Match Report
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | Borussia Mönchengladbach |  |  | Hannover 96 | Hannover 96 | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vincenzo Lindner | V. Lindner |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 | | Hannes Walter | H. Walter | |||||||||
| Hannes Röhner | H. Röhner | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Matthias Kneissl | M. Kneissl | |||||||||
| Patricio Serrano | P. Serrano |  | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Christian Basler | C. Basler | |||||||||
| Paul Meidt | P. Meidt | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Bakary Poschner | B. Poschner | |||||||||
| Jamie Wright | J. Wright |  | 58 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 |  | Cleto Benin | C. Benin | |||||||||
| Kai Ritzinger | K. Ritzinger | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Dietmar Höfer | D. Höfer | |||||||||
| Craig Dodd | C. Dodd | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Samir Diakite | S. Diakite | |||||||||
| Christian Witte | C. Witte | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Eddie Mercer | E. Mercer | |||||||||
| Kevin Arndt | K. Arndt | | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Marcel Brückner | M. Brückner | |||||||||
| Malte Ziegler | M. Ziegler | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Matthias Polheim | M. Polheim | |||||||||
| Julian Overath | J. Overath | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Nico Welter | N. Welter | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 9,204 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hannover 96 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hannover 96 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hannover 96 get the match underway!
12.21
0-0Bakary Poschner takes it forward alone. Bakary Poschner makes a probing pass to Nico Welter. Nico Welter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.14
0-0Patricio Serrano makes a probing pass to Kai Ritzinger. Kai Ritzinger kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Overath. Julian Overath controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Hannes Walter!
22.10
Kai Ritzinger knocks the ball forward to Kevin Arndt. Kevin Arndt lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler powers a header at goal. Hannes Walter manages to gather it comfortably.
24.51
0-0Nico Welter hacks Paul Meidt from behind! The referee calls over Nico Welter and warns him to calm down! Paul Meidt stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.36
Craig Dodd knocks the ball forward to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Kneissl.
33.29
Eddie Mercer sees space and advances. Eddie Mercer whips in a cross ball towards Nico Welter. Nico Welter flicks the ball with his head. Vincenzo Lindner easily picks it out of the air!
42.42
0-0Paul Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Witte. Christian Witte kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Christian Basler knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mercer. Eddie Mercer takes it forward alone. Eddie Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach get the second half underway!
48.12
Paul Meidt kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks the ball forward to Kevin Arndt. Kevin Arndt shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Hannes Walter!
51.48
0-0Hannover 96 are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Borussia Mönchengladbach 's defence.
57.35
Kai Ritzinger passes the ball forward to Kevin Arndt. Kevin Arndt whips in a cross ball towards Julian Overath. Julian Overath connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.55
Kai Ritzinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Overath. Julian Overath finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
63.40
Samir Diakite threads the ball through to Nico Welter. Nico Welter shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
66.03
0-0Cleto Benin catches Malte Ziegler on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Malte Ziegler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.15
0-0Christian Witte kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Overath. Julian Overath threads the ball through to Kevin Arndt but he's offside!
75.34
Dietmar Höfer makes a beautiful solo run. Dietmar Höfer shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
77.50
Eddie Mercer passes the ball forward to Nico Welter. Nico Welter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.56
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
84.09
0-0Bakary Poschner catches Malte Ziegler on the ankles. Bakary Poschner is given a warning by the referee! Malte Ziegler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.40
Bakary Poschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Höfer. Dietmar Höfer knocks the ball forward to Marcel Brückner. Marcel Brückner plays a perfect one-two with Nico Welter and rushes in on goal... Marcel Brückner rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
89.08
Kai Ritzinger catches Eddie Mercer on the ankles. The referee calls over Kai Ritzinger and warns him to calm down! Eddie Mercer stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
29.7%
43.2%
27%