Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 17,247 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 kick off!
2.20
1-0Oscar Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.24
1-0Mauricio Redondo hits a low pass to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.29
1-0Tiago Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Jason Marr who takes it down. Jason Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
10.45
Mauricio Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
15.07
Mauricio Redondo makes a simple pass to Jason Marr. Jason Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo connects with a diving header. Solid save from Torsten Borchard.
18.30
Mauricio Ruiz passes the ball forward to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
21.48
1-0Alexandre Ramos brings the ball forward. Alexandre Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
32.44
Ruel Rodgers threads the ball through to Alexander Stiepermann. Alexander Stiepermann threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Arveladze. With a superhuman jump, Jimmy Arveladze connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.00
1-0Mauricio Ruiz clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Montero. The referee brings Mauricio Ruiz to one side and gives him a warning! Juan-Carlos Montero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.55
Martín Farías chips the ball to his team mate, Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor sees space and advances. Salvador Traynor shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.49
Salvador Traynor takes it forward alone. Salvador Traynor knocks in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.51
Gaspar Nascimento sees space and advances. Gaspar Nascimento decides to run forward with the ball. Gaspar Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Peter van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
1-0Ruel Rodgers barges into Jason Marr. Ruel Rodgers is shown the yellow card! Jason Marr runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen start the second half!
47.15
Mauricio Redondo clumsily knocks into Alexander Stiepermann. Mauricio Redondo is warned by the referee! Alexander Stiepermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.18
Oscar Fernandez hits a low pass to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores makes a looping header on goal. Torsten Borchard punches it away to safety.
57.25
Julian Beck flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.05
Mauricio Redondo clumsily knocks into Alexandre Ramos. Mauricio Redondo is warned by the referee again! Alexandre Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.33
1-0Bayer Leverkusen have made 3 substitutions with Nuno Reis replacing Martín Farías, Shaun Redknapp replacing Mauricio Redondo and Romero P. Hidalgo replacing Jason Marr .
71.12
Salvador Traynor comes in with a late challenge on Gaspar Nascimento. Salvador Traynor is shown the yellow card! Gaspar Nascimento runs off the knock.
72.33
Mauricio Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
77.35
Julian Beck changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Beck sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Peter van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
79.01
Mauricio Ruiz passes the ball forward to Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.45
Jimmy Arveladze makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
83.37
With imagination, Darl Lambers laces a through ball forward to Philipp Birnbaum. Philipp Birnbaum shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.31
Alexandre Ramos advances with the ball. Alexandre Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Torsten Borchard of Hannover 96 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter van der Meer (GK)
7
2. Martín Farías (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Fernandez (DEF)
7
4. Mauricio Ruiz (DEF)
6
5. Tiago Jardim (DEF)
6
6. Salvador Traynor (MID)
8
7. Mauricio Redondo (MID)
7
8. Jason Marr (ATT)
6
9. Roberto Flores (ATT)
7
10. Les Oakes (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Kühn (ATT)
8
12. Nuno Reis (DEF)
6
13. Shaun Redknapp (MID)
6
14. Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT)
6
1. Torsten Borchard (GK)
9
2. Darl Lambers (DEF)
6
3. Ruel Rodgers (DEF)
5
4. Gaspar Nascimento (DEF)
8
5. Alexandre Ramos (MID)
7
6. Denny Van Der Sar (MID)
6
7. Alexander Stiepermann (MID)
6
8. Julian Beck (MID)
7
9. Juan-Carlos Montero (ATT)
7
10. Jimmy Arveladze (ATT)
6
11. Philipp Birnbaum (ATT)
6
12. Anthony Kanu (DEF)
0
13. Evans Carnasciali (ATT)
0
14. Markus Friedmann (DEF)
0