Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 8,806 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Freund.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Freund.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 kick off and get the match underway!
3.41
0-0Gian Paolo Baiocco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.53
0-0Matthias Frieser plays the ball forward to Gian Paolo Baiocco. Gian Paolo Baiocco chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Morton. Gary Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefano De Romijn who gathers it comfortably.
10.36
0-1Oliver Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Fournier. Manuel Fournier flicks a high pass forward. Arno Diakite collects the pass. Arno Diakite shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.11
Hans Van Der Pennen passes the ball forward to Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp whips in a cross ball towards Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl connects with a diving header. Stefano De Romijn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.59
1-1Antonio Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite puts a great ball through. Marcel Walter runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
21.56
Oliver Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Teixeira. With imagination, Antonio Teixeira laces a through ball forward to Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
22.47
Lars Lensing knocks the ball forward to Hans Van Der Pennen. Hans Van Der Pennen kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Klimek.
27.54
Alexander Klimek takes it forward alone. Alexander Klimek makes a probing pass to Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.43
1-1Antonio Teixeira catches Marc Lindemann on the ankles. The referee calls over Antonio Teixeira and warns him to calm down! Marc Lindemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.19
1-1Marc Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl shoots from long range but Stefano De Romijn reads it well. He makes it look easy!
38.31
Without breaking stride, Matthias Frieser plays the ball forward to Marc Lindemann. Marc Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Morton. Gary Morton finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
39.59
Antonio Teixeira clumsily knocks into Lars Lensing. The referee calls over Antonio Teixeira again and warns him to calm down! Lars Lensing stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.34
Manuel Fournier kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Samir Fromm.
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 Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Union Berlin start the second half!
47.38
Gian Paolo Baiocco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.44
Antonio Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Diakite. Arno Diakite knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Frieser.
55.58
Antonio Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Walter who brings the ball under control. Marcel Walter shoots from outside the area but Samir Fromm is on top of it.
57.11
1-1Gian Paolo Baiocco flicks a high ball forward to Lars Knapp who takes it down. Lars Knapp knocks the ball forward, putting Simon Kneissl through on goal. Simon Kneissl makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Alexander Klimek's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
58.40
1-1Gian Paolo Baiocco takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Steffen Walter reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
59.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Teixeira plays the ball forward to Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.48
Gian Paolo Baiocco runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gian Paolo Baiocco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
65.35
Manuel Fournier flicks a high pass forward. Arno Diakite collects the pass. Arno Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
66.01
Manuel Fournier flicks a high pass forward. Sven Wieland collects the pass. Sven Wieland knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Höfer. Florian Höfer fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
69.50
With a delightful solo run, Hans Van Der Pennen stretches the opposition's defence. Hans Van Der Pennen plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Kneissl and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hans Van Der Pennen takes a shot at goal but Stefano De Romijn reads it well. Good save!
72.34
Marc Kohler threads the ball through to Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl whips in a cross ball towards Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefano De Romijn with no chance!! Goal for Hannover 96!
75.34
Manuel Fournier flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter shoots from outside the area but somehow Samir Fromm manages to keep it out.
77.24
2-1Hannover 96 have made a substitution with Pascal Kuzorra replacing Marc Kohler and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
83.51
Gian Paolo Baiocco flicks a high pass forward. Gary Morton collects the pass. Gary Morton shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.39
Antonio Teixeira brings the ball forward. Antonio Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Sven Wieland scores for FC Union Berlin!!
89.37
Marc Lindemann plays the ball forward to Gary Morton. Gary Morton shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Gian Paolo Baiocco kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Simon Kneissl 14 Lars Knapp 72 | Arno Diakite 10 Sven Wieland 84 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Samir Fromm (GK)
7
2. Lars Lensing (DEF)
6
3. Matt Glass (DEF)
6
4. Matthias Frieser (DEF)
6
5. Marc Kohler (MID)
6
6. Hans Van Der Pennen (MID)
7
7. Marc Lindemann (MID)
6
8. Gian Paolo Baiocco (MID)
8
9. Simon Kneissl (ATT)
8
10. Lars Knapp (ATT)
9
11. Gary Morton (ATT)
6
12. Pascal Kuzorra (GK)
6
13. Aniello Mazzoli (GK)
0
14. Sebastian Beckenbauer (DEF)
0
1. Stefano De Romijn (GK)
7
2. Malte Emmerlich (DEF)
6
3. Oliver Neuhaus (DEF)
6
4. Alexander Klimek (DEF)
7
5. Steffen Walter (DEF)
6
6. Manuel Fournier (MID)
8
7. Antonio Teixeira (MID)
8
8. Marcel Walter (ATT)
6
9. Arno Diakite (ATT)
8
10. Florian Höfer (ATT)
6
11. Sven Wieland (ATT)
8
12. David Frieser (MID)
0
13. Maryn Viseux (GK)
0
14. Rodolfo Redondo (MID)
0