Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 19,824 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hannover 96 and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hannover 96 and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 kick off and get the first half underway!
6.03
0-1David Müller takes it forward alone. David Müller knocks the ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.41
0-1David Müller comes in with a very late challenge on Anthony Kanu. The referee motions to David Müller to come over. It's a red card!! Anthony Kanu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.45
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Cristiano Valente picks a pass forward to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.19
0-1Marcel Busse threads the ball through to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse makes a looping header on goal but Ruel Rodgers is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
18.22
Stefan Götz receives the ball from a throw-in from Julian Beck. Stefan Götz kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
21.03
Kelvin Beckham passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero plays the ball forward to Sven Engels. Sven Engels sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.27
Kelvin Beckham hits a low pass to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos threads a neat ball through to Julian Beck. Julian Beck shoots from long range but it is miles over!
24.22
0-1Kelvin Beckham clumsily knocks into Marcel Busse. Kelvin Beckham is warned by the referee! Marcel Busse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.18
0-1Ruel Rodgers plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero passes the ball forward to Sven Engels. Sven Engels shoots from 20 yards. Ricardo Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
30.01
Juan Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Huard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Huard plays a one-two with Guillaume Kanoute and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Huard rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but Kelvin Beckham blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
32.35
Sven Engels clumsily knocks into Cristiano Valente. The referee warns Sven Engels to calm down! Cristiano Valente gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.54
Anthony Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Engels. Sven Engels deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.51
Nicholas Huard threads the ball through to Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.09
Juan Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Nicholas Huard runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicholas Huard lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Samba Facciutto easily punches it away to safety.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the second half underway!
48.49
Tiago Teixeira barges into Jimmy Arveladze. The referee calls over Tiago Teixeira and shows him a yellow card! Jimmy Arveladze gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.57
Cristiano Valente flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Busse controls it well on his chest. Marcel Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. With a superhuman jump, Guillaume Kanoute connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
60.16
0-1Jimmy Arveladze hacks Gavin Morrison from behind! Jimmy Arveladze is shown the yellow card! Gavin Morrison runs off the knock.
61.42
Marcel Busse barges into Kelvin Beckham. The referee warns Marcel Busse to calm down! Kelvin Beckham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.27
Alexandre Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Montero who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Montero shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.07
Alexandre Ramos catches Tiago Teixeira on the ankles. The referee warns Alexandre Ramos to calm down! Tiago Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.09
Anthony Kanu flicks a high pass forward to Sven Breitner who brings the ball under control. Sven Breitner shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
71.32
0-1Tiago Teixeira passes the ball forward to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente passes the ball forward to Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.13
Guillaume Kanoute changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guillaume Kanoute shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Samba Facciutto as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
76.29
Corner kick to FC Energie Cottbus. Gavin Morrison plays it to the far post. Samba Facciutto drops low and scoops up the ball.
77.40
Anthony Kanu passes the ball forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Götz. Stefan Götz lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Ramos. With a superhuman jump, Alexandre Ramos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.09
Miguel Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Sven Breitner. The referee warns Miguel Pinheiro to calm down! Sven Breitner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
31.9%
46.4%
21.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillaume Kanoute of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samba Facciutto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ruel Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kelvin Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sven Engels (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefan Götz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sven Breitner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jimmy Arveladze (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Juan-Carlos Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gaspar Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Oswald (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florian Möller (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ricardo Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Müller (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 3. | Walter Pandolfi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Teixeira (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Nicholas Huard (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcel Busse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Guillaume Kanoute (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Miguel Pinheiro (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Glynn Wilcox (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Niccolo Harrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ruben Martins (DEF) | 0 | |