Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to Hannover 96. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen 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 Ricardo Rodriquez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen 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 Ricardo Rodriquez.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 kick off and get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Anton Basler barges into Hannes Winkler. The referee brings Anton Basler to one side and gives him a warning! Hannes Winkler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.01
0-0Enrique Garrido makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Töpfer but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.01
0-0Eric Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Röhlig who brings the ball under control. Oliver Röhlig passes the ball forward to Rainer Gelb. Rainer Gelb knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Vieira.
21.11
1-0Gabriel Mora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Röhlig. Oliver Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Hermann. Bakary Hermann knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Gelb. Rainer Gelb flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
33.01
Kewullay Ruscitti hacks Oliver Röhlig from behind! The referee calls over Kewullay Ruscitti and warns him to calm down! Oliver Röhlig carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.51
1-0Bakary Hermann clumsily knocks into Anton Basler. The referee warns Bakary Hermann to calm down! Anton Basler stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.11
1-0Matthias Rummenigge threads the ball through to Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
40.34
Eric Pfeiffer flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Röhlig who takes it down. Oliver Röhlig knocks the ball forward to Bakary Hermann. Bakary Hermann shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bakary Hermann!
45.00
Kewullay Ruscitti passes the ball forward to Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Neves. Mario Neves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen 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
Alemannia Aachen kick off!
47.40
Pedro Soares changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Hermann. Bakary Hermann beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.04
3-1Eric Pfeiffer sees Matthias Rummenigge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Rummenigge flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Hermann collects the pass. Bakary Hermann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gerard De Windt!
54.44
Eric Pfeiffer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Röhlig. Oliver Röhlig makes a simple pass to Rainer Gelb. Rainer Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Hermann. Bakary Hermann makes a convincing header. Gerard De Windt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
57.53
Enrique Garrido hits a low pass to Lars Turek. Lars Turek whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.00
4-1Matthias Rummenigge threads the ball through to Bakary Hermann. Bakary Hermann knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Gelb. Rainer Gelb finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Mitchell Opschoor steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.37
Matthias Rummenigge hits a low pass to Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
61.52
Bakary Eder makes a beautiful solo run. Bakary Eder flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Töpfer controls it well on his chest. Kevin Töpfer lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Lars Turek makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Tobias Matthäus.
63.47
4-1Carmelo Pellizzaro takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Anton Basler strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.56
Oliver Röhlig advances with the ball. Oliver Röhlig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.06
Kewullay Ruscitti kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Neves. Mario Neves shoots from distance but it is miles over!
69.37
Gabriel Mora hits a low pass to Pedro Soares. Pedro Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Hermann. Bakary Hermann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.39
Bakary Eder threads a neat ball through to Enrique Garrido. Enrique Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.35
Pedro Soares passes the ball forward to Rainer Gelb. Rainer Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler heads the ball goalwards. Gerard De Windt manages to gather it.
84.44
Anton Basler makes a beautiful solo run. Anton Basler sees space and advances. Anton Basler rushes past Gabriel Mora! Some silky footwork from Anton Basler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
85.11
4-2Mitchell Opschoor knocks the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Ruscitti. Kewullay Ruscitti threads the ball through to Carmelo Pellizzaro. Carmelo Pellizzaro knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Töpfer. Gabriel Mora clumsily knocks into Kevin Töpfer. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
Anton Basler makes a simple pass to Kewullay Ruscitti. Kewullay Ruscitti makes a probing pass to Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks the ball forward to Kevin Töpfer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
27%
37.8%
35.1%
Scorers
| Rainer Gelb 21 Bakary Hermann 40, 47, 54 | Mario Neves 45 Kevin Töpfer 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bakary Hermann of Alemannia Aachen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tobias Matthäus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dietmar Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eric Pfeiffer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gerhard Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthias Rummenigge (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Soares (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oliver Röhlig (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rainer Gelb (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Hannes Winkler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bakary Hermann (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Sol Sinclair (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Koschmieder (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pascal Matthäus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gerard De Windt (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lars Turek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mario Neves (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Kevin Töpfer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Nico Hermann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dietmar Dittrich (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Enrique Diaz (MID) | 0 | |