Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Bayern Munich. A crowd of 17,534 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.
0.00
The whistle blows and FC Bayern Munich kick off!
8.53
Khaliloul Doukantie chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Dichio. Nicholas Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
9.43
Khaliloul Doukantie flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Lorenzi controls it well on his chest. Gennaro Lorenzi plays the ball forward to Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Wright-Phillips.
12.16
Gennaro Lorenzi threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.19
Fernando Pardo threads the ball through to Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler lofts in a cross ball towards Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
18.20
Nicholas Dichio laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Diez and advances towards the goal... Julian Scholz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.56
Armin Haller flicks a high pass forward. Paul Widmann controls it well on his chest. Paul Widmann threads a neat ball through to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zerbini Evangelisti who gathers it comfortably.
27.29
Armin Haller laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann passes the ball forward to Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.09
Armin Haller passes the ball forward to Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann makes a probing pass to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul McStay.
36.41
Paul Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zerbini Evangelisti who gathers it comfortably.
38.19
Nicholas Dichio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicholas Dichio rushes past Armin Haller! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicholas Dichio provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.53
Fernando Pardo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan makes a convincing header. Khaliloul Doukantie steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Gennaro Lorenzi flicks a high pass forward to Julian Scholz who brings the ball under control. Julian Scholz makes a probing pass between the defence to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. FC Bayern Munich 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 and get the second half underway!
54.12
Fernando Pardo sees space and advances. Fernando Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Zerbini Evangelisti.
55.41
Corner kick to Hannover 96. Fernando Pardo chips it out wide. Paul McStay reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.58
With wonderful vision, Dietmar Beckenbauer plays the ball forward to Fernando Pardo. Fernando Pardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.41
Colin Wright-Phillips makes a simple pass to Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann passes the ball forward to Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Zerbini Evangelisti gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.25
Hannover 96 have made a substitution with Alberto Romero replacing Fernando Pardo .
71.40
Paul Widmann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.32
Armin Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Julian Kohler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Kohler tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
73.26
Khaliloul Doukantie comes in with a late challenge on Jan Bierhoff. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan Bierhoff stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.45
Paul Widmann catches Bakary Möller on the ankles. The referee brings Paul Widmann to one side and gives him a warning! Bakary Möller stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.32
Alberto Romero brings the ball forward. Alberto Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Zerbini Evangelisti is on top of it.
83.56
Armin Haller flicks a high pass forward to Paul Widmann who brings the ball neatly under control. Paul Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
85.19
Alberto Romero surges forward with the ball. Alberto Romero whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.37
Khaliloul Doukantie knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Dichio. Nicholas Dichio sees space and advances. Nicholas Dichio cuts inside the box! Nicholas Dichio strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.33
Armin Haller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Romero. Alberto Romero makes a simple pass to Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Harry Winterburn comes in with a late challenge on Armin Haller. The referee warns Harry Winterburn to calm down! Armin Haller carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
24.1%
44.6%
31.3%
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Armin Haller of Hannover 96 |
Match Ratings
1. | Uwe Streich (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Jakob Ziege (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Armin Haller (DEF) | 8 | |
4. | Dietmar Beckenbauer (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Colin Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Fernando Pardo (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Paul Widmann (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Albrecht Szepan (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Francois Maraval (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Jan Bierhoff (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Julian Kohler (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | David Beckenbauer (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Alberto Romero (MID) | 8 | |
14. | Nicolas Soto (MID) | 0 |
1. | Zerbini Evangelisti (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Lars Kurth (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Khaliloul Doukantie (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
4. | Paul McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jamie Froggatt (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Nicholas Dichio (ATT) | 8 | |
7. | Bakary Möller (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Gennaro Lorenzi (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Harry Winterburn (ATT) | 5 | |
10. | Julian Scholz (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Alfredo Diez (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Gerhard Döring (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Stuart Taylor (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Toshihiro Nanami (MID) | 0 |