Match Report
| Hannover 96 | Hannover 96 |  |  | FC Schalke 04 | FC Schalke 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Kauder | K. Kauder |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | Leon Gleisenstein | L. Gleisenstein | |||||||||
| Oliver Sachs | O. Sachs | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Marino Bruins | M. Bruins | |||||||||
| Dominic Collins | D. Collins |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 |  | Miguel Pichichi | M. Pichichi | |||||||||
| Kevin Beck | K. Beck | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | Tomas Valente | T. Valente | |||||||||
| Kai Diakite | K. Diakite | | 61 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Moritz Köpke | M. Köpke | |||||||||
| Martin Gelb | M. Gelb | | 65 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 79 | | Ole Bergdolmo | O. Bergdolmo | ||||||||
| Kevin Behrens | K. Behrens | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Uwe Schacht | U. Schacht | |||||||||
| Noah Völler | N. Völler | | 60 | M | | 8 | | | A | 67 | | Eric Birkwald | E. Birkwald | ||||||||
| Robert Williams | R. Williams |  | 59 | M | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Aaron May | A. May | |||||||||
| Armin Metzger | A. Metzger | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Nico Backes | N. Backes | |||||||||
| Nicolas Schumacher | N. Schumacher | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Jakob Lorenz | J. Lorenz | |||||||||
| Chris Tuhuteru | C. Tuhuteru | | 62 | A | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Nigel Salmon | N. Salmon | |||||||||
| Sven Ritzinger | S. Ritzinger | | 58 | A | | 13 | | M | 62 | | Vincenzo Winkler | V. Winkler | |||||||||
| Colin Bremner | C. Bremner | | 57 | G | | 14 | | G | 57 | | Nicolas Neuhaus | N. Neuhaus | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 16,941 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Lindner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Lindner.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hannover 96 kicking off!
3.37
0-0Ole Bergdolmo knocks the ball forward to Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.50
Uwe Schacht threads the ball through to Nico Backes. Nico Backes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.57
Kevin Behrens makes a probing pass to Nicolas Schumacher. Nicolas Schumacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.46
0-0Ole Bergdolmo flicks a high pass forward to Aaron May who brings the ball under control. Aaron May whips in a cross ball towards Nico Backes. Nico Backes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
14.04
Aaron May threads the ball through to Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jakob Lorenz. Some superb footwork from Jakob Lorenz provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.56
0-0Tomas Valente pushes up the pitch. Tomas Valente threads the ball through to Nico Backes. Nico Backes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jakob Lorenz is offside!
18.58
Moritz Köpke passes the ball forward to Ole Bergdolmo. Ole Bergdolmo kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron May. Aaron May lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.11
Kai Diakite makes a beautiful solo run. Kai Diakite flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Schumacher. Nicolas Schumacher shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.08
Noah Völler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Schumacher. Nicolas Schumacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marino Bruins.
30.34
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.11
0-1Uwe Schacht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald advances inside the box! Eric Birkwald muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.32
0-1Aaron May clumsily knocks into Noah Völler. The referee warns Aaron May to calm down! Noah Völler runs off the knock.
42.55
Kevin Beck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Behrens. Kevin Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Armin Metzger collects the pass. Armin Metzger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off the second half!
54.55
0-1Kevin Behrens sees Armin Metzger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Metzger plays a quick one-two with Noah Völler and rushes in on goal... Armin Metzger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
57.28
0-1Dominic Collins sees Nicolas Schumacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Schumacher lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Metzger. Armin Metzger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Marino Bruins!
61.41
Ole Bergdolmo passes the ball forward to Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Bergdolmo. Ole Bergdolmo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.09
Ole Bergdolmo flicks a high pass forward. Aaron May collects the pass. Aaron May lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.14
Noah Völler knocks the ball forward to Armin Metzger. Armin Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Noah Völler. Noah Völler whips the ball goalwards with his head. Leon Gleisenstein comfortably punches it away to safety.
67.47
Noah Völler flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Behrens who brings the ball under control. Kevin Behrens flicks the ball to his team mate, Armin Metzger. Armin Metzger shoots from outside the area. Leon Gleisenstein gets down and covers it.
72.32
Noah Völler flicks a high pass forward. Martin Gelb collects the pass. Martin Gelb tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.17
Tomas Valente makes a simple pass to Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht threads a neat ball through to Jakob Lorenz. Jakob Lorenz passes the ball forward to Nico Backes. Nico Backes tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.29
Ole Bergdolmo kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Bergdolmo. Ole Bergdolmo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Noah Völler.
79.19
0-1Eric Birkwald takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Ole Bergdolmo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
89.00
Kevin Behrens flicks a high ball forward to Noah Völler who takes it down. Noah Völler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Gleisenstein who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Kauder (GK)
6
2. Oliver Sachs (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Collins (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Beck (DEF)
6
5. Kai Diakite (DEF)
6
6. Martin Gelb (MID)
6
7. Kevin Behrens (MID)
8
8. Noah Völler (MID)
8
9. Robert Williams (MID)
6
10. Armin Metzger (ATT)
7
11. Nicolas Schumacher (ATT)
6
12. Chris Tuhuteru (ATT)
0
13. Sven Ritzinger (ATT)
0
14. Colin Bremner (GK)
0
1. Leon Gleisenstein (GK)
7
2. Marino Bruins (DEF)
6
3. Miguel Pichichi (DEF)
7
4. Tomas Valente (DEF)
7
5. Moritz Köpke (DEF)
6
6. Ole Bergdolmo (MID)
8
7. Uwe Schacht (MID)
8
8. Eric Birkwald (ATT)
9
9. Aaron May (ATT)
6
10. Nico Backes (ATT)
6
11. Jakob Lorenz (ATT)
6
12. Nigel Salmon (GK)
0
13. Vincenzo Winkler (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Neuhaus (GK)
0