Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 16,565 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ritchie Hughes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ritchie Hughes.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Oliver Klimek chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Gerlach. Steffen Gerlach runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steffen Gerlach plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Pastor and rushes in on goal... Steffen Gerlach comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Kevin Kauder gets down and covers it.
6.11
0-0Oliver Klimek makes a simple pass to Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Matthäus. Arno Matthäus rushes past Dominic Collins! Arno Matthäus tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
8.12
0-0Torsten Müller threads the ball through to Miguael Johansen. Miguael Johansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Beck.
10.31
Ashley Brown receives the ball from a throw-in from Vincenzo Dehm. Ashley Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Klimek. Oliver Klimek plays the ball forward to Steffen Gerlach. Steffen Gerlach shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
16.58
Ashley Brown makes a simple pass to Anton Engels. Anton Engels flicks a high ball forward to Miguael Johansen who takes it down. Miguael Johansen plays a one-two with Torsten Müller and advances towards the goal... Miguael Johansen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.18
Vincenzo Dehm changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vincenzo Dehm lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Matthäus. With a superhuman jump, Arno Matthäus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Kevin Kauder. What a great pair of hands!
24.04
0-0Kai Diakite threads the ball through to Kevin Behrens. Kevin Behrens passes the ball forward to Armin Metzger. Armin Metzger edges inside the box! Ashley Brown clumsily knocks into Armin Metzger. Armin Metzger appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
38.37
Oliver Klimek pushes up the pitch. Oliver Klimek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Matthäus. Arno Matthäus shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.32
Torsten Müller flicks a high pass forward. Miguael Johansen collects the pass. Miguael Johansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.30
Dominic Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Gelb. Martin Gelb flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Schumacher collects the pass. Nicolas Schumacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hannover 96 kick off!
47.09
Eduardo Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Pastor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Torsten Müller side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Kevin Kauder.
48.53
0-0Steffen Gerlach catches Noah Völler on the ankles. Steffen Gerlach is warned by the referee! Noah Völler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.25
1-0Anton Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Torsten Müller finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kevin Kauder with no chance!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
54.55
Dominic Collins knocks the ball forward to Noah Völler. Noah Völler makes a simple pass to Nicolas Schumacher. Nicolas Schumacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.46
Martin Gelb threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Schumacher. Nicolas Schumacher knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Williams. Robert Williams connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.54
Anton Engels flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Müller collects the pass. Torsten Müller threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Alves. Eduardo Alves whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Johansen. Miguael Johansen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
67.50
Oliver Klimek surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Oliver Klimek stretches the opposition's defence. Oliver Klimek runs straight at the defence! Oliver Klimek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.51
Steffen Gerlach decides to run forward with the ball. Steffen Gerlach runs straight at the defence! Steffen Gerlach rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
75.26
Ashley Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Alves. Eduardo Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Gerlach. Steffen Gerlach plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Pastor and rushes in on goal... Steffen Gerlach strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper, Kevin Kauder, sees it late!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
79.02
Oliver Sachs sees Noah Völler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Völler hits a low pass to Kevin Behrens. Kevin Behrens whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Schumacher. With a superhuman jump, Nicolas Schumacher connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.49
Noah Völler knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Schumacher. Nicolas Schumacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Brückner who gathers it comfortably.
89.42
Oliver Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Alves flicks a high ball forward to Torsten Müller who takes it down. Torsten Müller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
25.6%
43.9%
30.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Gerlach of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hannes Brückner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anton Engels (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ashley Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Klimek (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Vincenzo Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Torsten Müller (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Steffen Gerlach (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Eduardo Alves (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Arno Matthäus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Pastor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguael Johansen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Marc Lorenz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hoalid Grondin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart McCoist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Kauder (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oliver Sachs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Beck (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Diakite (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Gelb (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Behrens (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Noah Völler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robert Williams (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Armin Metzger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicolas Schumacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Chris Tuhuteru (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sven Ritzinger (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Bremner (GK) | 0 | |