Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at RheinEnergieStadion where Stuttgarter Kickers play Hannover 96 in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Stuttgarter Kickers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Stuttgarter Kickers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 kick off!
2.40
0-0Scott Matteo makes a simple pass to Eric Behrens. Eric Behrens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Uwe Linke.
6.46
0-1Jakob Kauder knocks the ball forward to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet plays a perfect one-two with Les Powell and rushes in on goal... Hakan Izzet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.29
Robert Defoe brings the ball forward. Robert Defoe plays a perfect one-two with Hakan Izzet and rushes in on goal... Robert Defoe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.32
Scott Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guy Peeters. Guy Peeters knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Auer. Gabriel Auer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.46
Torsten Widmann makes a probing pass to Robert Defoe. Robert Defoe takes it forward alone. Robert Defoe finds some space and shoots from distance but Torsten Sachs is on top of it.
24.50
Scott Matteo threads the ball through to Gabriel Auer. Gabriel Auer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.32
0-2Robert Defoe makes a probing pass to Giorgio Manighetti. Giorgio Manighetti shoots from long range but it is miles over!
28.48
Torsten Widmann threads the ball through to Jakob Kauder. Jakob Kauder knocks the ball forward to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Les Powell. Les Powell flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Torsten Sachs has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.52
Kristófer Ólafsson chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Behrens. Eric Behrens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.10
0-3Jakob Kauder catches Kristófer Ólafsson on the ankles. Jakob Kauder is warned by the referee! Kristófer Ólafsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.53
Nils Götz knocks the ball forward to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet goes all the way! Hakan Izzet takes a shot at goal. Torsten Sachs easily smothers it.
42.16
Jakob Kauder makes a simple pass to Les Powell. Les Powell kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Torsten Sachs had no chance!! Goal for Hannover 96!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Stuttgarter Kickers kick off!
48.22
Jakob Kauder flicks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.41
0-4Hannover 96 are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Stuttgarter Kickers's defence.
51.09
0-4Salvatore Suker makes a simple pass to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet makes a probing pass to Giorgio Manighetti but he's offside!
53.03
Kristófer Ólafsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Auer. Gabriel Auer lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Behrens. Eric Behrens connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eric Behrens!
57.14
Jakob Kauder threads the ball through to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Torsten Sachs manages to keep it out.
61.31
Tobias Kneissl makes a simple pass to Jakob Kauder. Jakob Kauder knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Powell. Les Powell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.19
Scott Matteo brings the ball forward. Scott Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Matteo!
75.51
Kristófer Ólafsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Auer. Gabriel Auer knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Behrens. Eric Behrens is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.03
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.11
Tobias Kneissl knocks the ball forward to Robert Defoe. Robert Defoe knocks the ball forward to Les Powell. Les Powell goes all the way! Les Powell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Torsten Sachs easily smothers it.
83.49
Salvatore Suker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giorgio Manighetti. Giorgio Manighetti shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Torsten Sachs manages to gather it comfortably.
84.48
David Oswald threads the ball through to Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guy Peeters. Guy Peeters lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Auer. Gabriel Auer powers a header at goal. Uwe Linke easily smothers it.
85.01
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.45
Jakob Kauder makes a beautiful solo run. Jakob Kauder lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Manighetti. Giorgio Manighetti flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Torsten Sachs.
89.41
2-4Torsten Widmann hacks Gabriel Auer from behind! The referee calls over Torsten Widmann and warns him to calm down! Gabriel Auer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Salvatore Suker passes the ball forward to Les Powell. Les Powell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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Scorers
| Eric Behrens 53 Scott Matteo 71 | Hakan Izzet 6, 42 Robert Defoe 10 Les Powell 28 |