Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 19,052 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 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 Oliver Köpke.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 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 Oliver Köpke.
0.00
0-0FSV Mainz 05 kick off and get the first half underway!
2.04
1-0Oliver Wieland sees Kai Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Florian Eberle. Florian Eberle makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.18
Fernando Pardo flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Szepan who takes it down. Albrecht Szepan whips in a cross ball towards Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.23
1-1Paul Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Julian Kohler collects the pass. Julian Kohler shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
14.12
1-1David Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.25
1-1Paul Widmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sebastian Widmann manages to gather it.
20.58
David Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge plays a scrappy one-two with Kai Scheffler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marc Rummenigge shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.09
Pascal Scholz comes back to take the throw-in. Ferdi Dreef hits a low pass to Vincenzo Erler. With some swift thinking, Vincenzo Erler plays the ball forward to Florian Eberle. Florian Eberle shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
36.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Widmann plays the ball forward to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ferdi Dreef.
38.28
Fernando Pardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
39.05
Vincenzo Erler passes the ball forward to Florian Eberle. Florian Eberle tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Paul Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff runs straight at the defence! Jan Bierhoff looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FSV Mainz 05 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hannover 96 kick off!
47.23
Pascal Scholz flicks a high ball forward to David Gascoigne who takes it down. David Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge makes a simple pass, allowing Kai Scheffler to run into the box. Kai Scheffler takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Uwe Streich has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.20
Oliver Wieland flicks a high ball forward to Florian Eberle who takes it down. Florian Eberle whips in a cross ball towards Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Uwe Streich manages to gather it.
55.41
Fernando Pardo threads the ball through to Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sebastian Widmann.
56.34
2-2It's a corner kick. Fernando Pardo kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Francois Maraval side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
59.06
Oliver Wieland kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Eberle. Florian Eberle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armin Haller.
60.03
2-2Hannover 96 have made a substitution with Alberto Romero replacing Fernando Pardo .
61.11
Oliver Wieland sees Florian Eberle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Eberle whips in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.21
Paul Widmann sees Albrecht Szepan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Szepan runs straight at the defence! Albrecht Szepan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
65.00
2-2FSV Mainz 05 are in full control of this game.
71.49
Armin Haller chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Romero. Alberto Romero sees space and advances. Alberto Romero shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sebastian Widmann.
72.33
Paul Widmann takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jakob Ziege. Jakob Ziege cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.48
Hannover 96 are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
84.40
Vincenzo Erler takes it forward alone. Vincenzo Erler lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them back into the game!
87.09
Paul Widmann picks a pass forward to Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan shoots from long range but Sebastian Widmann is on top of it.
90.00
Alberto Romero passes the ball forward to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Sebastian Widmann manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
25%
51.7%
23.3%
Scorers
| Florian Eberle 2 Kai Scheffler 47, 84 | Jan Bierhoff 6, 45 Jakob Ziege 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Scheffler of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastian Widmann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pascal Scholz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcel Lorenz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ferdi Dreef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vincenzo Erler (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | David Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oliver Wieland (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Markus Jentsch (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florian Eberle (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Kai Scheffler (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Marc Rummenigge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Harvey Jacobs (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Lorenz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Ahrens (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Uwe Streich (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jakob Ziege (DEF) | | 7 |
| 3. | Armin Haller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dietmar Beckenbauer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Pardo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Widmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Albrecht Szepan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Francois Maraval (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jan Bierhoff (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Julian Kohler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Beckenbauer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Soto (MID) | 0 | |