Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 17,525 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hannover 96 and FC Nürnberg are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Gil.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hannover 96 and FC Nürnberg are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Gil.
0.00
FC Nürnberg start the match!
3.37
Jakob Ziege flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.41
Paul Liddell threads the ball through to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.42
Sven Beckenbauer hacks Fernando Pardo from behind! The referee calls over Sven Beckenbauer and warns him to calm down! Fernando Pardo runs off the knock.
10.20
Fernando Pardo makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Pardo shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.11
Paul Widmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Widmann shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Torsten Schröder. Excellent save.
21.23
Linus Geis sees Paul Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Micka‘l Villechalane controls it well on his chest. Micka‘l Villechalane cuts inside the box! Micka‘l Villechalane cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.39
Without breaking stride, Paul Liddell plays the ball forward to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Wright-Phillips.
36.58
Colin Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Francois Maraval controls it well on his chest. Francois Maraval knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.26
Paul Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.42
Kai Seeler advances with the ball. Kai Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Colin Henderson controls it well on his chest. Colin Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.27
Kai Seeler passes the ball forward to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell darts forward. Paul Liddell shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
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. FC Nürnberg 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 the second half!
51.12
Paul Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Henderson controls it well on his chest. Colin Henderson runs straight at the defence! Colin Henderson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.53
Helder Martins passes the ball forward to Colin Henderson. Colin Henderson advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Colin Henderson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.49
Paul Widmann takes it forward alone. Paul Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.13
Armin Haller advances with the ball. Armin Haller flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Szepan who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler makes a convincing header. Torsten Schröder didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.21
Hannover 96 have made a substitution with David Beckenbauer replacing Fernando Pardo .
63.53
David Beckenbauer knocks the ball forward to Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval shoots from outside the area but is denied by Torsten Schröder. Excellent save.
65.52
Paul Widmann threads a neat ball through to Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler plays a one-two with Francois Maraval and rushes in on goal... Julian Kohler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.31
David Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Jan Bierhoff controls it well on his chest. Jan Bierhoff edges inside the box! Jan Bierhoff cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan Bierhoff!
72.28
Paul Widmann passes the ball forward to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff plays a quick one-two with Albrecht Szepan and rushes in on goal... Jan Bierhoff takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.14
With imagination, Armin Haller laces a through ball forward to David Beckenbauer. David Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward to Francois Maraval who brings the ball under control. Francois Maraval shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
75.19
Helder Martins threads a neat ball through to Colin Henderson. Colin Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Micka‘l Villechalane but the linesman indicates offside!
77.04
Paul Widmann sees Francois Maraval in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francois Maraval whips in a cross ball towards Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!
83.52
Paul Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Geis.
84.25
Jakob Ziege flicks a high ball forward to Paul Widmann who takes it down. Paul Widmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.38
Paul Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Torsten Schröder with no chance!! Goal for Hannover 96!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
24.3%
42.9%
32.9%
Scorers
| Jan Bierhoff 66, 87 Julian Kohler 77 | Micka‘l Villechalane 21 Colin Henderson 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Bierhoff of Hannover 96 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Uwe Streich (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jakob Ziege (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) | 8 | |
| 8. | Albrecht Szepan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francois Maraval (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jan Bierhoff (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Julian Kohler (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Gian Matteo Valoti (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Beckenbauer (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alberto Romero (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Torsten Schröder (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kai Raff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sven Beckenbauer (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Linus Geis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Helder Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Liddell (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Micka‘l Villechalane (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 9. | Dietmar Köpke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mario Ferreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Henderson (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Gary Thatcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arno Schrader (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Peiro (ATT) | 0 | |











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