Match Report


Hannover 96Hannover 96     Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Uwe StreichU. Streich58
G
1
G
72Serge DevauxS. Devaux
Jakob ZiegeJ. Ziege74
D
2
D
75Marcel BabbelM. Babbel
Armin HallerA. Haller65
D
3
D
74David ManzoD. Manzo
Dietmar BeckenbauerD. Beckenbauer64
D
4
D
68Alfredo SurianoA. Suriano
Colin Wright-PhillipsC. Wright-Phillips62
D
5
M
74Nikolas TurekN. Turek
Fernando PardoF. Pardo74
M
6
M
64Rainer KuzorraR. Kuzorra
Paul WidmannP. Widmann69
M
captain7
M
64Alfred HerveA. Herve
Albrecht SzepanA. Szepan66
A
8captain
M
64Rainer HelmerR. Helmer
Francois MaravalF. Maraval59
A
9
A
79Steffen HamannS. Hamann
Jan BierhoffJ. Bierhoff55
A
10
A
69Jakob SchnellingerJ. Schnellinger
Julian KohlerJ. Kohler53
A
11
A
66Alberto FerrerA. Ferrer
 
David BeckenbauerD. Beckenbauer66
M
12
G
72Jan BergJ. Berg
Alberto RomeroA. Romero64
M
13
D
68Vincenzo BreitnerV. Breitner
Nicolas SotoN. Soto63
M
14
D
67Alec TelferA. Telfer

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 18,287 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Haller.


0.00
Hannover 96 kick off and get the first half underway!
3.46
Alfred Herve flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Alberto Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger heads the ball goalwards. Uwe Streich manages to gather it comfortably.
6.19
Rainer Helmer hits a low pass to Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
10.34
Alfred Herve barges into Paul Widmann. The referee brings Alfred Herve to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Widmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.21
Nikolas Turek darts forward. Nikolas Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger heads the ball goalwards but Uwe Streich is on top of it.
24.39
Nikolas Turek makes a probing pass to Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.05
Alfredo Suriano makes a simple pass to Rainer Helmer. Rainer Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer shoots from outside the area but is denied by Uwe Streich. Excellent save.
33.32
Paul Widmann brings the ball forward. Paul Widmann shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.37
Paul Widmann hits a low pass to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.02
Dietmar Beckenbauer launches a long ball forward. Albrecht Szepan puts a great ball through but Julian Kohler is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
40.12
Paul Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Jan Bierhoff controls it well on his chest. Jan Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
42.21
Paul Widmann sees Jan Bierhoff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Bierhoff shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
44.37
Rainer Helmer hits a low pass to Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bayer Leverkusen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Alfred Herve chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen 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
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the second half underway!
47.19
Paul Widmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.48
Dietmar Beckenbauer knocks the ball forward to Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann passes the ball forward to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Serge Devaux who gathers it comfortably.
53.42
With a delightful solo run, Rainer Helmer stretches the opposition's defence. Rainer Helmer shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.03
Rainer Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uwe Streich who gathers it comfortably.
57.35
David Manzo threads the ball through to Alfred Herve. Alfred Herve threads a neat ball through to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Uwe Streich comfortably smothers it!
59.35
Dietmar Beckenbauer kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Serge Devaux who gathers it comfortably.
60.45
Hannover 96 have made a substitution with Alberto Romero replacing Fernando Pardo .
63.52
Paul Widmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Serge Devaux manages to keep it out.
65.30
Dietmar Beckenbauer comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Ferrer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Ferrer stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.23
Paul Widmann decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.30
Rainer Kuzorra kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.11
Alfred Herve catches Paul Widmann on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfred Herve and shows him a yellow card! Paul Widmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.55
Armin Haller hits a low pass to Alberto Romero. Alberto Romero threads a neat ball through to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.50
Armin Haller threads the ball through to Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.40
Alfredo Suriano flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Herve who gracefully takes it down. Alfred Herve threads a neat ball through to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann hits a low pass to Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Uwe Streich manages to gather it.
89.50
Rainer Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Schnellinger comfortably collects the pass. Jakob Schnellinger lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hannover 96

Bayer Leverkusen
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
31.8%
50%
18.2%

Scorers
Julian Kohler 79
Steffen Hamann 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Widmann of Hannover 96

Match Ratings
1.Uwe Streich (GK)
8
2.Jakob Ziege (DEF)
6
3.Armin Haller (DEF)
7
4.Dietmar Beckenbauer (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Colin Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
6.Fernando Pardo (MID)
6
7.Paul Widmann (MID)
9
8.Albrecht Szepan (ATT)
6
9.Francois Maraval (ATT)
6
10.Jan Bierhoff (ATT)
7
11.Julian Kohler (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.David Beckenbauer (MID)
0
13.Alberto Romero (MID)
6
14.Nicolas Soto (MID)
0

1.Serge Devaux (GK)
6
2.Marcel Babbel (DEF)
6
3.David Manzo (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Suriano (DEF)
6
5.Nikolas Turek (MID)
7
6.Rainer Kuzorra (MID)
7
7.Alfred Herve (MID)yellow card
6
8.Rainer Helmer (MID)
7
9.Steffen Hamann (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jakob Schnellinger (ATT)
7
11.Alberto Ferrer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Berg (GK)
0
13.Vincenzo Breitner (DEF)
0
14.Alec Telfer (DEF)
0