Match Report
| VfL Wolfsburg | VfL Wolfsburg |  |  | Hannover 96 | Hannover 96 | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Gabriel Milotin | Gabriel Milotin | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nico Berg | N. Berg |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Alexander Wallner | A. Wallner | |||||||||
| Kelvin Christie | K. Christie |  | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | Hugo Verges | H. Verges | |||||||||
| Kewullay Chiesa | K. Chiesa |  | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Lars Meidt | L. Meidt | |||||||||
| Malte Streich | M. Streich | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Alberto Jörgensen | A. Jörgensen | |||||||||
| Edmundo Montero | E. Montero | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 |  | Johnny Debaets | J. Debaets | |||||||||
| Ledley Oakley | L. Oakley | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Florian Hitzlsperger | F. Hitzlsperger | |||||||||
| Paolo Atzeni | P. Atzeni | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Simon Knapp | S. Knapp | |||||||||
| Thomas Schönenborn | T. Schönenborn | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Brian Barry | B. Barry | |||||||||
| Sieme Broerse | S. Broerse |  | 57 | M | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Pascal Jahn | P. Jahn | |||||||||
| Kevin Besselink | K. Besselink | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Sebastian Dörner | S. Dörner | |||||||||
| Stephen Bould | S. Bould | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 |  | Pontus Isaksson | P. Isaksson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Veeniti TV |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 16,556 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.50
0-0Simon Knapp makes a probing pass to Pascal Jahn. Pascal Jahn shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.19
0-0Florian Hitzlsperger catches Thomas Schönenborn on the ankles. Florian Hitzlsperger is given a warning by the referee! Thomas Schönenborn runs off the knock.
9.07
0-0Alberto Jörgensen makes a simple pass to Florian Hitzlsperger. Florian Hitzlsperger kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Jahn. Pascal Jahn shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Nico Berg.
12.54
Malte Streich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Schönenborn. Thomas Schönenborn makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Schönenborn shoots from long range but Alexander Wallner is on top of it.
16.29
Brian Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pontus Isaksson. Pontus Isaksson shoots from outside the area but somehow Nico Berg manages to keep it out.
18.57
Brian Barry threads the ball through to Sebastian Dörner. Sebastian Dörner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.02
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.27
0-0Sieme Broerse makes a probing pass to Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.57
Thomas Schönenborn passes the ball forward to Stephen Bould. Stephen Bould knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Wallner who gathers it comfortably.
34.55
Simon Knapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Isaksson. Pontus Isaksson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.34
0-1Lars Meidt makes a simple pass to Brian Barry. Brian Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Jahn. Pascal Jahn knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Dörner. Sebastian Dörner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Nico Berg had no chance!! Goal for Hannover 96!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
47.20
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
48.10
Simon Knapp decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Knapp shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Nico Berg.
49.20
Florian Hitzlsperger knocks the ball forward to Pontus Isaksson. Pontus Isaksson shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
51.33
Florian Hitzlsperger kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Jahn. Pascal Jahn tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
53.23
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.45
Florian Hitzlsperger knocks the ball forward to Pontus Isaksson. Pontus Isaksson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
59.25
0-1Simon Knapp comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Schönenborn. Simon Knapp is shown the yellow card! Thomas Schönenborn runs off the knock.
60.14
Brian Barry hacks Ledley Oakley from behind! The referee calls over Brian Barry and shows him a yellow card! Ledley Oakley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.02
Malte Streich kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Oakley. Ledley Oakley takes it forward alone. Ledley Oakley whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.58
Thomas Schönenborn flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Bould. Stephen Bould tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.17
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
72.54
Alberto Jörgensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Knapp. Simon Knapp threads the ball through to Sebastian Dörner. Sebastian Dörner whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Jahn. Pascal Jahn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.09
Paolo Atzeni knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.29
Ledley Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Wallner who gathers it comfortably.
85.32
Paolo Atzeni knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.8%
Play Area
28.7%
47.5%
23.8%
Scorers