Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to SV Darmstadt 98. A crowd of 16,368 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Kaiser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Kaiser.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.37
0-0Jakob Völler threads a neat ball through to Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jakob Völler is offside!
6.19
0-0Christian Röhner hits a low pass to Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Eric Weigel through on goal. Some superb footwork from Eric Weigel provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
8.11
0-0With great vision, Nils Kirschner plays the ball forward to Christian Kühn. Christian Kühn sees space and advances. Christian Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.35
0-0Noah Völler catches Eric Weigel on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Weigel runs off the knock.
14.31
Noah Völler flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Schumacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Schumacher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Hutchison.
16.20
0-0Nils Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Jakob Völler. Jakob Völler flicks a high pass forward to Eric Weigel who brings the ball under control. Eric Weigel shoots from outside the area. Kevin Kauder gets down and covers it.
24.52
Kevin Behrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Schumacher. Nicolas Schumacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.26
0-0Eric Weigel comes in with a late challenge on Noah Völler. The referee brings Eric Weigel to one side and gives him a warning! Noah Völler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.43
Eric Weigel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Sturridge. Adrian Sturridge tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Kevin Kauder manages to gather it.
40.45
Martin Gelb surges forward with the ball. Martin Gelb passes the ball forward but Armin Metzger is offside!
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. SV Darmstadt 98 have changed their lineup with Reinder Van Rijswijk replacing Christian Kühn. The SV Darmstadt 98 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
SV Darmstadt 98 kick off!
54.53
Torsten Rösler plays the ball forward to Christian Röhner. Christian Röhner takes it forward alone. Christian Röhner shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.50
With great vision, Eric Weigel plays the ball forward to Reinder Van Rijswijk. Reinder Van Rijswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Kauder who gathers it comfortably.
66.27
Adrian Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Reinder Van Rijswijk. Reinder Van Rijswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
71.08
1-0Kevin Beck flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Sachs collects the pass. Oliver Sachs makes a probing pass to Armin Metzger. Armin Metzger tries a spectacular long range effort. Nils Möller is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.06
Adrian Sturridge darts forward. Adrian Sturridge whips in a cross ball towards Christian Röhner. Christian Röhner beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.15
Christian Röhner comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Sachs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oliver Sachs gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.48
Torsten Rösler threads a neat ball through to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison darts forward. Neil Hutchison plays a one-two with Reinder Van Rijswijk and rushes in on goal... Neil Hutchison looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.08
Kevin Behrens passes the ball forward to Nicolas Schumacher. Nicolas Schumacher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Torsten Rösler.
83.30
Nils Kirschner lofts the ball long. Titus Hackworth whips in a cross ball towards Christian Röhner. With a superhuman jump, Christian Röhner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Reinder Van Rijswijk plays the ball forward to Jakob Völler. Jakob Völler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Kevin Kauder gets down and covers it.
87.26
Titus Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Röhner. Christian Röhner shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
Adrian Sturridge hacks Kevin Behrens from behind! The referee calls over Adrian Sturridge and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Behrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Armin Metzger of Hannover 96 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Kauder (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Oliver Sachs (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Dominic Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Beck (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kai Diakite (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Gelb (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Behrens (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Noah Völler (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Robert Williams (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Armin Metzger (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Nicolas Schumacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Chris Tuhuteru (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sven Ritzinger (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Bremner (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nils Möller (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Hutchison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rainer Hermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nils Kirschner (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Torsten Rösler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Eric Weigel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jakob Völler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adrian Sturridge (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Christian Röhner (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Christian Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Titus Hackworth (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Reinder Van Rijswijk (MID) | 7 | |
| 13. | Martin Engels (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albrecht Beck (MID) | 0 | |