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There are a few clouds overhead here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 17,485 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hannover 96 and BV Borussia Dortmund are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.


0.00
BV Borussia Dortmund start the match!
3.20
Ruel Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Götz who brings the ball under control. Stefan Götz passes the ball forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos plays a quick one-two with Jimmy Arveladze and rushes in on goal... Alexandre Ramos comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
6.59
Gabriel Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ga‘l Bossis. Ga‘l Bossis hits a low pass to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Samba Facciutto manages to gather it easily.
8.21
Malte Kirschner makes a probing pass to Don Booth. Don Booth shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Samba Facciutto had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
12.39
Stefan Götz passes the ball forward to Julian Beck. Julian Beck flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Ramos who takes it down. Alexandre Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.47
Alexandre Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.18
Ga‘l Bossis flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Sala collects the pass. Lorenzo Sala knocks the ball forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.16
With imagination, Julian Beck plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
28.48
Billy Hendry surges forward with the ball. Billy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Philippe Fiorese but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.09
Ga‘l Bossis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Jean-Philippe Fiorese provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Samba Facciutto. Excellent save.
32.42
Malte Kirschner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Booth. Don Booth tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Samba Facciutto. What a great pair of hands!
33.25
Ruel Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Kanu who brings the ball under control. Anthony Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
36.07
Malte Kirschner makes a simple pass to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Billy Hendry hits a low pass to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner plays a scrappy one-two with Ivan Hernandez and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Malte Kirschner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Samba Facciutto. Excellent save.
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. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hannover 96 kick off the second half!
47.33
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.00
Gabriel Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Malte Kirschner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malte Kirschner flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Herrero who brings the ball under control. Frederico Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.48
Anthony Kanu threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Ramos. With imagination, Alexandre Ramos laces a through ball forward to Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
54.39
Gabriel Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner knocks the ball forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez puts a great ball through. Frederico Herrero runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.09
Kelvin Beckham makes an attacking run forward. Kelvin Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malte Kirschner.
66.37
Anthony Kanu hacks Ivan Hernandez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Hernandez runs off the knock.
66.37
Free kick to BV Borussia Dortmund just outside the area...
69.37
Jean-Philippe Fiorese calmly steps up and flicks the ball over the wall. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.16
Showing composure, Ga‘l Bossis plays the ball forward to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.22
Gabriel Cabrera sees space and advances. Gabriel Cabrera shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
77.43
BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Victor Bravo replacing Malte Kirschner .
78.48
Stefan Götz plays the ball forward to Sven Engels. Sven Engels shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
79.26
Alexandre Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.31
Kelvin Beckham makes a probing pass to Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner makes a beautiful solo run. Sven Breitner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.03
Jimmy Arveladze controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.27
Lorenzo Sala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Booth. Don Booth threads the ball through to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Beck plays the ball forward to Stefan Götz. Stefan Götz makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero shoots from just inside the box but somehow Chris Royce manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
28.9%
43.3%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Booth of BV Borussia Dortmund

Match Ratings
1.Samba Facciutto (GK)
8
2.Ruel Rodgers (DEF)
6
3.Kelvin Beckham (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Kanu (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Sven Engels (MID)
6
6.Alexandre Ramos (MID)
7
7.Stefan Götz (MID)
6
8.Julian Beck (MID)
6
9.Sven Breitner (ATT)
6
10.Jimmy Arveladze (ATT)
6
11.Juan-Carlos Montero (ATT)
6
 
12.Gaspar Nascimento (DEF)
0
13.Martin Oswald (GK)
0
14.Florian Möller (ATT)
0

1.Chris Royce (GK)
7
2.Lorenzo Sala (DEF)
6
3.Ga‘l Bossis (DEF)
7
4.Gabriel Cabrera (DEF)
7
5.Billy Hendry (MID)
7
6.Malte Kirschner (MID)
9
7.Don Booth (MID)goal scored
9
8.Ralph Wilcox (MID)
6
9.Frederico Herrero (ATT)
6
10.Jean-Philippe Fiorese (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Ivan Hernandez (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Campbell (ATT)
0
13.Victor Bravo (MID)
6
14.Jan Backes (MID)
0