Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 19,092 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Hannover 96 kicking off!
9.33
Torsten Kohler knocks the ball forward to Glynn Mowbray. Glynn Mowbray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Eder. Marc Eder shoots from just inside the box but somehow Alexander Wallner manages to keep it out.
14.13
Lars Röhner brings the ball forward. Lars Röhner shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
18.15
Fadel Mendy makes a probing pass to Bakary Köller. Bakary Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Aladino Dionisi. Aladino Dionisi flicks the ball with his head but Michael Philips is on top of it.
20.57
Pierpaolo Gritti makes a probing pass to Simon Knapp. Simon Knapp surges forward with the ball. Simon Knapp lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Dionisi. Aladino Dionisi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.30
Hannover 96 are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Borussia Mönchengladbach 's defence.
36.30
Hannes Welter chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Röhner. Lars Röhner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Eder. Marc Eder whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Mowbray. Glynn Mowbray directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the second half underway!
63.30
Lars Röhner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Cziommer. Paul Cziommer plays a perfect one-two with Glynn Mowbray and rushes in on goal... Paul Cziommer tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Alexander Wallner!
66.45
Lars Kistner barges into Glynn Mowbray. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Glynn Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.54
Stefan Rahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Röhner. Lars Röhner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Eder. Marc Eder goes all the way! Marc Eder shoots from just inside the box but Alexander Wallner is on top of it.
73.21
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.55
Lars Kistner chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Knapp. Simon Knapp takes it forward alone. Simon Knapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.23
Lars Kistner knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Knapp. Simon Knapp makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Knapp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.43
Samir Engels hacks Glynn Mowbray from behind! The referee calls over Samir Engels and warns him to calm down! Glynn Mowbray stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.46
Alejandro Ruiz makes a beautiful solo run. Alejandro Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hannes Welter.
87.11
Fadel Mendy knocks the ball forward to Aladino Dionisi. Aladino Dionisi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Michael Philips easily smothers it.
89.16
Aladino Dionisi barges into Stefan Rahn. Aladino Dionisi is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Rahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Torsten Kohler kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Eder. Marc Eder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Simon Knapp of Hannover 96
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
27.7%
46.2%
26.2%