Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to Eintracht Braunschweig in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Lawton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Eintracht Braunschweig get the match underway!
3.26
Stefan Götz takes it forward alone. Stefan Götz whips in a cross ball towards Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Seyni Anolfo easily picks it out of the air!
4.40
Ruel Rodgers catches Paul Müller on the ankles. The referee calls over Ruel Rodgers and shows him a yellow card! Paul Müller runs off the knock.
6.07
Oliver Ziege comes in with a late challenge on Kelvin Beckham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kelvin Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.44
Marc Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Samir Winkler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Winkler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.49
Marc Widmann hits a low pass to Ger Taks. Ger Taks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Bakary Dörner!
27.09
Alexander Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ziege collects the pass. Paul Ziege knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.10
Eric Hendriks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Dittmann. Leon Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Samir Winkler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Winkler shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.24
Alexander Stiepermann threads the ball through to Luis Diaz. Luis Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ziege. Paul Ziege is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Seyni Anolfo had no chance!! Goal for Hannover 96!
38.31
Stefan Götz flicks a high ball forward to Paul Ziege who takes it down. Paul Ziege knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Inglis.
39.22
Marc Widmann sees Ger Taks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ger Taks tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
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. Eintracht Braunschweig also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Hannover 96 kicking off!
48.00
Kevin Richter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Richter shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
53.23
Eric Bischoff barges into Stefan Götz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Götz stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.04
Kevin Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Luis Diaz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Diaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.51
Stefan Götz threads a neat ball through to Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner plays a quick one-two with Paul Ziege and rushes in on goal... Sven Breitner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.05
Stefan Götz plays the ball forward to Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Diaz. Luis Diaz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Seyni Anolfo.
58.28
Alexandre Ramos takes a quick corner, playing it short to Paul Ziege. Paul Ziege deftly flicks the ball on. Seyni Anolfo scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
60.26
Hannover 96 have made 3 substitutions with Martin Oswald replacing Stefan Götz, Markus Friedmann replacing Paul Ziege and Philipp Birnbaum replacing Luis Diaz .
61.34
Alexander Stiepermann flicks a high ball forward to Martin Oswald who takes it down. Martin Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Markus Friedmann collects the pass. Markus Friedmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Widmann.
69.11
Kelvin Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Oswald. Martin Oswald flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Birnbaum. Philipp Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.57
Gaspar Nascimento flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Stiepermann who takes it down. Alexander Stiepermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.33
Gaspar Nascimento sees a break and surges forward. Gaspar Nascimento makes an attacking run forward. Gaspar Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
77.28
Eric Hendriks hits a low pass to Leon Dittmann. Leon Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ger Taks. Ger Taks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Stiepermann.
85.27
Sven Breitner hacks Leon Dittmann from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Dittmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.28
Marc Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Samir Winkler controls it well on his chest. Samir Winkler makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ger Taks. Ger Taks tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Bakary Dörner!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
23.7%
51.3%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samir Winkler of Eintracht Braunschweig

Match Ratings
1.Bakary Dörner (GK)
7
2.Ruel Rodgers (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Kelvin Beckham (DEF)
6
4.Gaspar Nascimento (DEF)
8
5.Alexandre Ramos (MID)
6
6.Stefan Götz (MID)
7
7.Alexander Stiepermann (MID)
7
8.Kevin Richter (MID)
6
9.Sven Breitner (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Luis Diaz (ATT)
8
11.Paul Ziege (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Martin Oswald (GK)
6
13.Philipp Birnbaum (ATT)
6
14.Markus Friedmann (DEF)
6

1.Seyni Anolfo (GK)
7
2.Nicolas Breitner (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Inglis (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Paul Müller (DEF)
6
5.Eric Hendriks (DEF)
6
6.Oliver Ziege (MID)yellow card
5
7.Leon Dittmann (MID)
7
8.Marc Widmann (MID)
7
9.Eric Bischoff (MID)yellow card
6
10.Ger Taks (ATT)
6
11.Samir Winkler (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Simon Helmer (ATT)
0
13.Brian Greening (ATT)
0
14.James Murphy (DEF)
0