Match Report


Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC      Hannover 96Hannover 96
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fredrik RichardsF. Richards61
G
captain1
G
63Torsten BorchardT. Borchard
Arno KrügerA. Krüger74
D
2
D
78Darl LambersD. Lambers
Billy SounessB. Souness71
D
3
D
76Ruel RodgersR. Rodgers
Sebastiao FonsecaS. Fonseca68
D
4captain
D
69Gaspar NascimentoG. Nascimento
Victor FuentesV. Fuentes67
D
5
M
70Alexandre RamosA. Ramos
Alexander RothA. Roth74
M
6
M
70Denny Van Der SarD. Van Der Sar
Jakob FrieserJ. Frieser67
M
7
M
70Linus FrieserL. Frieser
Clive FletcherC. Fletcher66
M
8
M
64Alexander StiepermannA. Stiepermann
Colin MarrC. Marr73
A
9
A
67Juan-Carlos MonteroJ. Montero
Hugo DiezH. Diez72
A
10
A
66Jimmy ArveladzeJ. Arveladze
Adrian SherwoodA. Sherwood61
A
11
A
62Philipp BirnbaumP. Birnbaum
 
Stanislas BahS. Bah66
D
12
D
69Anthony KanuA. Kanu
Kevin PrantlK. Prantl58
D
13
A
62Evans CarnascialiE. Carnasciali
Julian KuzorraJ. Kuzorra57
G
14
G
61Jorge FariaJ. Faria

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 19,567 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Beckenbauer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Karlsruher SC kick off!
3.57
Hugo Diez clumsily knocks into Alexandre Ramos. Hugo Diez is shown the yellow card! Alexandre Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.11
Adrian Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Roth and advances towards the goal... Hugo Diez shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.55
Gaspar Nascimento flicks a high ball forward to Denny Van Der Sar who takes it down. Denny Van Der Sar knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Birnbaum. Philipp Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Richards who gathers it comfortably.
10.48
Linus Frieser flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Arveladze who brings the ball under control. Jimmy Arveladze finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
12.21
Clive Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Torsten Borchard.
14.06
Jakob Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Roth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Roth hits a low pass to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez plays a one-two with Adrian Sherwood and rushes in on goal... Hugo Diez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Torsten Borchard manages to keep it out.
15.53
Gaspar Nascimento flicks a high pass forward to Linus Frieser who brings the ball under control. Linus Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Stiepermann. Alexander Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.03
Juan-Carlos Montero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Birnbaum. Philipp Birnbaum shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
22.54
Alexander Roth flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Frieser who takes it down. Jakob Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Marr but the linesman indicates offside!
27.03
Philipp Birnbaum barges into Sebastiao Fonseca. The referee calls over Philipp Birnbaum and warns him to calm down! Sebastiao Fonseca grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.28
Sebastiao Fonseca makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastiao Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Gaspar Nascimento.
34.40
Jakob Frieser barges into Ruel Rodgers. Jakob Frieser is given a warning by the referee! Ruel Rodgers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.57
Without breaking stride, Ruel Rodgers plays the ball forward to Linus Frieser. Linus Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Ramos controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Fuentes.
42.21
Sebastiao Fonseca sees Colin Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Torsten Borchard didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Karlsruher SC appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Hannover 96 kicking off!
47.25
Alexander Roth flicks a high pass forward. Clive Fletcher controls it well on his chest. Clive Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Colin Marr. With a superhuman jump, Colin Marr connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
48.35
Darl Lambers flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Stiepermann who takes it down. Alexander Stiepermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze skips past Arno Krüger! Jimmy Arveladze makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.34
Juan-Carlos Montero flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Arveladze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Arveladze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Fuentes.
55.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Victor Fuentes plays the ball forward to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher hits a low pass to Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Borchard who gathers it comfortably.
57.37
Juan-Carlos Montero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze shoots from long range but somehow Fredrik Richards manages to keep it out.
59.55
Linus Frieser makes a probing pass to Denny Van Der Sar. Denny Van Der Sar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Krüger.
60.43
Sebastiao Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Roth who takes it down. Alexander Roth knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
63.47
Showing composure, Denny Van Der Sar laces a through ball forward to Darl Lambers. Darl Lambers makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.37
Arno Krüger clumsily knocks into Philipp Birnbaum. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Birnbaum gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.14
Denny Van Der Sar passes the ball forward to Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze tries a spectacular long range effort but Fredrik Richards reads it well. Great keeping!
69.58
With a delightful solo run, Arno Krüger stretches the opposition's defence. Arno Krüger whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. With a superhuman jump, Hugo Diez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.59
Clive Fletcher makes a simple pass to Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood puts a great ball through. Clive Fletcher races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
78.22
Sebastiao Fonseca makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastiao Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Marr. Colin Marr whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood beats his man to it with a header but somehow Torsten Borchard manages to keep it out.
81.40
Linus Frieser makes a beautiful solo run. Linus Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
83.55
Philipp Birnbaum hacks Billy Souness from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Souness runs off the knock.
85.35
Philipp Birnbaum hacks Billy Souness from behind! Philipp Birnbaum is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Billy Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.14
Billy Souness sees space and advances. Billy Souness passes the ball forward to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Karlsruher SC

Hannover 96
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
33.7%
39.1%
27.2%

Scorers
Hugo Diez 4
Juan-Carlos Montero 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Montero of Hannover 96

Match Ratings