Match Report
| Karlsruher SC | Karlsruher SC |  |  | Hannover 96 | Hannover 96 | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kai Nahrstedt | K. Nahrstedt |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Alexander Wallner | A. Wallner | |||||||||
| Linus Schäfer | L. Schäfer | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | Hugo Verges | H. Verges | |||||||||
| Rosario Torrisi | R. Torrisi |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Lars Meidt | L. Meidt | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Nascimento | S. Nascimento |  | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Alberto Jörgensen | A. Jörgensen | |||||||||
| Martin Ziege | M. Ziege | | 57 | D | | 5 | | D | 56 | | Nikolas Scholz | N. Scholz | |||||||||
| Nils Matthäus | N. Matthäus | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Florian Hitzlsperger | F. Hitzlsperger | |||||||||
| Uwe Dittmann | U. Dittmann | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Simon Knapp | S. Knapp | |||||||||
| Richard Johnstone | R. Johnstone |  | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 |  | Brian Barry | B. Barry | |||||||||
| Tobias Behrens | T. Behrens | | 56 | M | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Bakary Köller | B. Köller | |||||||||
| Nils Will | N. Will | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Pascal Jahn | P. Jahn | |||||||||
| Stefan Birkwald | S. Birkwald | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Sebastian Dörner | S. Dörner | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 19,390 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC get the match underway!
3.43
0-0Uwe Dittmann comes in with a late challenge on Brian Barry. The referee calls over Uwe Dittmann and warns him to calm down! Brian Barry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.15
0-0Simon Knapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Jahn. Pascal Jahn finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.54
Hugo Verges flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Hitzlsperger. Florian Hitzlsperger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Dörner. Sebastian Dörner shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.16
Alberto Jörgensen hacks Nils Will from behind! Alberto Jörgensen is warned by the referee! Nils Will hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.50
Brian Barry makes a probing pass to Bakary Köller. Bakary Köller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Jahn. Pascal Jahn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.19
0-0Uwe Dittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Nils Will. Nils Will knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Meidt.
40.41
0-0Richard Johnstone makes a probing pass to Nils Will. Nils Will shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alexander Wallner manages to gather it comfortably.
42.56
Uwe Dittmann catches Simon Knapp on the ankles. Uwe Dittmann is given another warning by the referee! Simon Knapp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
0-0Karlsruher SC are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Hannover 96 get the second half underway!
47.58
Brian Barry makes a simple pass to Pascal Jahn. Pascal Jahn shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.25
Sebastiao Nascimento passes the ball forward to Uwe Dittmann. Uwe Dittmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Birkwald. Stefan Birkwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.38
Uwe Dittmann brings the ball forward. Uwe Dittmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Jörgensen.
60.07
0-1Simon Knapp knocks the ball forward to Bakary Köller. Bakary Köller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Kai Nahrstedt had no chance!! Goal for Hannover 96!
65.45
0-1Brian Barry barges into Rosario Torrisi. Brian Barry is shown the yellow card! Rosario Torrisi runs off the knock.
65.45
Hannover 96 are easily keeping Karlsruher SC at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.02
Pascal Jahn catches Martin Ziege on the ankles. The referee calls over Pascal Jahn and warns him to calm down! Martin Ziege runs off the knock.
67.42
Alberto Jörgensen hacks Nils Will from behind! Alberto Jörgensen is warned by the referee again! Nils Will stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.14
Linus Schäfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Nils Will. Nils Will controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.26
Linus Schäfer sees a break and surges forward. Linus Schäfer brings the ball forward. Linus Schäfer lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Birkwald. Stefan Birkwald flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.40
Martin Ziege makes a probing pass to Uwe Dittmann. Uwe Dittmann brings the ball forward. Uwe Dittmann makes a probing pass to Nils Will. Nils Will takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Alexander Wallner manages to gather it comfortably.
77.42
Florian Hitzlsperger hacks Richard Johnstone from behind! Florian Hitzlsperger is warned by the referee! Richard Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.30
Brian Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Pascal Jahn. Pascal Jahn shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.11
Martin Ziege controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone sees space and advances. Richard Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Will. Nils Will takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
83.42
Hannover 96 are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
89.27
Richard Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Johnstone shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Nils Matthäus passes the ball forward to Nils Will. Nils Will knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
27.8%
48.1%
24.1%
Scorers