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 DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 18,156 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hannover 96 kicking off!
2.31
0-0Michele Tangorra threads the ball through to Alberto Ginestra. Alberto Ginestra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Völler. Simon Völler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Uwe Witte.
3.40
0-0Youssef Hadji barges into Jonas Riemann. The referee calls over Youssef Hadji and warns him to calm down! Jonas Riemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.26
0-0Helder Nascimento catches Florian Littbarski on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Florian Littbarski runs off the knock.
18.59
1-0John McCoist decides to run forward with the ball. John McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Völler. Simon Völler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Simon Völler scores for Hannover 96!!
21.16
John McCoist knocks the ball forward to Simon Völler. Simon Völler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Matthäus who gathers it comfortably.
26.23
John McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Kirschner. John McCoist is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Kirschner runs off the knock.
30.22
Kai Arnold deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Nascimento. Helder Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michele Tangorra.
39.39
1-0Michele Tangorra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Hadji. Youssef Hadji makes a probing pass to Dos Santos Santos. Dos Santos Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.05
1-0Michele Tangorra hoofs the ball up the pitch. Ali Sektioui controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.53
Youssef Hadji chips the ball to his team mate, Dos Santos Santos. Dos Santos Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Völler. Simon Völler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off and get the second half underway!
54.22
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.05
Youssef Hadji deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ali Sektioui. Ali Sektioui shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Kevin Matthäus.
57.58
2-0Gerhard Rösler passes the ball forward to Kai Arnold. Kai Arnold surges forward with the ball. Kai Arnold kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Nascimento but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.06
Youssef Hadji threads the ball through to Simon Völler. Simon Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.05
Simon Turek chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Reimers. Julian Reimers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Thiele. Anton Thiele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Nascimento but the linesman indicates offside!
72.56
Youssef Hadji chips the ball to his team mate, Ali Sektioui. Ali Sektioui shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
75.16
Hannover 96 are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
85.24
Alberto Ginestra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dos Santos Santos. Dos Santos Santos plays a perfect one-two with Simon Völler and rushes in on goal... Dos Santos Santos shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.03
Julian Reimers knocks the ball forward to Helder Nascimento. Helder Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Beckmann.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
27.3%
46.8%
26%
Scorers
| Simon Völler 19, 45 Dos Santos Santos 85 |