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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Das Badenova-Stadion where SC Freiburg play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 15,477 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SC Freiburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Haller.


0.00
Hannover 96 start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
Fernando Pardo flicks a high ball forward to Julian Kohler who takes it down. Julian Kohler flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Bierhoff. Some good footwork from Jan Bierhoff provides some space. He shoots at goal but Marco Caracciolo is on top of it.
3.35
Nikolas Eilts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Beckenbauer. Sebastian Beckenbauer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.22
Paul Widmann takes it forward alone. Paul Widmann whips in a cross ball towards Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.21
Nikolas Eilts makes a probing pass to Bakary Nordwald. Bakary Nordwald lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Helmer. Hannes Helmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.14
Dietmar Beckenbauer passes the ball forward to Fernando Pardo. Fernando Pardo brings the ball forward. Fernando Pardo shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.36
Nikolas Eilts flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Beckenbauer who takes it down. Sebastian Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.13
Oliver Thielemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Nordwald. Bakary Nordwald whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Helmer. Hannes Helmer beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.39
Oliver Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Beckenbauer. Sebastian Beckenbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Wright-Phillips.
20.01
Sebastian Meyer flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Beckenbauer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Beckenbauer lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Nordwald. Bakary Nordwald outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
21.36
Sebastian Meyer flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Beckenbauer who takes it down. Sebastian Beckenbauer tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.54
Paul Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
28.07
Philipp Lorenz knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Nordwald. Bakary Nordwald whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Helmer. Hannes Helmer whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Uwe Streich!
32.28
Showing composure, Oliver Thielemann plays the ball forward to Sebastian Beckenbauer. Sebastian Beckenbauer shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
34.17
Jakob Ziege sees a break and surges forward. Jakob Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Julian Kohler collects the pass. Julian Kohler deftly passes the ball to Francois Maraval, releasing him through on goal. Francois Maraval side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marco Caracciolo with no chance!! Goal for Hannover 96! That brings them back into the game!
44.27
Ernesto Guerrero Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Thielemann who takes it down. Oliver Thielemann hits a low pass to Hannes Helmer. Hannes Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Nikolas Eilts sees Hannes Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Hannes Helmer plays the ball forward to Sebastian Beckenbauer who has made a great run into the box. Sebastian Beckenbauer shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Freiburg 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
The whistle blows and SC Freiburg kick off!
47.03
Craig White plays the ball forward to Oliver Thielemann. Oliver Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Beckenbauer. Sebastian Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.41
Matthias Herzog kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Eilts. Nikolas Eilts sees space and advances. Nikolas Eilts shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
53.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Widmann picks a pass forward to Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.18
Nikolas Eilts threads a neat ball through to Bakary Nordwald. Bakary Nordwald rushes past Dietmar Beckenbauer! Bakary Nordwald looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.51
Craig White barges into Francois Maraval. Craig White is shown the yellow card! Francois Maraval stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.12
SC Freiburg have made 2 substitutions with Oliver Erler replacing Craig White and Samuel Andrade replacing Sebastian Beckenbauer .Hannover 96 have made a substitution with Alberto Romero replacing Fernando Pardo .
61.12
Samuel Andrade barges into Dietmar Beckenbauer. The referee calls over Samuel Andrade and shows him a yellow card! Dietmar Beckenbauer runs off the knock.
63.11
Showing composure, Sebastian Meyer picks a pass forward to Bakary Nordwald. Bakary Nordwald makes a probing pass to Hannes Helmer but he's offside!
65.18
Matthias Herzog clumsily knocks into Albrecht Szepan. The referee warns Matthias Herzog to calm down! Albrecht Szepan stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.00
Philipp Lorenz decides to run forward with the ball. Philipp Lorenz whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Andrade. Armin Haller hacks Samuel Andrade from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
73.33
Matthias Herzog chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Meyer. Sebastian Meyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Helmer. Hannes Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.25
Paul Widmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
84.13
Nikolas Eilts makes an attacking run forward. Nikolas Eilts lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Nordwald. Bakary Nordwald gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Uwe Streich is on top of it.
87.54
Oliver Thielemann takes a long throw-in. Sebastian Meyer surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Meyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Wright-Phillips.
90.00
Armin Haller decides to run forward with the ball. Armin Haller threads a neat ball through to Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Guerrero Lopez.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
20.5%
42.2%
37.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nikolas Eilts of SC Freiburg

Match Ratings