Match Report
| Rot-Weiss Oberhausen | Rot-Weiss Oberhausen |  |  | Hannover 96 | Hannover 96 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Paul Yakubu | P. Yakubu |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Hannes Walter | H. Walter | |||||||||
| Torsten Hässler | T. Hässler | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Matthias Kneissl | M. Kneissl | |||||||||
| Linus Rösler | L. Rösler | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Christian Basler | C. Basler | |||||||||
| Ian Ince | I. Ince |  | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Bakary Poschner | B. Poschner | |||||||||
| Lennart Cziommer | L. Cziommer | | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 |  | Cleto Benin | C. Benin | |||||||||
| Markus Engels | M. Engels | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Dietmar Höfer | D. Höfer | |||||||||
| Paolo Tainio | P. Tainio |  | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Samir Diakite | S. Diakite | |||||||||
| Arno Schumacher | A. Schumacher | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Eddie Mercer | E. Mercer | |||||||||
| Jan Meyer | J. Meyer | | 55 | M | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Marcel Brückner | M. Brückner | |||||||||
| Nicolas Bischoff | N. Bischoff | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Matthias Polheim | M. Polheim | |||||||||
| Rodrigue Marguerite | R. Marguerite | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Nico Welter | N. Welter | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Niederrheinstadion where Rot-Weiss Oberhausen play host to Hannover 96. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hannover 96 kicking off!
4.13
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
10.04
0-0Dietmar Höfer makes a simple pass to Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Welter. Nico Welter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.57
0-0Paolo Tainio passes the ball forward to Rodrigue Marguerite. Rodrigue Marguerite knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Kneissl.
16.46
0-1Christian Basler knocks the ball forward to Samir Diakite. Samir Diakite threads the ball through to Nico Welter. Nico Welter shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nico Welter!
22.49
Arno Schumacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Bischoff. Nicolas Bischoff whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigue Marguerite. Rodrigue Marguerite connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Hannes Walter has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.25
1-1Christian Basler comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Bischoff. Christian Basler is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Bischoff stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.23
Paolo Tainio sees space and advances. Paolo Tainio whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Bischoff. Nicolas Bischoff flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Hannes Walter has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.35
Dietmar Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Welter. Nico Welter shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
38.16
Samir Diakite brings the ball forward. Samir Diakite finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.26
Dietmar Höfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Brückner. Marcel Brückner shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.55
Eddie Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Welter. Nico Welter finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
49.53
Paolo Tainio makes a simple pass to Nicolas Bischoff. Nicolas Bischoff shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.38
Eddie Mercer threads the ball through to Marcel Brückner. Marcel Brückner shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.20
2-1Bakary Poschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Höfer. Dietmar Höfer knocks the ball forward to Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Brückner. Marcel Brückner powers a header at goal. Paul Yakubu manages to gather it comfortably.
71.55
Matthias Kneissl makes a simple pass to Dietmar Höfer. Dietmar Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Welter. Nico Welter whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.48
Cleto Benin chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mercer. Eddie Mercer threads the ball through to Nico Welter. Nico Welter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.40
Bakary Poschner threads the ball through to Samir Diakite. Samir Diakite chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Brückner. Marcel Brückner whips in a cross ball towards Nico Welter. Nico Welter directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
29.2%
49.2%
21.5%
Scorers
| Rodrigue Marguerite 22 Nicolas Bischoff 33 | Nico Welter 16, 89 Matthias Polheim 72 |