Match Report


Hannover 96Hannover 96     VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hannes ArnoldH. Arnold72
G
1
G
66Armin SchraderA. Schrader
Alexander KöllerA. Köller77
D
2
D
71Hubert ChabertH. Chabert
Nikolas WielandN. Wieland71
D
3captain
D
63Simon ZimmermannS. Zimmermann
Thomas WesselmannT. Wesselmann70
D
4
D
56Markus SchellM. Schell
Andres CastilloA. Castillo67
D
5
D
53Matthias WielandM. Wieland
Sebastian LindemannS. Lindemann78
M
6
M
72Arno SchnellingerA. Schnellinger
Uwe StreichU. Streich74
M
7
M
63Nikolas SammerN. Sammer
Felipe DiazF. Diaz67
M
captain8
M
61Mervin ChadwickM. Chadwick
Oliver MetzlerO. Metzler72
A
9
A
68Jaime QuaresmaJ. Quaresma
Daniel J. RavelliD. Ravelli69
A
10
A
60Rafael MontalvoR. Montalvo
Jonas WilkeJ. Wilke67
A
11
A
58Leon HanssenL. Hanssen
 
Marcello BoselliM. Boselli66
G
12
M
56Jan VogelJ. Vogel
Jose Javier HerreroJ. Herrero66
D
13
A
54Pascal BaslerP. Basler
David StreichD. Streich66
A
14
G
53Markus VogelM. Vogel

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 13,361 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Wilke.


0.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off the first half!
2.07
Uwe Streich chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel J. Ravelli. Daniel J. Ravelli finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
4.14
Markus Schell catches Jonas Wilke on the ankles. The referee calls over Markus Schell and shows him a yellow card! Jonas Wilke runs off the knock.
12.05
Jaime Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Schnellinger. Arno Schnellinger finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
15.43
Rafael Montalvo sees Leon Hanssen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Hanssen lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Schnellinger. Arno Schnellinger heads the ball goalwards but somehow Hannes Arnold manages to keep it out.
16.56
Nikolas Sammer passes the ball forward to Arno Schnellinger. Arno Schnellinger shoots from outside the area but Hannes Arnold reads it well. Good keeping!
18.06
Felipe Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel J. Ravelli. Daniel J. Ravelli knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Wilke. Jonas Wilke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Armin Schrader.
20.58
Felipe Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Diaz. Felipe Diaz connects with a diving header. Armin Schrader manages to gather it effortlessly.
27.34
With great vision, Arno Schnellinger plays the ball forward to Nikolas Sammer. Nikolas Sammer shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
32.05
Felipe Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Jonas Wilke who takes it down. Jonas Wilke plays a one-two with Daniel J. Ravelli and advances towards the goal... Jonas Wilke takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.26
Felipe Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Schnellinger.
38.36
Showing great composure, Jonas Wilke plays the ball forward to Daniel J. Ravelli. Daniel J. Ravelli hits a low pass to Jonas Wilke. Jonas Wilke shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.16
Felipe Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel J. Ravelli. Daniel J. Ravelli makes a probing pass to Oliver Metzler but he's offside!
45.00
Nikolas Sammer comes in with a late challenge on Uwe Streich. The referee warns Nikolas Sammer to calm down! Uwe Streich runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hannover 96 kick off and get the second half underway!
49.18
Mervin Chadwick comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Lindemann. Mervin Chadwick is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Lindemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.18
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
53.56
Simon Zimmermann makes a simple pass to Markus Schell. Markus Schell passes the ball forward to Leon Hanssen. Leon Hanssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.08
Felipe Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler shoots from long range. Good keeping from Armin Schrader as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
55.31
Sebastian Lindemann takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Mervin Chadwick reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.02
With a delightful solo run, Uwe Streich stretches the opposition's defence. Uwe Streich finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
59.46
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
60.38
Uwe Streich threads a neat ball through to Daniel J. Ravelli. Daniel J. Ravelli tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.43
Oliver Metzler hacks Markus Schell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Markus Schell runs off the knock.
65.38
Alexander Köller threads a neat ball through to Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler flicks a high pass forward to Daniel J. Ravelli who brings the ball under control. Daniel J. Ravelli knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Lindemann. Sebastian Lindemann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.02
Matthias Wieland threads a neat ball through to Mervin Chadwick. Mervin Chadwick flicks a high pass forward to Leon Hanssen who brings the ball under control. Leon Hanssen whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Chadwick. With a superhuman jump, Mervin Chadwick connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
78.28
Nikolas Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Streich collects the pass. Uwe Streich whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Armin Schrader manages to gather it.
83.02
Mervin Chadwick runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mervin Chadwick knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
84.09
Markus Schell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Schnellinger. Seeing a gap ahead, Arno Schnellinger plays the ball forward to Nikolas Sammer. Nikolas Sammer edges inside the box! Thomas Wesselmann catches Nikolas Sammer on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
85.13
Felipe Diaz advances with the ball. Felipe Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel J. Ravelli but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hannover 96

VfL Wolfsburg
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
19.7%
46.5%
33.8%

Scorers
Jonas Wilke 38
Sebastian Lindemann 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonas Wilke of Hannover 96

Match Ratings