Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 19,165 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Rösler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Rösler.
0.00
0-0Hertha BSC kick off and get the first half underway!
3.51
0-1John Davidson makes a simple pass to Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dietmar Wendel!
8.32
0-1Arno Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Thielemann collects the pass. Nikolas Thielemann tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.08
Stefanos Karnezis advances with the ball. Stefanos Karnezis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.30
0-2Fernando Pardo catches John Davidson on the ankles. The referee warns Fernando Pardo to calm down! John Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.47
0-2Dietmar Beckenbauer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dietmar Beckenbauer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefanos Karnezis.
18.35
0-2Stefanos Karnezis makes a beautiful solo run. Seeing a gap ahead, Stefanos Karnezis picks a pass forward to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Uwe Streich punches it away to safety.
20.50
Paul Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.35
Fernando Pardo threads the ball through to Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff directs the ball goalwards with his head. Christoph Novak manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.47
Arno Rohrschneider hits a low pass to David Ziegler. David Ziegler shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
30.29
Joe Riverola plays the ball forward to David Ziegler. David Ziegler shoots from distance but it is miles over!
36.32
0-2Joe Riverola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Ziegler. David Ziegler runs straight at the defence! Armin Haller clumsily knocks into David Ziegler. David Ziegler appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
38.15
Nikolas Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Joe Riverola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Riverola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Uwe Streich gets down and covers it.
39.40
John Davidson threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
42.20
Arno Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward to Nikolas Thielemann who brings the ball under control. Nikolas Thielemann finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Uwe Streich. Excellent save.
44.25
Armin Haller flicks a high pass forward. Paul Widmann collects the pass. Paul Widmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Paul Garcia advances with the ball. Paul Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nikolas Thielemann!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hannover 96 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hannover 96 start the second half!
48.04
Paul Widmann catches Arno Rohrschneider on the ankles. The referee brings Paul Widmann to one side and gives him a warning! Arno Rohrschneider hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.05
Paul Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Christoph Novak.
54.15
Paul Widmann takes a quick corner, playing it short to Fernando Pardo. Fernando Pardo tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Christoph Novak comfortably smothers it!
55.40
Arno Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. David Ziegler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
60.50
0-3Hannover 96 have made a substitution with David Beckenbauer replacing Fernando Pardo .
63.16
Stefanos Karnezis threads a neat ball through to Joe Riverola. Showing composure, Joe Riverola plays the ball forward to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
65.38
Nikolas Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Joe Riverola collects the pass. Joe Riverola plays the ball forward to Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Uwe Streich smothers it!
66.32
0-3Paul Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but David Ziegler is offside!
67.07
Colin Wright-Phillips flicks a high ball forward to David Beckenbauer who takes it down. David Beckenbauer sees Julian Kohler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Kohler shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
69.07
John Davidson plays the ball forward to David Ziegler. David Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Wendel controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Dietmar Wendel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Uwe Streich comfortably smothers it!
75.11
Arno Rohrschneider flicks a high ball forward to Nikolas Thielemann who takes it down. Nikolas Thielemann shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Uwe Streich had no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
78.25
John Davidson sees Dietmar Wendel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Wendel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
79.50
Arno Rohrschneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.44
John Davidson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Davidson shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
87.17
Stefanos Karnezis knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Rohrschneider. Arno Rohrschneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.01
Stefanos Karnezis threads the ball through to Paul Garcia. Paul Garcia plays the ball forward to Dietmar Wendel. Dietmar Wendel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Paul Widmann hacks Paul Garcia from behind! Paul Widmann is warned by the referee again! Paul Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Dietmar Wendel 4, 10 Nikolas Thielemann 45, 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nikolas Thielemann of Hertha BSC |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Uwe Streich (GK)
8
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)
6
8. Albrecht Szepan (ATT)
6
9. Francois Maraval (ATT)
6
10. Jan Bierhoff (ATT)
6
11. Julian Kohler (ATT)
6
12. Gian Matteo Valoti (MID)
0
13. David Beckenbauer (MID)
6
14. Alberto Romero (MID)
0
1. Christoph Novak (GK)
6
2. Joaquín Velasquez (DEF)
6
3. Nikolas Schrader (DEF)
6
4. Stefanos Karnezis (DEF)
7
5. Paul Garcia (MID)
7
6. John Davidson (MID)
7
7. Arno Rohrschneider (MID)
7
8. Joe Riverola (MID)
6
9. Dietmar Wendel (ATT)
9
10. Nikolas Thielemann (ATT)
9
11. David Ziegler (ATT)
6
12. Kubilay Sükür (GK)
0
13. Marco Braat (DEF)
0
14. Sebastiano Paquito (ATT)
0