Match Report
| RB Leipzig | RB Leipzig |  |  | Hannover 96 | Hannover 96 | ||||||||||||||||
| Progress Okpomika | Progress Okpomika | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marc-Vivien Silva | M. Silva |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Alexander Wallner | A. Wallner | |||||||||
| Paul Köpke | P. Köpke | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Lars Meidt | L. Meidt | |||||||||
| Duncan Matteo | D. Matteo |  | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Samir Engels | S. Engels | |||||||||
| David Veloso | D. Veloso |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Lars Kistner | L. Kistner | |||||||||
| Jose Lorenzo | J. Lorenzo |  | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 60 |  | Pierpaolo Gritti | P. Gritti | |||||||||
| Yohan Lachuer | Y. Lachuer | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Alejandro Ruiz | A. Ruiz | |||||||||
| Jonas Busse | J. Busse | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Fadel Mendy | F. Mendy | |||||||||
| Callum McGrory | C. McGrory | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Marcel Ahrens | M. Ahrens | |||||||||
| Noah Richter | N. Richter | | 65 | A | | 9 | | M | 53 | | Steffen Schneider | S. Schneider | |||||||||
| Gregory Brouard | G. Brouard | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Bakary Köller | B. Köller | |||||||||
| Christian Töpfer | C. Töpfer | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Aladino Dionisi | A. Dionisi | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Red Bull Arena where RB Leipzig play host to Hannover 96. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 kick off and get the first half underway!
4.21
0-0Duncan Matteo makes a probing pass to Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory brings the ball forward. Callum McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.18
0-0Jonas Busse makes a probing pass to Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.15
0-0Jose Lorenzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Busse. Jonas Busse chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Richter. Noah Richter lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Alexander Wallner.
26.54
0-0Noah Richter hacks Lars Kistner from behind! The referee calls over Noah Richter and shows him a yellow card! Lars Kistner stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.35
Duncan Matteo passes the ball forward to Yohan Lachuer. Yohan Lachuer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Richter. Noah Richter knocks the ball forward to Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.05
David Veloso makes a probing pass to Yohan Lachuer. Yohan Lachuer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Wallner who gathers it comfortably.
38.55
Callum McGrory threads the ball through to Noah Richter. Noah Richter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.34
Jose Lorenzo passes the ball forward to Yohan Lachuer. Yohan Lachuer flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Duncan Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Busse. Jonas Busse flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
RB Leipzig kick off!
49.33
Fadel Mendy sees space and advances. Fadel Mendy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.50
Marcel Ahrens surges forward with the ball. Marcel Ahrens knocks in a cross ball towards Aladino Dionisi. Aladino Dionisi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
57.23
0-0Hannover 96 are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
63.38
Aladino Dionisi hacks Duncan Matteo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.09
Lars Meidt makes a probing pass to Marcel Ahrens. Marcel Ahrens threads the ball through to Aladino Dionisi. Aladino Dionisi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.30
David Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Busse. Jonas Busse kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Richter. Noah Richter lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
75.24
1-0Callum McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Callum McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Christian Töpfer!
78.59
Lars Kistner flicks the ball to his team mate, Fadel Mendy. Fadel Mendy makes a probing pass to Bakary Köller. Bakary Köller goes all the way! Bakary Köller shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.35
Yohan Lachuer knocks the ball forward to Noah Richter. Noah Richter finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.04
Yohan Lachuer threads the ball through to Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
25.8%
45.5%
28.8%
Scorers