Match Report


SSV ReutlingenSSV Reutlingen     Hannover 96Hannover 96
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Christian AhrensC. Ahrens75
G
1
G
69Samir FrommS. Fromm
Anton RitzingerA. Ritzinger72
D
2captain
D
68Lars LensingL. Lensing
Steffen HerzogS. Herzog69
D
3
D
67Matt GlassM. Glass
Youl BrandoY. Brando67
D
4
D
62Matthias FrieserM. Frieser
Uwe PolheimU. Polheim60
D
5
M
69Marc KohlerM. Kohler
Alberto BorrielloA. Borriello67
M
6
M
67Richard GoughR. Gough
Arno BrücknerA. Brückner63
M
7
M
61Hans Van Der PennenH. Van Der Pennen
Tobias PolheimT. Polheim79
A
8
M
58Marc LindemannM. Lindemann
Bakary ErlerB. Erler66
A
9
A
63Simon KneisslS. Kneissl
John JamesJ. James65
A
captain10
A
63Lars KnappL. Knapp
Florian FreundF. Freund65
A
11
A
62Gary MortonG. Morton
 
Joe ProctorJ. Proctor65
G
12
G
64Pascal KuzorraP. Kuzorra
Jan FreundJ. Freund61
M
13
G
60Aniello MazzoliA. Mazzoli
Gianfranco PavanG. Pavan61
M
14
D
60Sebastian BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Kreuzeiche Stadion where SSV Reutlingen play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 18,648 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SSV Reutlingen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Diakite.


0.00
SSV Reutlingen kick off and get the first half underway!
9.16
Hans Van Der Pennen flicks a high pass forward. Lars Knapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Knapp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
10.42
Matthias Frieser laces a weighted ball forward to Richard Gough. Richard Gough makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp beats his man to it with a header but Christian Ahrens reads it well. Fabulous stop!
15.49
Arno Brückner flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Erler who brings the ball under control. Bakary Erler knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Polheim. Tobias Polheim fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Samir Fromm with no chance!! Goal for SSV Reutlingen!
18.36
Alberto Borriello runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alberto Borriello knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Erler. Bakary Erler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.55
Alberto Borriello chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Freund. Florian Freund shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
24.36
Marc Kohler flicks a high pass forward to Lars Knapp who brings the ball under control. Lars Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
32.58
Matthias Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gough controls it well on his chest. Richard Gough knocks the ball forward to Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Christian Ahrens manages to keep it out.
33.50
Hans Van Der Pennen clumsily knocks into Alberto Borriello. Hans Van Der Pennen is shown the yellow card! Alberto Borriello grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.09
Alberto Borriello barges into Marc Kohler. Alberto Borriello is given a warning by the referee! Marc Kohler runs off the knock.
36.07
Hans Van Der Pennen makes a simple pass to Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
42.41
Alberto Borriello catches Matthias Frieser on the ankles. Alberto Borriello is warned by the referee again! Matthias Frieser stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Richard Gough darts forward. Richard Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SSV Reutlingen appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hannover 96 kick off and get the second half underway!
47.09
Matthias Frieser plays the ball forward to Hans Van Der Pennen. Hans Van Der Pennen makes a simple pass to Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.13
Arno Brückner makes a simple pass to Bakary Erler. Bakary Erler shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
55.13
Steffen Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Arno Brückner controls it well on his chest. Arno Brückner flicks a high pass forward. John James controls it well on his chest. John James rushes past Matt Glass! Some silky footwork from John James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Samir Fromm is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
59.33
Arno Brückner threads the ball through to Tobias Polheim. Tobias Polheim shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Samir Fromm effortlessly smothers it!
60.41
SSV Reutlingen have made a substitution with Joe Proctor replacing Alberto Borriello and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.46
Matthias Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Hans Van Der Pennen collects the pass. Hans Van Der Pennen makes a probing pass to Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.06
Marc Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Morton. Gary Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Christian Ahrens. Excellent save.
65.22
Youl Brando brings the ball forward. Youl Brando kicks a strong pass forward to John James. John James finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.09
Arno Brückner catches Richard Gough on the ankles. The referee warns Arno Brückner to calm down! Richard Gough runs off the knock.
73.43
Hans Van Der Pennen flicks a high pass forward to Lars Knapp who brings the ball under control. Lars Knapp shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
75.15
Richard Gough threads the ball through to Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.27
SSV Reutlingen have made 2 substitutions with Jan Freund replacing Tobias Polheim and Gianfranco Pavan replacing Florian Freund .Hannover 96 have made a substitution with Pascal Kuzorra replacing Marc Kohler and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
84.12
Without breaking stride, Arno Brückner plays the ball forward to Jan Freund. Jan Freund knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Kuzorra.
85.12
Steffen Herzog makes a simple pass to Joe Proctor. Joe Proctor knocks the ball forward to Bakary Erler. Bakary Erler threads the ball through to Gianfranco Pavan but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

SSV Reutlingen

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

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
27.8%
47.2%
25%

Scorers
Tobias Polheim 15
Simon Kneissl 45
Lars Knapp 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lars Knapp of Hannover 96

Match Ratings
1.Christian Ahrens (GK)
7
2.Anton Ritzinger (DEF)
6
3.Steffen Herzog (DEF)
6
4.Youl Brando (DEF)
6
5.Uwe Polheim (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Borriello (MID)
6
7.Arno Brückner (MID)
7
8.Tobias Polheim (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Bakary Erler (ATT)
6
10.John James (ATT)
6
11.Florian Freund (ATT)
6
 
12.Joe Proctor (GK)
6
13.Jan Freund (MID)
6
14.Gianfranco Pavan (MID)
6

1.Samir Fromm (GK)
7
2.Lars Lensing (DEF)
6
3.Matt Glass (DEF)
6
4.Matthias Frieser (DEF)
7
5.Marc Kohler (MID)
6
6.Richard Gough (MID)
8
7.Hans Van Der Pennen (MID)yellow card
7
8.Marc Lindemann (MID)
6
9.Simon Kneissl (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Lars Knapp (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gary Morton (ATT)
6
 
12.Pascal Kuzorra (GK)
6
13.Aniello Mazzoli (GK)
0
14.Sebastian Beckenbauer (DEF)
0