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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 9,232 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Hannover 96 kicking off!
6.38
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
15.11
Sven Kirschner threads the ball through to Hauke Freund. Hauke Freund decides to run forward with the ball. Hauke Freund lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Dublin. Robbie Dublin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Robbie Dublin scores for FC Nürnberg!!
18.52
Simon Wieland makes a probing pass to Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Christian Bierhoff easily smothers it!
20.56
Eric Prantl kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner passes the ball forward to Robbie Dublin. Robbie Dublin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.33
Torsten Poschner threads the ball through to Marc Metzger. Marc Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Zimmermann.
27.26
Sebastian Basler knocks the ball forward to Simon Wieland. Simon Wieland flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein passes the ball forward but Gavin Le Saux is offside!
28.22
Eric Prantl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Dublin. Robbie Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Beckenbauer who gathers it comfortably.
33.02
Simon Wieland brings the ball forward. Simon Wieland shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
36.31
Hannover 96 are easily keeping FC Nürnberg at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.41
Sven Kirschner makes a simple pass to Hauke Freund. Hauke Freund knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Zimmermann.
45.00
Sebastian Basler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Lindner. Bakary Lindner makes a beautiful solo run. Bakary Lindner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Kirschner.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off the second half!
47.38
Jakob Littbarski hacks Florian Overath from behind! Jakob Littbarski is shown the yellow card! Florian Overath runs off the knock.
51.28
Gerhard Köller catches Marc Turek on the ankles. Gerhard Köller is given a warning by the referee! Marc Turek runs off the knock.
59.59
Torsten Poschner threads the ball through to Marc Metzger. Marc Metzger flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Dublin. Robbie Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tobias Beckenbauer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.21
Marc Turek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Prantl. Eric Prantl threads the ball through to Robbie Dublin. Robbie Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.04
Simon Wieland kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Christian Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
66.16
Gerhard Köller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Florian Overath. Florian Overath directs the ball goalwards with his head but Christian Bierhoff is on top of it.
71.19
Eric Seifert clumsily knocks into Hauke Freund. The referee calls over Eric Seifert and shows him a yellow card! Hauke Freund gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.48
Gerhard Köller brings the ball forward. Gerhard Köller shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.39
Simon Wieland hacks Eric Prantl from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Prantl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.12
Jakob Littbarski knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Freund. Hauke Freund makes a beautiful solo run. Hauke Freund knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Seifert.
77.15
Marc Metzger threads the ball through to Robbie Dublin. Robbie Dublin shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.11
Simon Wieland flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Christian Bierhoff manages to gather it comfortably.
85.28
Sebastian Basler chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Wieland. Simon Wieland passes the ball forward to Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein finds some space and shoots from distance but Christian Bierhoff is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Dublin of FC Nürnberg

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.3506493506493 vs 50.6493506493506
Play Area
Home team third: 24.68%, Midfield: 44.16%, Away team third: 31.17%