Match Report
| FC Köln | FC Köln |  |  | Hannover 96 | Hannover 96 | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pascal Zimmermann | P. Zimmermann |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Tobias Beckenbauer | T. Beckenbauer | |||||||||
| Nils Babbel | N. Babbel | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Sebastian Friedmann | S. Friedmann | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Sebastian Basler | S. Basler | |||||||||
| Julian Breyer | J. Breyer | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Eric Seifert | E. Seifert | |||||||||
| Torsten Kirschner | T. Kirschner | | 52 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Gerhard Köller | G. Köller | |||||||||
| Paul Sammer | P. Sammer | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | John White | J. White | |||||||||
| Sebastian Kaiser | S. Kaiser | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Anton Masur | A. Masur | |||||||||
| Miguel Fernandez | M. Fernandez |  | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Bakary Lindner | B. Lindner | |||||||||
| Oliver Schulze | O. Schulze | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Alexander Augstein | A. Augstein | |||||||||
| Albrecht Schröder | A. Schröder | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Tobias Birnbaum | T. Birnbaum | |||||||||
| Michael Andrews | M. Andrews |  | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Gavin Le Saux | G. Le Saux | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to Hannover 96. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hannover 96 kicking off!
2.16
0-1Gerhard Köller threads the ball through to Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Le Saux and rushes in on goal... Alexander Augstein shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.28
0-1Paul Sammer knocks the ball forward to Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
15.49
0-1Julian Breyer makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Breyer makes a simple pass to Albrecht Schröder. Albrecht Schröder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.39
Sebastian Basler chips the ball to his team mate, John White. John White chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.54
Nils Babbel makes a simple pass to Sebastian Kaiser. Sebastian Kaiser makes a probing pass to Michael Andrews. Michael Andrews shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
27.35
Bakary Lindner makes a probing pass to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Augstein!
30.53
Sebastian Kaiser chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Rae.
32.32
Anton Masur knocks the ball forward to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.49
0-2Paul Sammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Schröder. Albrecht Schröder tries a spectacular long range effort. Tobias Beckenbauer easily smothers it.
39.08
0-2Paul Sammer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze passes the ball forward but Albrecht Schröder is offside!
44.35
Gerhard Köller knocks the ball forward to Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alexander Augstein scores for Hannover 96!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
47.44
Sebastian Basler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John White. John White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Pascal Zimmermann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.43
Anton Masur makes a simple pass to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.09
Julian Breyer chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez sees space and advances. Miguel Fernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.04
Sebastian Kaiser chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Andrews. Michael Andrews knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Beckenbauer who gathers it comfortably.
67.19
Eric Seifert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Masur. Anton Masur threads the ball through to Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.46
Sebastian Kaiser sees space and advances. Sebastian Kaiser finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.25
Sebastian Friedmann makes a simple pass to Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Schröder. Albrecht Schröder shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Tobias Beckenbauer.
75.51
Paul Sammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Schröder. Albrecht Schröder lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Andrews. Michael Andrews is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tobias Beckenbauer manages to gather it comfortably.
81.25
Sebastian Kaiser kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.43
Paul Sammer sees a break and surges forward. Paul Sammer passes the ball forward to Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Sebastian Kaiser flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze goes all the way! Oliver Schulze shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
25%
45.6%
29.4%
Scorers
| Oliver Schulze 81 | Alexander Augstein 2, 27, 44, 47 |