Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 18,236 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Klinsmann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Klinsmann.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and MSV Duisburg kick off!
2.16
0-0Simon Völler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Völler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Knapp but the linesman indicates offside!
8.54
0-0Simon Völler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.13
0-0Moritz Eberle takes it forward alone. Moritz Eberle changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Moritz Eberle knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Gerlach. Armin Haller comes in with a late challenge on Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
14.30
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Dietmar Beckenbauer laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Francois Maraval holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francois Maraval knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler makes a looping header on goal. Thomas Wallner manages to gather it.
16.33
0-0Dietmar Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Pardo collects the pass. Fernando Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.06
Jakob Ziege hits a low pass to Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks the ball forward, putting Francois Maraval through on goal. Some good footwork from Francois Maraval provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.21
John McStay sees Paul Knapp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Knapp skips past Dietmar Beckenbauer! Dietmar Beckenbauer comes in with a late challenge on Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
24.04
Paul Widmann threads a neat ball through to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Poschner.
28.52
0-1Armin Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Widmann. Showing composure, Paul Widmann laces a through ball forward to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.17
0-1Andres Gutierrez barges into Albrecht Szepan. Andres Gutierrez is shown the yellow card! Albrecht Szepan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.10
Moritz Eberle flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Höfer who brings the ball under control. Lennart Höfer sees a break and surges forward. Lennart Höfer whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff connects with a diving header but somehow Uwe Streich manages to keep it out.
40.24
Lennart Höfer decides to run forward with the ball. Lennart Höfer knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff makes a deft header. Solid save from Uwe Streich.
44.55
Paul Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half. The MSV Duisburg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hannover 96 kick off and get the second half underway!
49.58
Moritz Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Simon Hitzlsperger collects the pass. Simon Hitzlsperger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Uwe Streich!
51.01
Andres Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Lennart Höfer. Lennart Höfer flicks a high ball forward to Paul Knapp who takes it down. Paul Knapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Wright-Phillips.
57.51
Lennart Höfer hits a low pass to Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
60.18
0-1Hannover 96 have made a substitution with Alberto Romero replacing Fernando Pardo .
63.07
Paul Widmann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.27
Moritz Eberle breaks forward. Moritz Eberle chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
66.41
Paul Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.08
Simon Hitzlsperger runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.43
Simon Völler threads a neat ball through to Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Raff but the linesman indicates offside!
71.41
John McStay makes a probing pass to Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.49
John McStay surges forward with the ball. John McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.03
Lennart Höfer threads a neat ball through to Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach shoots from 20 yards. Uwe Streich gets down and covers it.
81.07
Paul Widmann knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan plays a one-two with Jan Bierhoff and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Albrecht Szepan provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
83.40
Dietmar Beckenbauer flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Romero. Alberto Romero knocks the ball forward to Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval threads the ball through to Julian Kohler but he's offside!
85.33
Andres Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Simon Völler who brings the ball under control. Simon Völler brings the ball forward. Simon Völler shoots from distance but is denied by Uwe Streich. Excellent save.
90.00
Andres Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Simon Völler. Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Völler laces a through ball forward to Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Thomas Wallner (GK)
6
2. Eric Poschner (DEF)
6
3. Moritz Eberle (DEF)
8
4. Andres Gutierrez (DEF)
6
5. Simon Völler (MID)
7
6. Lennart Höfer (MID)
8
7. John McStay (MID)
7
8. Simon Hitzlsperger (MID)
6
9. Kai Gerlach (ATT)
6
10. Thomas Raff (ATT)
6
11. Paul Knapp (ATT)
6
12. Christian Kauder (DEF)
0
13. Sebastian Nordwald (DEF)
0
14. Gerhard Lange (DEF)
0
1. Uwe Streich (GK)
9
2. Jakob Ziege (DEF)
6
3. Armin Haller (DEF)
6
4. Dietmar Beckenbauer (DEF)
6
5. Colin Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
6. Fernando Pardo (MID)
6
7. Paul Widmann (MID)
8
8. Albrecht Szepan (ATT)
8
9. Francois Maraval (ATT)
6
10. Jan Bierhoff (ATT)
7
11. Julian Kohler (ATT)
6
12. David Beckenbauer (MID)
0
13. Alberto Romero (MID)
6
14. Nicolas Soto (MID)
0