Match Report


SV Werder BremenSV Werder Bremen     Hannover 96Hannover 96
Noel HenryNoel Henry Manny King Manny King
Ernesto CanalesE. Canales79
G
1
G
69Hannes ArnoldH. Arnold
Nikolas WelterN. Welter74
D
2
D
66Jose Javier HerreroJ. Herrero
Jamie PriestleyJ. Priestley74
D
3
D
64Nicolas WeigelN. Weigel
Mohammed AmoahM. Amoah73
D
4
D
66Andres CastilloA. Castillo
Bjorn-Tore RiiseB. Riise76
M
5
D
75Alexander KöllerA. Köller
Simão GalindoS. Galindo81
M
6
M
76Sebastian LindemannS. Lindemann
Fadel BoucherF. Boucher80
M
7
M
71Uwe StreichU. Streich
Luis DavilaL. Davila79
M
8captain
M
77Matthias SeibertM. Seibert
Kevin ToddK. Todd82
A
captain9
A
72Oliver MetzlerO. Metzler
Bryan VeurinkB. Veurink78
A
10
A
66Jonas WilkeJ. Wilke
Luis RegoL. Rego78
A
11
A
68Uwe BeckenbauerU. Beckenbauer
 
Jermaine UnsworthJ. Unsworth75
M
12
M
69Diogo MarquesD. Marques
Armin RummeniggeA. Rummenigge75
M
13
M
64Oscar AlonsoO. Alonso
Rafael SantosR. Santos76
A
14
M
67Nikolas FriedmannN. Friedmann

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to Hannover 96. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Greig.


0.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off the first half!
3.11
Uwe Streich knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Beckenbauer. Uwe Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
12.07
Mohammed Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Priestley controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Jamie Priestley picks a pass forward to Luis Rego. Luis Rego shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.03
Oliver Metzler flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Wilke. Jonas Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Seibert. Matthias Seibert is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ernesto Canales with no chance!! Goal for Hannover 96!
20.09
Mohammed Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher hits a low pass to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd whips in a cross ball towards Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.17
Jamie Priestley pushes up the pitch. Jamie Priestley flicks a high pass forward to Bryan Veurink who brings the ball under control. Bryan Veurink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.21
Uwe Streich threads the ball through to Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nikolas Welter.
33.15
Alexander Köller flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Streich who takes it down. Uwe Streich knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.29
Nikolas Welter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Rego. With a superhuman jump, Luis Rego connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Hannes Arnold manages to keep it out.
38.47
Simão Galindo flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Todd who brings the ball under control. Kevin Todd whips in a cross ball towards Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Hannes Arnold easily punches it away to safety.
40.58
Jonas Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Beckenbauer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Beckenbauer finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
42.19
With a delightful solo run, Sebastian Lindemann stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastian Lindemann shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ernesto Canales.
45.00
Uwe Streich darts forward. Uwe Streich knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Wilke. Jonas Wilke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen have changed their lineup with Rafael Santos replacing Luis Rego. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hannover 96 kick off and get the second half underway!
47.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Weigel plays the ball forward to Uwe Beckenbauer. Uwe Beckenbauer threads a neat ball through to Jonas Wilke. Jonas Wilke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Priestley.
49.26
Sebastian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward to Jonas Wilke who brings the ball under control. Jonas Wilke knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hannover 96!
55.57
Mohammed Amoah surges forward with the ball. With vision, Mohammed Amoah plays the ball forward to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
60.10
With a delightful solo run, Sebastian Lindemann stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastian Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ernesto Canales is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.12
Matthias Seibert flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Metzler controls it well on his chest. Oliver Metzler whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Lindemann. Sebastian Lindemann flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.20
Bjorn-Tore Riise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd shoots from 25 yards but somehow Hannes Arnold manages to keep it out.
79.05
Jamie Priestley kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Herrero.
81.52
Jamie Priestley kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
89.17
Luis Davila flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Santos who brings the ball under control. Rafael Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

SV Werder Bremen

Hannover 96
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
31.9%
44.9%
23.2%

Scorers
Bryan Veurink 20, 82
Kevin Todd 89
Matthias Seibert 14
Oliver Metzler 49, 60
Sebastian Lindemann 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Metzler of Hannover 96

Match Ratings
1.Ernesto Canales (GK)
6
2.Nikolas Welter (DEF)
6
3.Jamie Priestley (DEF)
6
4.Mohammed Amoah (DEF)
6
5.Bjorn-Tore Riise (MID)
6
6.Simão Galindo (MID)
6
7.Fadel Boucher (MID)
6
8.Luis Davila (MID)
6
9.Kevin Todd (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Bryan Veurink (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Luis Rego (ATT)
6
 
12.Jermaine Unsworth (MID)
0
13.Armin Rummenigge (MID)
0
14.Rafael Santos (ATT)
7

1.Hannes Arnold (GK)
7
2.Jose Javier Herrero (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Weigel (DEF)
6
4.Andres Castillo (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Köller (DEF)
6
6.Sebastian Lindemann (MID)goal scored
8
7.Uwe Streich (MID)
7
8.Matthias Seibert (MID)goal scored
7
9.Oliver Metzler (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jonas Wilke (ATT)
7
11.Uwe Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
 
12.Diogo Marques (MID)
0
13.Oscar Alonso (MID)
0
14.Nikolas Friedmann (MID)
0