Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Kaiserslautern. A crowd of 18,302 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 kick off and get the first half underway!
2.54
0-0Sven Breitner makes a simple pass to Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
4.44
0-0Ruel Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Sven Engels holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Engels hits a low pass to Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
6.56
With imagination, Alexandre Ramos plays the ball forward to Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
8.43
1-0Alexandre Ramos advances with the ball. Alexandre Ramos cuts inside the box! Alexandre Ramos strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexandre Ramos!
14.32
Alexandre Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Sven Engels collects the pass. Sven Engels shoots from distance. It's there!! Matt McStay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.11
2-0Kelvin Beckham hacks Alejandro Gento from behind! Kelvin Beckham is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Gento runs off the knock.
21.18
2-0Sven Döring kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Samba Facciutto reads it well. Fabulous stop!
26.51
Kelvin Beckham threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Arveladze collects the pass. Jimmy Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
28.03
Wilfred Bomers kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Döring. Sven Döring sees Alejandro Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Gento whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
33.01
With imagination, Sven Engels picks a pass forward to Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.29
Stefan Götz makes a probing pass to Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner shoots from 20 yards. Matt McStay gets down and covers it.
39.10
Wilfred Bomers flicks a high ball forward to Sven Döring who takes it down. Sven Döring whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.17
Anthony Kanu flicks a high pass forward. Sven Engels controls it well on his chest. Sven Engels kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos shoots from 25 yards. Matt McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
44.54
Ruel Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Götz. Stefan Götz flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Arveladze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Arveladze tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Kaiserslautern players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern get the second half underway!
48.26
Arturo Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Döring. Sven Döring makes a simple pass to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
59.20
Anthony Kanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos brings the ball forward. Alexandre Ramos shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Matt McStay.
63.43
Kelvin Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Sven Breitner controls it well on his chest. Sven Breitner lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.15
Sven Döring makes an attacking run forward. Sven Döring whips in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.18
Sven Döring flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Caminero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Geis. Simon Geis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
72.43
Sven Döring flicks a high pass forward. Marc Meidt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Meidt rushes past Ruel Rodgers! Marc Meidt strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Marc Meidt scores for FC Kaiserslautern!!
77.16
Stefan Götz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Götz shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
79.57
Simon Geis threads the ball through to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez runs straight at the defence! Arturo Perez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.06
Arturo Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Gento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Gento plays the ball forward to Arturo Perez who has made a great run into the box. Arturo Perez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
83.03
Alexandre Ramos threads a neat ball through to Stefan Götz. Stefan Götz flicks a high ball forward to Sven Engels who takes it down. Sven Engels shoots from long range but is denied by Matt McStay. Excellent save.
84.50
Simon Geis flicks a high pass forward. Marc Meidt controls it well on his chest. Marc Meidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kelvin Beckham.
89.43
Anthony Kanu flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Götz who brings the ball under control. Stefan Götz flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Arveladze controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Arveladze shoots from distance. Solid save from Matt McStay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Samba Facciutto (GK)
6
2. Ruel Rodgers (DEF)
6
3. Kelvin Beckham (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Kanu (DEF)
6
5. Sven Engels (MID)
8
6. Alexandre Ramos (MID)
9
7. Stefan Götz (MID)
7
8. Alexander Stiepermann (MID)
6
9. Sven Breitner (ATT)
6
10. Jimmy Arveladze (ATT)
6
11. Juan-Carlos Montero (ATT)
6
12. Gaspar Nascimento (DEF)
0
13. Martin Oswald (GK)
0
14. Florian Möller (ATT)
0
1. Matt McStay (GK)
8
2. Arturo Navarro (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Francke (DEF)
6
4. Wilfred Bomers (DEF)
6
5. Samir Kuzorra (DEF)
6
6. Simon Geis (MID)
6
7. Sven Döring (MID)
7
8. Roberto Caminero (ATT)
6
9. Alejandro Gento (ATT)
6
10. Marc Meidt (ATT)
7
11. Arturo Perez (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Suarez (MID)
0
13. Mauricio Marquitos (MID)
0
14. Paul Nahrstedt (MID)
0