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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to Hannover 96. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Alemannia Aachen and Hannover 96 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Sammer.


0.00
Hannover 96 kick off the first half!
3.56
Thomas Walter chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Moya. Claudio Moya threads a neat ball through to Simon Lorenz. Simon Lorenz edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Simon Lorenz provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Anselmo Di Salvatore plays the ball forward to Simon Lorenz. Simon Lorenz shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
9.43
Yasu Ogawa surges forward with the ball. Yasu Ogawa whips in a cross ball towards Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora makes a looping header on goal. Paulo Varela manages to gather it comfortably.
14.05
Fredrik Beresford threads a neat ball through to Tomek Boniek. Tomek Boniek sees Diogo Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Reis whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Böhme. Fabian Böhme beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.54
Thomas Walter threads a neat ball through to Hannes Augstein. Hannes Augstein runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hannes Augstein advances inside the box! Hannes Augstein makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
21.06
Albrecht Geis catches Da Silva Zamora on the ankles. The referee calls over Albrecht Geis and shows him a yellow card! Da Silva Zamora stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.45
Noe Vargas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Moya. Claudio Moya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johan Collet. Johan Collet shoots from distance but Yyvind Bohinen is on top of his game. Nice save!
24.08
Yasu Ogawa makes a simple pass to Fabian Böhme. Fabian Böhme whips in a cross ball towards Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora powers a header at goal. Paulo Varela manages to gather it.
26.05
Yasu Ogawa flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Böhme easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Böhme knocks in a cross ball towards Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora makes a looping header on goal but somehow Paulo Varela manages to keep it out.
30.20
Gaetano Zanchetta threads a neat ball through to Diogo Reis. Diogo Reis rushes past Albrecht Geis! Diogo Reis strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.38
Fredrik Beresford makes a probing pass to Azziz Druon. Azziz Druon threads a neat ball through to Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Reis. Diogo Reis flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.54
Fotis Polites deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomek Boniek. Tomek Boniek kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Reis. Diogo Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noe Vargas.
36.52
Gaetano Zanchetta advances with the ball. Gaetano Zanchetta lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Böhme. Fabian Böhme makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
39.22
Robin Graf pushes up the pitch. Robin Graf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Böhme. Fabian Böhme controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
40.45
Tomek Boniek passes the ball forward to Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
45.00
Martin Köller passes the ball forward to Simon Lorenz. Simon Lorenz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robin Graf.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hannover 96 players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Alemannia Aachen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.23
Claudio Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Collet. Johan Collet sees Danny Finney just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Danny Finney shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
48.16
Hannes Augstein catches Yasu Ogawa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yasu Ogawa stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.55
Fredrik Beresford chips the ball to his team mate, Tomek Boniek. Tomek Boniek runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tomek Boniek tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Paulo Varela.
53.16
Albrecht Geis flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Moya holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Moya flicks a high ball forward to Johan Collet who gracefully takes it down. Johan Collet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.22
Azziz Druon chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian Böhme. Fabian Böhme controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.01
Noe Vargas brings the ball forward. Noe Vargas flicks a high pass forward. Johan Collet collects the pass. Johan Collet lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Lorenz. Simon Lorenz shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.11
Claudio Moya flicks a high pass forward. Simon Lorenz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Lorenz shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Yyvind Bohinen had no chance!! Goal for Hannover 96!
61.11
Hannover 96 have made 2 substitutions with Pascal Töpfer replacing Hannes Augstein and Malte Borchard replacing Johan Collet .
63.08
Tomek Boniek hits a low pass to Diogo Reis. Diogo Reis plays a quick one-two with Da Silva Zamora and rushes in on goal... Thomas Walter hacks Diogo Reis from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
65.42
Noe Vargas breaks forward. Noe Vargas kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Borchard. Malte Borchard plays a quick one-two with Simon Lorenz and rushes in on goal... Malte Borchard tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
66.06
Noe Vargas brings the ball forward. Noe Vargas knocks the ball forward to Malte Borchard. Malte Borchard shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.08
Yasu Ogawa threads a neat ball through to Diogo Reis. Diogo Reis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.17
Fredrik Beresford flicks a high pass forward to Yasu Ogawa who brings the ball under control. Yasu Ogawa passes the ball forward to Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
71.10
Tomek Boniek passes the ball forward to Fabian Böhme. Fabian Böhme whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Reis. Diogo Reis knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Paulo Varela gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
73.47
Yasu Ogawa kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Reis. Diogo Reis advances inside the box! Diogo Reis comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Thomas Walter.
74.56
Corner kick to Alemannia Aachen. Azziz Druon plays it to the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Robin Graf provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
78.20
Tomek Boniek flicks a high pass forward. Da Silva Zamora collects the pass. Da Silva Zamora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albrecht Geis.
79.35
Fredrik Beresford surges forward with the ball. Fredrik Beresford kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Reis. Diogo Reis shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
85.45
Tomek Boniek chips the ball to his team mate, Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Reis. Diogo Reis heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
87.18
Azziz Druon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Böhme. Fabian Böhme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.53
Albrecht Geis pushes up the pitch. Albrecht Geis makes a probing pass to Danny Finney. Danny Finney knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Malte Borchard is offside!
90.00
Azziz Druon makes a probing pass to Diogo Reis. Diogo Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Paulo Varela.
90.00
Gaetano Zanchetta takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Fredrik Beresford tries a spectacular strike. Albrecht Geis steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
9
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
24.8%
41.6%
33.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Reis of Alemannia Aachen

Match Ratings
1.Yyvind Bohinen (GK)
7
2.Fotis Polites (DEF)
6
3.Robin Graf (DEF)
6
4.Fredrik Beresford (DEF)
8
5.Gaetano Zanchetta (MID)
7
6.Yasu Ogawa (MID)
7
7.Tomek Boniek (MID)
8
8.Azziz Druon (MID)
6
9.Fabian Böhme (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Diogo Reis (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Da Silva Zamora (ATT)
7
 
12.Edmundo Gonzalez (MID)
0
13.Craig Adams (DEF)
0
14.Phil Sturridge (MID)
0

1.Paulo Varela (GK)
8
2.Noe Vargas (DEF)
7
3.Thomas Walter (DEF)
6
4.Albrecht Geis (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Martin Köller (MID)
6
6.Hannes Augstein (MID)yellow card
6
7.Claudio Moya (MID)
7
8.Anselmo Di Salvatore (MID)
6
9.Johan Collet (ATT)
6
10.Simon Lorenz (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Danny Finney (ATT)
6
 
12.Malte Borchard (DEF)
6
13.Mathias Laville (DEF)
0
14.Pascal Töpfer (ATT)
6