Match Report


Hannover 96Hannover 96     RB LeipzigRB Leipzig
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hannes ArnoldH. Arnold72
G
1captain
G
50Norman GeorgeN. George
Alexander KöllerA. Köller77
D
2
D
68Paul RitchieP. Ritchie
Nikolas WielandN. Wieland71
D
3
D
68Julian BusseJ. Busse
Thomas WesselmannT. Wesselmann70
D
4
D
65Marcel RöslerM. Rösler
Andres CastilloA. Castillo67
D
5
D
62Tobias BierhoffT. Bierhoff
Sebastian LindemannS. Lindemann78
M
6
M
69Kevin BeckK. Beck
Uwe StreichU. Streich74
M
7
M
56Robert ScholesR. Scholes
Felipe DiazF. Diaz67
M
captain8
M
54Matthias BirnbaumM. Birnbaum
Oliver MetzlerO. Metzler73
A
9
M
53Anton CziommerA. Cziommer
Daniel J. RavelliD. Ravelli69
A
10
M
50Oliver WidmannO. Widmann
Jonas WilkeJ. Wilke68
A
11
A
60Simon BirkwaldS. Birkwald
 
Marcello BoselliM. Boselli66
G
12
D
60Albrecht NahrstedtA. Nahrstedt
Jose Javier HerreroJ. Herrero66
D
13
A
59Lennart SchöllL. Schöll
David StreichD. Streich66
A
14
D
55Mario NunesM. Nunes

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to RB Leipzig. A crowd of 12,826 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Poschner.


0.00
RB Leipzig kick off and get the first half underway!
8.20
Alexander Köller flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel J. Ravelli. Daniel J. Ravelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.58
Alexander Köller passes the ball forward to Uwe Streich. Uwe Streich hits a low pass to Jonas Wilke. Jonas Wilke shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.32
Without breaking stride, Alexander Köller plays the ball forward to Andres Castillo. Andres Castillo advances with the ball. Andres Castillo shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Norman George!
27.26
Jonas Wilke hacks Anton Cziommer from behind! The referee calls over Jonas Wilke and shows him a yellow card! Anton Cziommer runs off the knock.
28.21
Sebastian Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Daniel J. Ravelli. Daniel J. Ravelli advances inside the box! Daniel J. Ravelli tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
38.43
Sebastian Lindemann hits a low pass to Felipe Diaz. Felipe Diaz makes a probing pass to Daniel J. Ravelli but he's offside!
40.34
Julian Busse flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Birnbaum. Matthias Birnbaum knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Birkwald. Simon Birkwald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.35
Thomas Wesselmann flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Wieland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nikolas Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Metzler collects the pass. Oliver Metzler knocks the ball forward into space. Sebastian Lindemann bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
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. RB Leipzig also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Hannover 96 kicking off!
48.53
Alexander Köller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Lindemann. Sebastian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Wilke controls it well on his chest. Jonas Wilke threads the ball through to Oliver Metzler but he's offside!
59.49
Oliver Metzler sees Felipe Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Diaz shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.37
Felipe Diaz threads a neat ball through to Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Norman George manages to keep it out.
65.53
Marcel Rösler comes in with a late challenge on Daniel J. Ravelli. The referee calls over Marcel Rösler and shows him a yellow card! Daniel J. Ravelli runs off the knock.
66.58
Felipe Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Lindemann. Sebastian Lindemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Diaz. Felipe Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Busse.
67.30
Thomas Wesselmann sees a break and surges forward. Thomas Wesselmann plays the ball forward to Uwe Streich. Uwe Streich passes the ball forward to Daniel J. Ravelli. Daniel J. Ravelli rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.24
Thomas Wesselmann makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Wesselmann hits a low pass to Daniel J. Ravelli. Daniel J. Ravelli shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.40
Hannover 96 are in full control of this game.
72.38
Sebastian Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Felipe Diaz. Felipe Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Metzler but he's offside!
75.24
Kevin Beck laces a weighted ball forward to Simon Birkwald. Simon Birkwald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Hannes Arnold.
76.06
It's a corner kick. Oliver Widmann kicks a low ball out wide. Matthias Birnbaum takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
79.15
Daniel J. Ravelli flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Metzler who takes it down. Oliver Metzler hits a low pass to Daniel J. Ravelli. Daniel J. Ravelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
81.32
Nikolas Wieland flicks a high ball forward to Jonas Wilke who takes it down. Jonas Wilke surges forward with the ball. Jonas Wilke cuts inside the box! Julian Busse catches Jonas Wilke on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
84.48
Robert Scholes makes an attacking run forward. Robert Scholes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
87.31
Simon Birkwald clumsily knocks into Nikolas Wieland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nikolas Wieland stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Julian Busse passes the ball forward to Anton Cziommer. Anton Cziommer takes it forward alone. Anton Cziommer shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hannover 96

RB Leipzig
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.6%
31.4%
Play Area
26.7%
46.5%
26.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Lindemann of Hannover 96

Match Ratings