Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Köln. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Fromm.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Fromm.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 get the match underway!
2.04
0-0Steffen Kohler surges forward with the ball. Steffen Kohler lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt directs the ball goalwards with his head. Hannes Arnold punches it away to safety.
6.30
0-0Samir Röhner plays the ball forward to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
9.01
1-0Sebastian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Seibert collects the pass. Matthias Seibert whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Wilke. Jonas Wilke powers a header at goal. Jonas Wilke scores for Hannover 96!!
14.44
Samir Röhner makes a simple pass to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco plays a one-two with Samir Röhner and rushes in on goal... Esteban Carrasco rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Hannes Arnold has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.50
Kevin Krüger flicks a high pass forward to Julian Wesselmann who brings the ball under control. Julian Wesselmann sees Philipp Arndt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Arndt lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexander Köller plays the ball forward to Matthias Seibert. Matthias Seibert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Beckenbauer. Uwe Beckenbauer tries a spectacular long range effort. Johnny Inia gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.16
Steffen Kohler threads a neat ball through to Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Hannes Arnold is on top of it.
33.49
1-1Claus Fredgaard threads a neat ball through to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Seibert.
36.14
Yurtcan Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.32
1-1Claus Fredgaard picks a pass forward to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Röhner but the linesman indicates offside!
39.22
Sebastian Lindemann makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Lindemann shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
42.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Javier Herrero plays the ball forward to Matthias Seibert. Matthias Seibert threads the ball through to Sebastian Lindemann. Sebastian Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Seibert. Matthias Seibert gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Johnny Inia. Excellent save.
45.00
Steffen Kohler makes a simple pass to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler makes a convincing header. Solid save from Hannes Arnold.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Köln start the second half!
59.20
With some swift thinking, Kevin Krüger plays the ball forward to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Hannes Arnold. What a save!
60.01
1-1FC Köln have made a substitution with Tomislav Tomas replacing Philipp Arndt .
66.08
Yurtcan Izzet passes the ball forward to Claus Fredgaard. Claus Fredgaard sees a break and surges forward. Claus Fredgaard knocks in a cross ball towards Tomislav Tomas. Tomislav Tomas gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.00
Andres Castillo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Andres Castillo passes the ball forward to Uwe Beckenbauer. Uwe Beckenbauer shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Johnny Inia manages to gather it effortlessly.
75.45
1-2Jonas Wilke comes in with a late challenge on Claus Fredgaard. The referee calls over Jonas Wilke and shows him a yellow card! Claus Fredgaard runs off the knock.
78.35
Matthias Seibert flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Streich who brings the ball under control. Uwe Streich shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.54
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.37
Oliver Helmer threads the ball through to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Tomislav Tomas. Tomislav Tomas knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Samir Röhner sees a break and surges forward. Samir Röhner shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.3%
62.7%
Play Area
31.3%
43.4%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Esteban Carrasco of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hannes Arnold (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jose Javier Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Weigel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Castillo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alexander Köller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Lindemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Uwe Streich (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matthias Seibert (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Oliver Metzler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonas Wilke (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 11. | Uwe Beckenbauer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Diogo Marques (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Alonso (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nikolas Friedmann (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Johnny Inia (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kevin Krüger (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Nico Meidt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claus Fredgaard (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Yurtcan Izzet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Samir Röhner (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Oliver Helmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steffen Kohler (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Philipp Arndt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Julian Wesselmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Esteban Carrasco (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Karim Lambers (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Moustapha Sektioui (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tomislav Tomas (ATT) | | 8 |