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 Hamburger SV. A crowd of 19,881 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Schramm.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Schramm.
0.00
Hamburger SV kick off and get the first half underway!
3.47
David Palmer catches Kelvin Beckham on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kelvin Beckham runs off the knock.
8.47
Anthony Kanu clumsily knocks into David Palmer. The referee calls over Anthony Kanu and warns him to calm down! David Palmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.23
Alejandro Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Matt Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Matt Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Alejandro Lozano and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Matt Meiklejohn provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.44
Jose Santos flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Sanz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Juan-Carlos Sanz plays a one-two with Alejandro Lozano and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Juan-Carlos Sanz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.53
Juan-Carlos Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jesús Trejo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.27
Sven Engels sees a break and surges forward. Sven Engels knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Jesús Trejo. Excellent save.
21.12
Stefan Götz makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Götz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cosimo Macchi.
24.05
Jose Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano passes the ball forward to Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Meiklejohn but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.21
Sven Engels catches Alejandro Lozano on the ankles. The referee brings Sven Engels to one side and gives him a warning! Alejandro Lozano stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.28
Anthony Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Engels. Sven Engels makes a simple pass to Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
33.19
Stefan Götz threads the ball through to Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.31
Sven Engels flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Arveladze controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Arveladze passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
39.56
Kelvin Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Sven Engels who brings the ball under control. Sven Engels makes a probing pass to Florian Möller. Florian Möller shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
42.40
Alejandro Lozano barges into Sven Engels. Alejandro Lozano is shown the yellow card! Sven Engels runs off the knock.
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. Hamburger SV have changed their lineup with Steffen Behrens replacing Jose Santos, Albrecht Ritzinger replacing Carlton Hunt and Vincenzo Kühn replacing David Palmer.
45.00
Hannover 96 start the second half!
57.25
Alejandro Lozano decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Lozano shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.27
Steffen Behrens decides to run forward with the ball. Steffen Behrens advances with the ball. Steffen Behrens shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.44
Juan-Carlos Sanz threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Kühn. Vincenzo Kühn tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Samba Facciutto manages to gather it.
61.29
Cosimo Macchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Ritzinger. Albrecht Ritzinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alejandro Lozano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
65.15
Kelvin Beckham sees Alexandre Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Ramos surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but Jesús Trejo is on top of his game. Well saved!
66.45
Matt Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Meiklejohn plays a scrappy one-two with Juan-Carlos Sanz and advances towards the goal... Matt Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.17
Colin Dalglish passes the ball forward to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano threads the ball through to Vincenzo Kühn. Vincenzo Kühn plays a quick one-two with Matt Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Vincenzo Kühn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.27
Juan-Carlos Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Stiepermann. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Sanz and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Stiepermann runs off the knock.
84.00
Alejandro Lozano comes in with a late challenge on Alexandre Ramos. Alejandro Lozano is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Alexandre Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.50
Albrecht Ritzinger catches Kelvin Beckham on the ankles. The referee calls over Albrecht Ritzinger and warns him to calm down! Kelvin Beckham runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
27.3%
48.1%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jesús Trejo of Hamburger SV |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samba Facciutto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ruel Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kelvin Beckham (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Anthony Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sven Engels (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefan Götz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alexander Stiepermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jimmy Arveladze (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Florian Möller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gaspar Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Oswald (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Philipp Birnbaum (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jesús Trejo (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Cosimo Macchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mark King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan-Carlos Sanz (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Carlton Hunt (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alejandro Lozano (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 4 |
| 9. | Marcos Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Palmer (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 11. | Matt Meiklejohn (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Steffen Behrens (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Albrecht Ritzinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Vincenzo Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |













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