a wide range of teams who coul win the league. Always a lot of high scoring games as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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