Match Report
| Waldhof Mannheim | Waldhof Mannheim |  |  | Hannover 96 | Hannover 96 | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adilson Mulder | A. Mulder |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Tobias Beckenbauer | T. Beckenbauer | |||||||||
| Sebastien Rosat | S. Rosat |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Gísli Reynisson | G. Reynisson |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Sebastian Basler | S. Basler | |||||||||
| Jon Dahl Laursen | J. Laursen |  | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Eric Seifert | E. Seifert | |||||||||
| Tomas Pinheiro | T. Pinheiro |  | 62 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Gerhard Köller | G. Köller | |||||||||
| Ian Gilstrap | I. Gilstrap |  | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | John White | J. White | |||||||||
| Noah Sammer | N. Sammer | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Anton Masur | A. Masur | |||||||||
| Markus Dörner | M. Dörner | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Bakary Lindner | B. Lindner | |||||||||
| Simon Zick | S. Zick | | 57 | M | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Alexander Augstein | A. Augstein | |||||||||
| Marc Scheffler | M. Scheffler | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Tobias Birnbaum | T. Birnbaum | |||||||||
| Christian Berg | C. Berg | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 |  | Gavin Le Saux | G. Le Saux | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Carl-Benz-Stadion where Waldhof Mannheim play host to Hannover 96. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Waldhof Mannheim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Waldhof Mannheim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 kick off and get the match underway!
4.37
0-0Anton Masur kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.47
0-0Noah Sammer hacks Bakary Lindner from behind! The referee calls over Noah Sammer and shows him a yellow card! Bakary Lindner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.38
0-0Tomas Pinheiro takes it forward alone. Tomas Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Beckenbauer who gathers it comfortably.
16.25
Simon Zick chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Rae.
20.18
0-1Sebastian Basler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux shoots from outside the area. Adilson Mulder is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.44
Markus Dörner chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Berg. Christian Berg shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.14
0-1Sebastien Rosat knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Sammer. Noah Sammer sees a break and surges forward. Noah Sammer knocks the ball forward to Christian Berg. Christian Berg rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tobias Beckenbauer!
32.43
Sebastian Basler flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Masur. Anton Masur kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.51
0-1Tomas Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Le Saux. Tomas Pinheiro is warned by the referee! Gavin Le Saux stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.42
Noah Sammer decides to run forward with the ball. Noah Sammer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Berg. Christian Berg shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tobias Beckenbauer easily smothers it!
40.18
0-1Waldhof Mannheim are easily keeping Hannover 96 at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
44.15
Sebastian Basler threads the ball through to Anton Masur. Anton Masur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux plays a perfect one-two with Tobias Birnbaum and rushes in on goal... Gavin Le Saux shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Waldhof Mannheim kick off!
54.43
Ian Gilstrap flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Berg. Christian Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Tobias Beckenbauer is on top of it.
55.05
Sebastian Basler kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Dahl Laursen.
60.18
0-2Noah Sammer clumsily knocks into John White. Noah Sammer is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! John White stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.49
Waldhof Mannheim are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Hannover 96's defence.
73.35
Simon Zick clumsily knocks into John White. The referee calls over Simon Zick and warns him to calm down! John White runs off the knock.
75.44
Stuart Rae hoofs the ball up the pitch. Alexander Augstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.28
Gerhard Köller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.29
Eric Seifert chips the ball to his team mate, John White. John White passes the ball forward to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Adilson Mulder manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Gísli Reynisson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Gilstrap. Ian Gilstrap sees a break and surges forward. Ian Gilstrap shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
26%
45.2%
28.8%
Scorers
| Gavin Le Saux 20, 44, 78 |