Match Report
| Hannover 96 | Hannover 96 |  |  | Hamburger SV | Hamburger SV | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hannes Walter | H. Walter |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Leon Francke | L. Francke | |||||||||
| Matthias Kneissl | M. Kneissl | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | David Weigel | D. Weigel | |||||||||
| Christian Basler | C. Basler | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Lars Hässler | L. Hässler | |||||||||
| Carl Eustace | C. Eustace |  | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Marcel Stiepermann | M. Stiepermann | |||||||||
| Oliver Kaiser | O. Kaiser | | 58 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Marc Schramm | M. Schramm | |||||||||
| Dietmar Höfer | D. Höfer | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Matthias Janes | M. Janes | |||||||||
| Eddie Mercer | E. Mercer | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Paul Klimek | P. Klimek | |||||||||
| Leon Widmann | L. Widmann | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Thomas Meyer | T. Meyer | |||||||||
| Noah Lindemann | N. Lindemann | | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 53 | | Moritz Szepan | M. Szepan | |||||||||
| Dennis Evans | D. Evans | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Jakob Schöll | J. Schöll | |||||||||
| Matthias Polheim | M. Polheim | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Hauke Ziegler | H. Ziegler | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Green Towers Spa |
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 8,929 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 start the match!
6.33
0-0Christian Basler comes in with a late challenge on Paul Klimek. The referee calls over Christian Basler and shows him a yellow card! Paul Klimek carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.27
0-0Dietmar Höfer passes the ball forward to Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim plays a perfect one-two with Noah Lindemann and rushes in on goal... Matthias Polheim rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.04
0-0Thomas Meyer kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Ziegler. Hauke Ziegler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.13
Eddie Mercer passes the ball forward to Dennis Evans. Dennis Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.26
David Weigel knocks the ball forward to Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Ziegler. Hauke Ziegler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.16
Leon Widmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Lindemann. Noah Lindemann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcel Stiepermann.
24.15
1-0Dietmar Höfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Lindemann. Noah Lindemann plays a perfect one-two with Dennis Evans and rushes in on goal... Noah Lindemann tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Leon Francke has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.07
1-0Lars Hässler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Ziegler. Hauke Ziegler shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Hannes Walter easily smothers it!
32.50
Eddie Mercer passes the ball forward to Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Evans. Dennis Evans powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Leon Francke.
34.09
Dietmar Höfer brings the ball forward. Dietmar Höfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.58
Thomas Meyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Ziegler. Hauke Ziegler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Kneissl.
39.43
Marc Schramm passes the ball forward to Matthias Janes. Matthias Janes flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Ziegler. Hauke Ziegler goes all the way! Hauke Ziegler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Hamburger SV get the second half underway!
48.47
Carl Eustace plays a long ball forward. Matthias Polheim shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.39
Carl Eustace knocks the ball forward to Leon Widmann. Leon Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Noah Lindemann. Noah Lindemann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.19
Christian Basler passes the ball forward to Eddie Mercer. Eddie Mercer knocks the ball forward to Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Evans. Dennis Evans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Leon Francke had no chance!! Goal for Hannover 96!
65.01
Dietmar Höfer advances with the ball. Dietmar Höfer whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Evans. Dennis Evans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.22
Thomas Meyer chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Schöll. Jakob Schöll knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Basler.
73.41
Matthias Kneissl kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Mercer. Eddie Mercer passes the ball forward to Noah Lindemann. Noah Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.50
Eddie Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Lindemann. Noah Lindemann knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Evans. Dennis Evans powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.53
Christian Basler kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Widmann. Leon Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Lindemann. Noah Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Evans. Dennis Evans connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.24
2-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.20
2-1Matthias Janes flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Ziegler. Hauke Ziegler knocks the ball forward to Jakob Schöll but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Thomas Meyer knocks the ball forward to Jakob Schöll. Jakob Schöll sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
22.8%
51.9%
25.3%
Scorers