Match Report


FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg     Hannover 96Hannover 96
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul JessP. Jess64
G
1
G
65Gerard De WindtG. De Windt
Jan DiakiteJ. Diakite64
D
2
D
70Mitchell OpschoorM. Opschoor
Colin HendryC. Hendry63
D
captain3
D
70Anton BaslerA. Basler
Marc PolheimM. Polheim62
D
4
D
68Bakary EderB. Eder
Marc SalakoM. Salako61
D
5
D
62Rodrigo VieiraR. Vieira
Paul WesselmannP. Wesselmann66
M
6captain
M
63Kewullay RuscittiK. Ruscitti
Egbert DitewigE. Ditewig64
M
7
M
61Enrique GarridoE. Garrido
Juan CastroJ. Castro63
M
8
A
68Carmelo PellizzaroC. Pellizzaro
Anton JanesA. Janes66
A
9
A
67Lars TurekL. Turek
Jose Javier AlonsoJ. Alonso63
A
10
A
66Mario NevesM. Neves
Enrique GarciaE. Garcia60
A
11
A
60Kevin TöpferK. Töpfer
 
Oleg MercerO. Mercer59
M
12
D
62Nico HermannN. Hermann
Martin BierhoffM. Bierhoff57
D
13
M
58Dietmar DittrichD. Dittrich
Giampiero BerrettaG. Berretta56
A
14
M
54Enrique DiazE. Diaz

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to Hannover 96. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Schnoor.


0.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the first half underway!
3.03
Enrique Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Jess who gathers it comfortably.
4.32
Paul Wesselmann threads the ball through to Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gerard De Windt manages to gather it.
6.03
Paul Wesselmann flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Alonso collects the pass. Jose Javier Alonso finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.54
Kewullay Ruscitti knocks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Pellizzaro. Carmelo Pellizzaro plays a perfect one-two with Mario Neves and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Carmelo Pellizzaro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.43
Paul Wesselmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Janes. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard De Windt who gathers it comfortably.
24.48
Colin Hendry threads the ball through to Paul Wesselmann. Paul Wesselmann chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Janes. Anton Janes shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
27.17
Kewullay Ruscitti passes the ball forward to Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Diakite.
30.47
Kewullay Ruscitti flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Töpfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Töpfer passes the ball forward but Carmelo Pellizzaro is offside!
32.10
Anton Basler sees Enrique Garrido in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Garrido flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Töpfer who takes it down. Kevin Töpfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.31
Paul Wesselmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.29
Paul Wesselmann decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Janes. Anton Janes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.10
Marc Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Juan Castro controls it well on his chest. Juan Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.33
Juan Castro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan Castro shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.23
Enrique Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Carmelo Pellizzaro. Carmelo Pellizzaro lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hannover 96!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hannover 96 players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Hannover 96 kick off and get the second half underway!
51.02
Juan Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.10
Kewullay Ruscitti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.42
Colin Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Wesselmann. Paul Wesselmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso shoots from outside the area. Gerard De Windt gets down and covers it.
63.12
Enrique Garrido plays the ball forward to Carmelo Pellizzaro. Carmelo Pellizzaro finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
66.11
Anton Basler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Garrido. Enrique Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Carmelo Pellizzaro controls it well on his chest. Carmelo Pellizzaro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
67.13
With a delightful solo run, Enrique Garrido stretches the opposition's defence. Enrique Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Mario Neves. Mario Neves is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
71.59
Paul Wesselmann comes in with a late challenge on Kewullay Ruscitti. Paul Wesselmann is shown the yellow card! Kewullay Ruscitti stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.21
Enrique Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Töpfer who brings the ball under control. Kevin Töpfer lofts in a cross ball towards Carmelo Pellizzaro. Carmelo Pellizzaro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
73.02
Juan Castro passes the ball forward to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
75.51
Enrique Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Lars Turek who brings the ball under control. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Carmelo Pellizzaro. Carmelo Pellizzaro makes a looping header on goal but Paul Jess reads it well. Quality keeping!
78.23
Juan Castro threads a neat ball through to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia plays a one-two with Anton Janes and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Enrique Garcia provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
79.49
Paul Wesselmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mitchell Opschoor.
83.50
Marc Salako comes in with a late challenge on Mario Neves. The referee warns Marc Salako to calm down! Mario Neves runs off the knock.
83.50
Free kick to Hannover 96 just outside the area...
85.38
Kevin Töpfer calmly steps up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
87.16
Enrique Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Carmelo Pellizzaro controls it well on his chest. Carmelo Pellizzaro skips past Jan Diakite! Carmelo Pellizzaro shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nürnberg

Hannover 96
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
26%
46.8%
27.3%

Scorers
Jose Javier Alonso 6
Anton Janes 24
Enrique Garcia 51
Carmelo Pellizzaro 10
Kevin Töpfer 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carmelo Pellizzaro of Hannover 96

Match Ratings
1.Paul Jess (GK)
7
2.Jan Diakite (DEF)
6
3.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Marc Polheim (DEF)
6
5.Marc Salako (DEF)
5
6.Paul Wesselmann (MID)yellow card
8
7.Egbert Ditewig (MID)
6
8.Juan Castro (MID)
7
9.Anton Janes (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jose Javier Alonso (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Enrique Garcia (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Oleg Mercer (MID)
0
13.Martin Bierhoff (DEF)
0
14.Giampiero Berretta (ATT)
0

1.Gerard De Windt (GK)
7
2.Mitchell Opschoor (DEF)
6
3.Anton Basler (DEF)
6
4.Bakary Eder (DEF)
6
5.Rodrigo Vieira (DEF)
6
6.Kewullay Ruscitti (MID)
6
7.Enrique Garrido (MID)
7
8.Carmelo Pellizzaro (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Lars Turek (ATT)
6
10.Mario Neves (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Töpfer (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Nico Hermann (DEF)
0
13.Dietmar Dittrich (MID)
0
14.Enrique Diaz (MID)
0