Match Report
| Hannover 96 | Hannover 96 |  |  | FC Nürnberg | FC Nürnberg | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tobias Beckenbauer | T. Beckenbauer |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Christian Bierhoff | C. Bierhoff | |||||||||
| Stuart Rae | S. Rae |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Torsten Poschner | T. Poschner | |||||||||
| Sebastian Basler | S. Basler | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Sven Kirschner | S. Kirschner | |||||||||
| Eric Seifert | E. Seifert | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Jakob Littbarski | J. Littbarski | |||||||||
| Gerhard Köller | G. Köller | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Marc Turek | M. Turek | |||||||||
| John White | J. White | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Marc Metzger | M. Metzger | |||||||||
| Anton Masur | A. Masur | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Eric Prantl | E. Prantl | |||||||||
| Bakary Lindner | B. Lindner | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Leon Francke | L. Francke | |||||||||
| Alexander Augstein | A. Augstein | | 59 | A | | 9 | | M | 53 |  | Ronald Bobson | R. Bobson | |||||||||
| Tobias Birnbaum | T. Birnbaum | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Matthias Kistner | M. Kistner | |||||||||
| Gavin Le Saux | G. Le Saux |  | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Noah Möller | N. Möller | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 9,514 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hannover 96 get the match underway!
2.07
0-0Sebastian Basler knocks the ball forward to Anton Masur. Anton Masur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Christian Bierhoff!
3.36
0-0Anton Masur knocks the ball forward to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.06
Eric Prantl threads the ball through to Noah Möller. Noah Möller whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.29
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.31
0-0Leon Francke decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Francke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Rae.
14.42
Torsten Poschner makes a simple pass to Ronald Bobson. Ronald Bobson chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner goes all the way! Matthias Kistner tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
18.53
1-0Bakary Lindner knocks the ball forward to Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.26
John White knocks the ball forward to Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum shoots from long range but it flies wide!
27.49
Ronald Bobson makes a simple pass to Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Rae.
28.01
Jakob Littbarski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Francke. Leon Francke sees space and advances. Leon Francke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Beckenbauer who gathers it comfortably.
30.50
Eric Seifert decides to run forward with the ball. Eric Seifert chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Christian Bierhoff!
32.18
John White sees space and advances. John White goes all the way! John White shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.34
John White kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Christian Bierhoff manages to gather it comfortably.
39.08
Bakary Lindner brings the ball forward. Bakary Lindner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Christian Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
45.00
Ronald Bobson threads the ball through to Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off the second half!
49.30
Marc Turek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Francke. Leon Francke passes the ball forward to Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Möller. Noah Möller powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.24
Eric Seifert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John White. John White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Christian Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
59.29
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.29
Anton Masur sees a break and surges forward. Anton Masur shoots from 20 yards. Christian Bierhoff easily smothers it.
61.31
Ronald Bobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Möller. Noah Möller shoots from long range but it is miles over!
63.48
John White threads the ball through to Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.11
John White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
67.05
2-1Anton Masur comes in with a late challenge on Leon Francke. Anton Masur is warned by the referee! Leon Francke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.31
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.31
John White surges forward with the ball. John White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.33
Stuart Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John White. John White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Augstein. Alexander Augstein finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.14
Stuart Rae decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Rae brings the ball forward. Stuart Rae sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Torsten Poschner hoofs the ball up the pitch. Matthias Kistner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Rae.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
23.3%
46.5%
30.2%
Scorers