Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 12,996 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Hässler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Hässler.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
0-0Glynn Royce hacks Nikolas Wieland from behind! Glynn Royce is warned by the referee! Nikolas Wieland stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.50
0-0With imagination, Stefan Eilts plays the ball forward to Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
9.44
0-0Felipe Diaz passes the ball forward to Jonas Wilke. Jonas Wilke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lionel Lecocq.
21.13
0-0Uwe Streich knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Wilke. Jonas Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Steffen Streich. What a save!
28.08
Sebastian Lindemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Streich. Uwe Streich makes a probing pass between the defence to Jonas Wilke. Jonas Wilke rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.58
0-0Sebastian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Metzler collects the pass. Oliver Metzler plays a scrappy one-two with Felipe Diaz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Oliver Metzler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Kevin Ouindi.
38.05
With a delightful solo run, Lennart Beck stretches the opposition's defence. Lennart Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.15
Andres Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Lindemann. Sebastian Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Diaz. Felipe Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Gomes.
40.14
0-1Lionel Lecocq launches a long ball forward into the other half. Oliver Roth lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Cano. Miguel Cano powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hannover 96 get the second half underway!
48.13
Kevin Ouindi hoofs the ball up the pitch. Christian Seeler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.34
0-1Jonas Wilke hacks Miguel Cano from behind! The referee calls over Jonas Wilke and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Cano runs off the knock.
59.29
Stefan Eilts decides to run forward with the ball. Stefan Eilts shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
65.48
Uwe Streich knocks the ball forward to Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.27
0-1Alexander Köller chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler passes the ball forward but Daniel J. Ravelli is offside!
78.04
Christian Seeler comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Wesselmann. The referee calls over Christian Seeler and warns him to calm down! Thomas Wesselmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.08
Oliver Roth barges into Uwe Streich. The referee warns Oliver Roth to calm down! Uwe Streich runs off the knock.
83.26
Glynn Royce threads a neat ball through to Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler shoots from distance but somehow Hannes Arnold manages to keep it out.
84.15
Showing fabulous composure, Sebastian Lindemann laces a through ball forward to Daniel J. Ravelli. Daniel J. Ravelli passes the ball forward but Uwe Streich is offside!
89.53
Oliver Roth clumsily knocks into Uwe Streich. Oliver Roth is warned by the referee again! Uwe Streich stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Sebastian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Metzler collects the pass. Oliver Metzler makes a defence splitting pass to Felipe Diaz. Felipe Diaz tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.1%
36.9%
Play Area
24.6%
49.2%
26.2%
Scorers
| Miguel Cano 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Cano of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hannes Arnold (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Köller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Wieland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Wesselmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andres Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Lindemann (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Uwe Streich (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Felipe Diaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Metzler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Daniel J. Ravelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jonas Wilke (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Marcello Boselli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Javier Herrero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Streich (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steffen Streich (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Quim Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lionel Lecocq (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Ouindi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Lennart Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Glynn Royce (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefan Eilts (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Miguel Cano (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Oliver Roth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alessandro Coco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christian Seeler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Schrader (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Florent Erceau (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bakary Thielemann (ATT) | 0 | |