Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 18,808 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hannover 96 and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Kneissl.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hannover 96 and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Kneissl.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus start the match!
6.34
0-0Del Kerr flicks a high ball forward to Paul Kneissl who takes it down. Paul Kneissl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.40
0-0Del Kerr sees a break and surges forward. Del Kerr whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Gerard De Windt. Excellent save.
10.08
Kewullay Ruscitti sees space and advances. Kewullay Ruscitti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Nils Polheim. Excellent save.
12.40
0-1Del Kerr plays the ball forward to Jose Valente. Jose Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.55
Enrique Garrido makes a probing pass to Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.56
Kewullay Ruscitti makes a probing pass to Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.50
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Pascal Kühn plays the ball forward to Julian Buchwald. Julian Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Jose Valente collects the pass. Jose Valente shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
24.26
Markus Brückner flicks a high pass forward to Del Kerr who brings the ball under control. Del Kerr knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
27.07
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.07
0-1Rodrigo Vieira catches Julian Buchwald on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Buchwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.26
Kewullay Ruscitti hits a low pass to Niccolo Prior. Niccolo Prior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.20
0-1Malte Behrens clumsily knocks into Nico Hermann. The referee warns Malte Behrens to calm down! Nico Hermann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Markus Brückner plays the ball forward to Del Kerr. Del Kerr sees Jose Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Valente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Vieira.
39.56
Del Kerr knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens heads the ball goalwards. Gerard De Windt manages to gather it comfortably.
40.32
Julian Buchwald barges into Enrique Garrido. The referee brings Julian Buchwald to one side and gives him a warning! Enrique Garrido stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.20
Enrique Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Neves. Mario Neves plays a one-two with Niccolo Prior and rushes in on goal... Mario Neves makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hannover 96 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hannover 96 start the second half!
48.46
0-1Guilherme Andrade hacks Mitchell Opschoor from behind! The referee calls over Guilherme Andrade and shows him a yellow card! Mitchell Opschoor grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.10
Thomas Wendel makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Wendel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
53.07
Enrique Garrido threads a neat ball through to Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nils Polheim who gathers it comfortably.
60.23
Del Kerr chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens heads the ball goalwards. Gerard De Windt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.22
Del Kerr sees a break and surges forward. Del Kerr whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade powers a header at goal. Gerard De Windt gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
72.12
Mitchell Opschoor threads a neat ball through to Enrique Garrido. Seeing a gap ahead, Enrique Garrido plays the ball forward to Anton Basler. Anton Basler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.03
Julian Buchwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Valente. Jose Valente finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.34
Enrique Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Knapp who brings the ball under control. Hauke Knapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.13
Bakary Eder passes the ball forward to Kewullay Ruscitti. Kewullay Ruscitti brings the ball forward. Kewullay Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Basler. Anton Basler flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
79.38
Julian Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.20
Enrique Garrido flicks a high ball forward to Hauke Knapp who takes it down. Hauke Knapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.33
Mitchell Opschoor catches Malte Behrens on the ankles. The referee calls over Mitchell Opschoor and warns him to calm down! Malte Behrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.09
Del Kerr passes the ball forward to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
31.6%
44.3%
24.1%
Scorers
| Jose Valente 12 Malte Behrens 60, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Malte Behrens of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gerard De Windt (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mitchell Opschoor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bakary Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nico Hermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodrigo Vieira (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Kewullay Ruscitti (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Enrique Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mario Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Niccolo Prior (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Knapp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anton Basler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Michele Cauet (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dietmar Dittrich (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan-Carlos Carrasco (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nils Polheim (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ashley Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Brückner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pascal Kühn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Wendel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Buchwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Del Kerr (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Jose Valente (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Malte Behrens (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Guilherme Andrade (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Paul Kneissl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Bos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sol Barmby (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tomasz Valéry (MID) | 0 | |