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Aboubaka Soumahoro and Matheo Raab are two of four confirmed absentees in the Hamburg camp this weekend.
Striker Davie Selke has served his suspension and should return to the starting XI against Elversberg.
At left-back, William Mikelbrencis should retain his place in the line-up ahead of Silvan Hefti.
Elversberg

Horst Steffen could make two changes to sure up the defence on Friday night with Maximilian Rohr and Carlo Sickinger stepping into the starting XI.
Luca Schnellbacher will likely have to wait for his return to the line-up.
Younes Ebnoutalib returned to action against Preussen Münster last time out, meaning Elversberg have a clean bill of health for the trip to the Volksparkstadion.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+7'

Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
90+7'

Ransford Konigsdorffer (Hamburger) gets to the ball from the resulting corner but blazes it well over the bar.
90+7'

Referee Felix Prigan halts the game and wanders over to the touchline to talk to Merlin Polzin, then shows him a yellow.
90+7'

Hamburger SV get a corner.
90+6'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) takes the corner which is cleared.
90+5'

Elias Baum (Elversberg) receives a yellow card from the referee as expected.
90+3'

The corner is swung in but Hamburger SV can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
90+2'

An attempted cross from Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) is cleared. The ball goes behind for a corner. Hamburger SV will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
90

The fourth official shows 6 min. of added time.
90'

Marco Richter (Hamburger) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Felix Prigan blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion.
87'

Lukas Petkov (Elversberg) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Felix Prigan had an easy-decision to make.
86'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Nicolas Kristof intercepts the ball.
86'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) attempts to find a teammate with the corner, but the effort is snuffed out by the goalkeeper.
85'

Horst Steffen prepares a substitution. Semih Sahin is replaced by Carlo Sickinger (Elversberg).
85'

Miro Muheim (Hamburger) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. Hamburger SV force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
83'

It's time for a substitution. Robert Glatzel (Hamburger) comes on in place of Davie Selke.
82'

Davie Selke (Hamburger) plants a goal-bound header towards the top of the net after a nice cross inside the box, but one of the defenders manages to deflect it away.
81'

A lofted cross from Maurice Neubauer (Elversberg) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.
79'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) sends a cross into the box, but Nicolas Kristof comes off his line to gather the ball.
78'

Marco Richter (Hamburger) receives a pass on the edge of the box and attempts a lob as the keeper is off his line, but the effort crashes off the crossbar.
78'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) steps up to take the corner. He launches the ball into the penalty area, but it only finds the head of an opposing player who clears the danger.
75'

Horst Steffen has decided to make a change. Frederik Schmahl (Elversberg) replaces Luca Schnellbacher.
75'

Fisnik Asllani (Elversberg) wastes a big opportunity! He controls the ball after a nice low pass and shoots from a promising distance. His poor effort goes miles wide of the left post.
72'

The Hamburger SV players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
70'

Today's match ends for Ludovit Reis who will be replaced by Marco Richter (Hamburger).
69'

Merlin Polzin has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Adedire Mebude (Hamburger) replacing Emir Sahiti.
69'

Substitution. Sebastian Schonlau (Hamburger) on for Dennis Hadzikadunic.
67'

The game is interrupted now, Dennis Hadzikadunic (Hamburger) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
66'

The game is interrupted. Luca Schnellbacher (Elversberg) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
64'

We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 11:11.
62'

Substitution. Tom Zimmerschied (Elversberg) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Muhammed Damar walks off.
62'

Here is a change. Adam Karabec is going off and Merlin Polzin gives the last tactical orders to Ransford Konigsdorffer (Hamburger).
62'

One of the players from Elversberg times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
60'

Muhammed Damar (Elversberg) will miss the next game because of that yellow card.
60'

Felix Prigan shows a yellow card to Muhammed Damar (Elversberg) for his blatant foul.
59'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Elversberg comes to nothing.
59'

Luca Schnellbacher (Elversberg) gets to the rebound and shoots, but the effort is blocked.
57'

Miro Muheim (Hamburger) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Felix Prigan with no other option than to blow for a foul. Elversberg have a free kick.
56'

Lukas Petkov (Elversberg) produces a long-range volley, but the ball was blocked by a defender on its way.
55'

Maurice Neubauer (Elversberg) takes a short corner kick.
54'

Semih Sahin (Elversberg) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Felix Prigan has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
53'

Robin Fellhauer (Elversberg) attempts to surprise the keeper with a shot from distance, but it lacks accuracy and goes high over the crossbar.
50'

Davie Selke (Hamburger) receives a fine cross inside the box and attempts to score a goal, but his strike flies just a few inches over the bar.
49'

Emir Sahiti (Hamburger) steps up to send the ball in.
49'

Emir Sahiti (Hamburger) picks up a pass inside the box and finds some space for a shot before unleashing a low drive goalwards, but one of the defending players blocks his effort. Hamburger SV have been awarded a corner kick.
48'

