Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to Hannover 96. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 start the match!
2.10
0-0Philipp Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Markus Scheffler. Markus Scheffler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Ferguson. David Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
3.03
1-0Philipp Lindemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Zimmermann. Marc Zimmermann threads the ball through to Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball towards David Ferguson. David Ferguson directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.10
1-0Philipp Lindemann hacks Gavin Le Saux from behind! Philipp Lindemann is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Le Saux stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.48
1-0Philipp Lindemann surges forward with the ball. Philipp Lindemann threads the ball through to Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Seifert.
20.23
1-0Gavin Le Saux hacks Lennart Schäfer from behind! Gavin Le Saux is given a warning by the referee! Lennart Schäfer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.06
Markus Scheffler sees space and advances. Markus Scheffler shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.04
Stuart Rae makes a simple pass to John White. John White makes a simple pass to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
34.08
1-0FSV Mainz 05 are easily keeping Hannover 96 at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.23
Anton Masur passes the ball forward to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Reimers.
39.36
1-0Guillermo Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer passes the ball forward but David Ferguson is offside!
40.10
Bakary Lindner threads the ball through to Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.01
Oliver Reimers flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Dominguez. Guillermo Dominguez brings the ball forward. Guillermo Dominguez shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with FSV Mainz 05 kicking off!
47.32
Marc Zimmermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer flicks the ball to his team mate, David Ferguson. David Ferguson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.02
Eric Seifert makes a beautiful solo run. Eric Seifert chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Gian Matteo Lucenti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.13
Sebastian Basler threads the ball through to Anton Masur. Anton Masur makes a probing pass to Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gian Matteo Lucenti who gathers it comfortably.
54.29
Philipp Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Dominguez. Guillermo Dominguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Ferguson. David Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.11
Guillermo Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, David Ferguson. David Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Seifert.
59.36
Garry Liddell catches Gavin Le Saux on the ankles. The referee calls over Garry Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Le Saux gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.14
2-1John White knocks the ball forward to Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gian Matteo Lucenti.
65.17
Stuart Rae threads the ball through to Anton Masur. Anton Masur flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.07
Anton Masur barges into Guillermo Dominguez. The referee calls over Anton Masur and warns him to calm down! Guillermo Dominguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.05
Lennart Schäfer chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Dominguez. Guillermo Dominguez decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Dominguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Tobias Beckenbauer easily smothers it.
73.48
Marc Zimmermann comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Lindner. Marc Zimmermann is given a warning by the referee! Bakary Lindner stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.42
Gerhard Köller knocks the ball forward to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.55
Marc Zimmermann kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
81.08
John White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.24
Julian Schnellinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Scheffler. Markus Scheffler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Ferguson. David Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer flicks the ball with his head but somehow Tobias Beckenbauer manages to keep it out.
84.44
Guillermo Dominguez comes in with a late challenge on John White. Guillermo Dominguez is warned by the referee! John White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.04
Philipp Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Marc Zimmermann. Marc Zimmermann sees a break and surges forward. Marc Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Beckenbauer who gathers it comfortably.
87.44
Gerhard Köller sees a break and surges forward. Gerhard Köller shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.34
Lennart Schäfer surges forward with the ball. Lennart Schäfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer whips in a cross ball towards David Ferguson. David Ferguson directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Philipp Lindemann makes a probing pass to Marc Zimmermann. Marc Zimmermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Rae.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
29.5%
46.6%
23.9%
Scorers