Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 9,082 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and SC Freiburg get the match underway!
4.08
John White knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.26
Leon Prantl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Ziege. Vincenzo Ziege knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Beckenbauer who gathers it comfortably.
8.52
Gerhard Köller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Hannes Hanke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.07
Armin Breyer knocks the ball forward to Ruben Mendes. Ruben Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.24
Anton Masur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Hannes Hanke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.53
Stuart Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Frieser. Julian Frieser passes the ball forward to Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.46
Armin Breyer makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Ziege. Vincenzo Ziege knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Rae.
28.19
Anton Masur kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.41
Marcel Röhlig catches Julian Frieser on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcel Röhlig and shows him a yellow card! Julian Frieser stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.33
Stuart Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, John White. John White makes a probing pass to Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Stuart Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, John White. John White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein goes all the way! Alexander Augstein makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Hannover 96 kick off!
47.38
Gerhard Köller comes in with a late challenge on Armin Breyer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Armin Breyer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.30
Vincenzo Szepan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Mendes. Ruben Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Ziege. Vincenzo Ziege heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Tobias Beckenbauer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.33
Julian Frieser sees space and advances. Julian Frieser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Stiepermann.
57.25
John White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
60.54
Anton Masur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.48
Vincenzo Szepan makes a simple pass to Ruben Mendes. Ruben Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.59
John White clumsily knocks into Vincenzo Szepan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincenzo Szepan runs off the knock.
69.15
Dayo Cardascio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Szepan. Vincenzo Szepan flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Mendes. Ruben Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Seifert.
71.08
Matthias Brückner sees space and advances. Matthias Brückner passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Ziege. Vincenzo Ziege knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Beckenbauer who gathers it comfortably.
73.32
John White knocks the ball forward to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
78.35
Anton Masur sees a break and surges forward. Anton Masur goes all the way! Anton Masur shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.53
Vincenzo Szepan knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Ziege. Vincenzo Ziege knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Vincenzo Szepan knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Ziege. Vincenzo Ziege knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Le Saux of Hannover 96
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
20.5%
52.6%
26.9%