A cross into the box from Maurice Neubauer (Elversberg) is cleared.
47'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender.
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+3'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+2'

Luca Schnellbacher (Elversberg) was standing in a clear offside position, making it an easy call for the linesman.
45+1'

William Mikelbrencis (Hamburger) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
45+1'

Hamburger SV take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
45+1'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Adam Karabec (Hamburger). Hamburger SV force their opponents to concede a corner.
45

We will have 2 min. of added time.
44'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) put a cross into the box which wasn't a bad decision, but he failed to achieve what he wanted as none of his teammates managed to meet it.
43'

Lukas Petkov (Elversberg) is able to continue to play.
43'

Lukas Pinckert (Elversberg) is knocked off balance by a defender near the penalty spot and sends his header from the corner well wide of the right post.
43'

The linesman makes the right call and Elversberg will have a corner.
42'

Lukas Petkov (Elversberg) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
42'

The ball is out of play and Elversberg manage to earn a corner. Luca Schnellbacher (Elversberg) picks up the rebound inside the penalty area and releases a good shot towards the roof of the net. Unfortunately for him, Daniel Heuer Fernandes shows how quick his reflexes are and dives superbly to stop the effort. What a save but what a wasted opportunity!
39'

Ludovit Reis (Hamburger) picks up a loose pass and unexpectedly unleashes a howitzer from distance, but the effort comes to nothing as a defender gets in the block.
37'

Davie Selke (Hamburger) tries to hit a shot towards goal from long range, but he miskicks the ball and it flies high over the crossbar.
37'

Elias Baum (Elversberg) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
36'

William Mikelbrencis (Hamburger) receives an accurate pass and attempts to threaten the goalkeeper with his long-range strike. Unfortunately for him, his effort goes high above the crossbar.
35'

Maurice Neubauer (Elversberg) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Felix Prigan saw the whole situation.
35'

Nicolas Kristof is alert and has a clear sight of a long through ball from Adam Karabec (Hamburger). Easy save!
33'

Ludovit Reis (Hamburger) latches onto a lofted pass on the edge of the six-yard box, but powers a header just over the bar.
33'

William Mikelbrencis (Hamburger) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
31'

Davie Selke (Hamburger) receives a brilliant pass and wastes a big opportunity as his shot from inside the penalty area flies just over the crossbar.
30'

Elversberg seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
29'

Davie Selke (Hamburger) makes a rough challenge and Felix Prigan blows his whistle for a foul.
28'

The referee blows his whistle, a clear handball by Nicolas Kristof (Elversberg).
27'

A pass by Emir Sahiti (Hamburger) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
26'

Luca Schnellbacher (Elversberg) collects a rebound a long way out and doesn't hesitate to release a goal-bound hammer of a shot. His attempt is precise and towards the middle of the target. It would have ended in the back of the net if it wasn't for Daniel Heuer Fernandes and his nice save.
24'

The ratio of the ball possession is 65:35.
22'

Fisnik Asllani (Elversberg) is in a clear offside position and the referee blows his whistle after the linesman raises his flag.
21'

Semih Sahin (Elversberg) gets to the ball in the penalty box and immediately fires a first-time effort. He didn't hit the ball properly and skies it high over the crossbar.
21'

The resulting corner, taken by Maurice Neubauer (Elversberg), comes to nothing.
20'

Maurice Neubauer (Elversberg) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Elversberg.
19'

The corner kick from Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) is headed out of the penalty area by one of the defenders.
19'

Davie Selke (Hamburger) clutches his head in despair after he blew a huge opportunity! He received the ball from the free kick, took a good first touch and unleashed a projectile from close range to the middle of the goal, but Nicolas Kristof makes a nice save. The referee points to the corner flag and Hamburger SV will take a corner.
18'

A clumsy foul by Maurice Neubauer (Elversberg) and Felix Prigan blows his whistle. That's a free kick to Hamburger SV.
16'

Adam Karabec (Hamburger) picks up a pass on the edge of the box and manages to get a powerful shot away, forcing the goalkeeper to scramble to his left and palm the ball away.
13'

William Mikelbrencis (Hamburger) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball. The ball goes out of play and Elversberg will have a goal kick.
11'

Hamburger SV enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
9'

Rough tackle by Davie Selke (Hamburger). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.
7'

Ludovit Reis (Hamburger) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
5'

Maximilian Rohr (Elversberg) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.
3'

Felix Prigan blows his whistle. Ludovit Reis (Hamburger) commits a foul after dangerous play.
1'

Fisnik Asllani (Elversberg) gets a shot away from distance, but wasn't really set to take it and fires well wide of the left post.
1'

Here we go, today's match is starting right now.

Elversberg will kick-off.

Felix Prigan will referee today's match.

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