Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Carl-Benz-Stadion where Waldhof Mannheim play host to Hannover 96. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Waldhof Mannheim are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Helmer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Waldhof Mannheim are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Helmer.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 kick off the first half!
4.58
0-0Steffen Szepan barges into Thomas Walter. The referee calls over Steffen Szepan and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Walter stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.26
1-0Philipp Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Kai Morlock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Morlock sees a break and surges forward. Kai Morlock lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Paulo Varela had no chance!! Goal for Waldhof Mannheim!
14.13
1-0Noe Vargas brings the ball forward. Noe Vargas makes an attacking run forward. Noe Vargas skips past Stefan Landerl! Noe Vargas tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Giancarlo Migliorini!
16.57
Markus Koschmieder plays the ball forward to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Paulo Varela is on top of it.
22.24
1-0Philipp Ziegler threads a neat ball through to Kai Morlock. Kai Morlock makes a probing pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noe Vargas.
24.39
1-0Hannes Augstein makes a probing pass to Yacine Tainio. Yacine Tainio shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.47
Komian Girard hits a low pass to Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
33.35
Markus Koschmieder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan skips past Noe Vargas! Steffen Szepan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.49
Linus Winkler threads a neat ball through to Markus Koschmieder. Markus Koschmieder chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
39.06
Thomas Walter flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Augstein. Hannes Augstein hits a low pass to Simon Lorenz. Simon Lorenz plays a one-two with Yacine Tainio and rushes in on goal... Simon Lorenz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.53
Yacine Tainio hacks Linus Winkler from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Linus Winkler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.39
Thomas Walter knocks the ball forward to Hannes Augstein. Hannes Augstein flicks a high ball forward to Simon Lorenz who takes it down. Simon Lorenz shoots from outside the area but is denied by Giancarlo Migliorini. Excellent save.
45.00
Linus Winkler knocks the ball forward to Kai Morlock. With a delightful solo run, Kai Morlock stretches the opposition's defence. Kai Morlock knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Paulo Varela manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Waldhof Mannheim appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Waldhof Mannheim kick off!
54.59
1-1Komian Girard makes a simple pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven skips past Albrecht Geis! Albrecht Geis hacks Stuart Niven from behind! Stuart Niven appeals for a penalty! Given!!
54.59
1-1The referee points to the spot..
56.16
Stuart Niven takes a cautious run up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.05
Claudio Moya hits a low pass to Yacine Tainio. Yacine Tainio whips in a cross ball towards Johan Collet. Johan Collet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.45
Claudio Moya knocks the ball forward to Simon Lorenz. Simon Lorenz runs straight at the defence! Simon Lorenz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Giancarlo Migliorini.
72.04
It's a corner kick. Hannes Augstein loops the ball over to the far post. Steffen Reimers reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
73.16
Stefan Landerl threads the ball through to Kai Morlock. Kai Morlock threads the ball through to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Paulo Varela has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.37
Kai Morlock passes the ball forward to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Ouindi controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Stefan Ouindi rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
79.10
2-2Stefan Ouindi hacks Thomas Walter from behind! Stefan Ouindi is warned by the referee! Thomas Walter stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.31
Albrecht Geis sees Claudio Moya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Moya knocks the ball to his team mate, Yacine Tainio. Yacine Tainio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Ziegler.
84.27
Kai Morlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Varela who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Anselmo Di Salvatore makes a probing pass to Simon Lorenz. Simon Lorenz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Reimers.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Morlock of Waldhof Mannheim |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Giancarlo Migliorini (GK)
7
2. Linus Winkler (DEF)
6
3. Steffen Reimers (DEF)
6
4. Philipp Ziegler (DEF)
6
5. Stefan Landerl (DEF)
6
6. Kai Morlock (MID)
9
7. Komian Girard (MID)
6
8. Markus Koschmieder (MID)
6
9. Stuart Niven (ATT)
8
10. Steffen Szepan (ATT)
7
11. Stefan Ouindi (ATT)
6
12. Yacine Barret (ATT)
0
13. Bertrand Cordonnier (DEF)
0
14. Stefan Sammer (MID)
0
1. Paulo Varela (GK)
7
2. Noe Vargas (DEF)
7
3. Thomas Walter (DEF)
7
4. Albrecht Geis (DEF)
6
5. Martin Köller (MID)
6
6. Hannes Augstein (MID)
6
7. Claudio Moya (MID)
6
8. Anselmo Di Salvatore (MID)
6
9. Johan Collet (ATT)
7
10. Yacine Tainio (ATT)
7
11. Simon Lorenz (ATT)
9
12. Malte Borchard (DEF)
0
13. Mathias Laville (DEF)
0
14. Danny Finney (ATT)
0