Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to Hertha BSC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Overath.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Overath.
0.00
0-0Hertha BSC start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.26
0-1Julio Harris kicks a strong pass forward to Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce threads the ball through to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.16
0-1Hannes Augstein hits a low pass to Johan Collet. Johan Collet rushes past Filipe Quaresma! Johan Collet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Rolf Lechner gets down and covers it.
14.36
Morten Nygaard flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Antonellini. With a superhuman jump, P. Gilberto Antonellini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.48
0-2Eben Appiah threads a neat ball through to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.48
Eben Appiah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet shoots from 20 yards but Paulo Varela reads it well. Good keeping!
24.53
0-2Daniel Palma clumsily knocks into Thomas Walter. The referee warns Daniel Palma to calm down! Thomas Walter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.11
Franco Ponce hits a low pass to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Paulo Varela.
29.38
0-2It's a corner kick. Morten Nygaard loops the ball in to towards the near post. Martin Köller jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
30.09
Hannes Augstein kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Collet. Johan Collet edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Johan Collet provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.13
1-2Filipe Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Morten Nygaard. Morten Nygaard threads the ball through to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Mionnet but the linesman indicates offside!
34.51
Noe Vargas flicks a high pass forward to Martin Köller who brings the ball under control. Martin Köller makes a simple pass to Simon Lorenz. Simon Lorenz shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.08
Julio Harris threads the ball through to Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce passes the ball forward to P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini shoots from 20 yards. Paulo Varela gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
38.03
Franco Ponce knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma skips past Albrecht Geis! Daniel Palma side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Palma!
42.45
1-3Julio Harris hacks Yacine Tainio from behind! Julio Harris is shown the yellow card! Yacine Tainio stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hannover 96 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hannover 96 kick off!
49.19
Hannes Augstein decides to run forward with the ball. Hannes Augstein shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.54
Rui Cardenas sees Eben Appiah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eben Appiah flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Palma controls it well on his chest. Daniel Palma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
57.51
Julio Harris threads the ball through to Eben Appiah. Eben Appiah threads a neat ball through to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet runs straight at the defence! Tony Mionnet rockets a shot on goal. The keeper, Paulo Varela, sees it late!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
60.13
2-4Hannover 96 have made 2 substitutions with Danny Finney replacing Hannes Augstein and Malte Borchard replacing Johan Collet .
66.37
Filipe Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Morten Nygaard. Morten Nygaard sees P. Gilberto Antonellini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. P. Gilberto Antonellini advances inside the box! P. Gilberto Antonellini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
72.02
Rui Cardenas runs forward with the ball. Rui Cardenas sees space and advances. Rui Cardenas kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Mionnet but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.34
Claudio Moya passes the ball forward to Malte Borchard. Malte Borchard plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Lorenz and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Malte Borchard provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.58
Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Michael Zavala replacing Daniel Palma .
78.66
Danny Finney makes a probing pass to Yacine Tainio. Yacine Tainio shoots from distance but is denied by Rolf Lechner. Excellent save.
81.46
2-5Martin Köller flicks a high pass forward. Malte Borchard collects the pass. Malte Borchard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by António Hoyos.
84.53
Franco Ponce knocks the ball forward to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet plays a scrappy one-two with P. Gilberto Antonellini and advances towards the goal... Tony Mionnet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.47
Noe Vargas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Moya. Claudio Moya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yacine Tainio. Yacine Tainio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Quaresma.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
6
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%
Scorers
| Johan Collet 30 Hannes Augstein 49 | Tony Mionnet 3, 58, 85 P. Gilberto Antonellini 14, 66 Daniel Palma 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Mionnet of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paulo Varela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Noe Vargas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thomas Walter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Geis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Köller (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hannes Augstein (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Claudio Moya (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anselmo Di Salvatore (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Johan Collet (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Yacine Tainio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Lorenz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Malte Borchard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mathias Laville (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Finney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rolf Lechner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | António Hoyos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julio Harris (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Filipe Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rui Cardenas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morten Nygaard (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Franco Ponce (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eben Appiah (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Mionnet (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Daniel Palma (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | P. Gilberto Antonellini (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Julien Muhlstein (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Emerton (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Zavala (ATT) | 6 | |