Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 18,479 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg 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 Rodolfo Gomez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg 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 Rodolfo Gomez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
2.46
1-0Lars Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Marin controls it well on his chest. Ivan Marin shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Bakary Dörner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.40
1-0Lars Scheffler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lars Scheffler shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
8.18
1-0Lars Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti flicks a high pass forward. Youssouf Fournier controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Youssouf Fournier provides some space. He shoots at goal. Bakary Dörner gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
10.07
Alexandre Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Diaz. Luis Diaz threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
14.27
Kelvin Beckham hits a low pass to Alexander Stiepermann. Alexander Stiepermann threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.00
Anton Netzer sees Lars Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Scheffler tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Bakary Dörner.
25.26
1-0Corner kick to VfL Wolfsburg. Anton Netzer plays it out to the edge of the box. Jimmy Arveladze reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.21
Lars Scheffler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti flicks a high pass forward. John Gough controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. John Gough rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.25
1-0Alexandre Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Marin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Marin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.27
Stefan Götz threads the ball through to Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner rushes past Jo Sluiter! Sven Breitner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Paul Lange is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Hannover 96 kicking off!
47.11
1-1Stefan Götz knocks the ball forward to Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.11
Ruel Rodgers makes a strong solo run forward. Ruel Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Arveladze who brings the ball under control. Jimmy Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Diaz. With a superhuman jump, Luis Diaz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Paul Lange.
54.37
1-1Corner kick to Hannover 96. Philipp Krüger chips it out wide. Jimmy Arveladze takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
55.34
1-1Guillermo Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Luis Diaz. The referee calls over Guillermo Castillo and warns him to calm down! Luis Diaz runs off the knock.
60.02
1-1Hannover 96 have made 3 substitutions with Juan-Carlos Montero replacing Stefan Götz, Philipp Birnbaum replacing Jimmy Arveladze and Martin Oswald replacing Luis Diaz .
63.46
Juan-Carlos Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Birnbaum. Philipp Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.11
Federico Cassetti decides to run forward with the ball. Federico Cassetti finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.56
Juan-Carlos Montero advances with the ball. Juan-Carlos Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.07
Adolfo Iglesias breaks forward. Adolfo Iglesias makes a probing pass to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
84.13
Gaspar Nascimento barges into John Gough. The referee calls over Gaspar Nascimento and warns him to calm down! John Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.01
Ivan Marin threads a neat ball through to Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Marin. Ivan Marin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Rodgers.
90.00
Anton Netzer chips the ball to his team mate, John Gough. John Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Dörner who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. Paul Lange (GK)
7
2. Billy Hopkin (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Iglesias (DEF)
6
4. Jo Sluiter (DEF)
6
5. Guillermo Castillo (DEF)
6
6. Anton Netzer (MID)
6
7. Lars Scheffler (MID)
8
8. Ivan Marin (MID)
9
9. John Gough (ATT)
6
10. Federico Cassetti (ATT)
7
11. Youssouf Fournier (ATT)
6
12. Richard Mccall (MID)
0
13. Nikolas Brückner (MID)
0
14. Kevin Spengler (DEF)
0
1. Bakary Dörner (GK)
8
2. Ruel Rodgers (DEF)
6
3. Kelvin Beckham (DEF)
6
4. Gaspar Nascimento (DEF)
6
5. Alexandre Ramos (MID)
5
6. Stefan Götz (MID)
7
7. Alexander Stiepermann (MID)
6
8. Philipp Krüger (MID)
6
9. Sven Breitner (ATT)
9
10. Luis Diaz (ATT)
6
11. Jimmy Arveladze (ATT)
6
12. Juan-Carlos Montero (ATT)
6
13. Martin Oswald (GK)
6
14. Philipp Birnbaum (ATT)
6