Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to SV Wacker Burghausen. A crowd of 9,093 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hamann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hamann.
0.00
0-0SV Wacker Burghausen start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.55
0-0Matthias Frieser threads a neat ball through to Marc Kohler. Marc Kohler passes the ball forward to Gary Morton. Gary Morton finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
9.15
0-0Marc Kohler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marc Kohler shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Seth Andrews.
10.17
0-0Marc Kohler takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Hans Van Der Pennen. Hans Van Der Pennen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
12.54
Lars Lensing knocks the ball forward to Gian Paolo Baiocco. Gian Paolo Baiocco threads a neat ball through to Gary Morton. Gary Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Seth Andrews gets down and covers it.
14.15
With a delightful solo run, Marc Kohler stretches the opposition's defence. Marc Kohler shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
18.59
Matthias Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Marc Lindemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Lindemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Morton. Gary Morton finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
21.18
Noah Borchard makes a probing pass to Albrecht Jung. Albrecht Jung finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.54
0-1David Hitzlsperger makes a simple pass to Farid Sibierski. Farid Sibierski flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Jung who takes it down. Albrecht Jung shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SV Wacker Burghausen!
34.27
Hans Van Der Pennen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.52
Kai Bischoff makes a probing pass to Farid Sibierski. Farid Sibierski flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Jung. Albrecht Jung shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.57
Matthias Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Hans Van Der Pennen collects the pass. Hans Van Der Pennen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hannover 96!
42.04
Gian Paolo Baiocco runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gian Paolo Baiocco tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Gian Paolo Baiocco knocks the ball forward to Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hannover 96 appear unchanged since the first half. SV Wacker Burghausen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Wacker Burghausen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hannover 96 kick off and get the second half underway!
51.56
Marc Lindemann advances with the ball. Marc Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Kneissl!
54.04
2-1Julian Birnbaum sees space and advances. Julian Birnbaum sees Albrecht Jung in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Jung knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Lensing.
55.08
Seyni Borios flicks a high pass forward to Luigi Grabbi who brings the ball under control. Luigi Grabbi shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
59.58
David Hitzlsperger makes a beautiful solo run. David Hitzlsperger threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Jung. Albrecht Jung controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.08
2-1SV Wacker Burghausen have made 2 substitutions with Moktar Recorbet replacing David Hitzlsperger and Moreno Brighi replacing Seyni Borios .
66.27
Moreno Brighi flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Jung. Albrecht Jung lofts in a cross ball towards Luigi Grabbi. Luigi Grabbi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Luigi Grabbi scores for SV Wacker Burghausen!! That brings them back into the game!
75.01
2-2Albrecht Jung clumsily knocks into Matthias Frieser. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matthias Frieser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.28
SV Wacker Burghausen have made a substitution with Hannes Scheffler replacing Albrecht Jung .
79.51
2-2Julian Birnbaum sees space and advances. Julian Birnbaum knocks the ball forward to Luigi Grabbi. Luigi Grabbi plays a scrappy one-two with Hannes Scheffler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Glass comes in with a late challenge on Luigi Grabbi. Luigi Grabbi appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
81.48
2-2Farid Sibierski barges into Hans Van Der Pennen. The referee calls over Farid Sibierski and shows him a yellow card! Hans Van Der Pennen runs off the knock.
83.49
Matthias Frieser receives the ball from a throw-in from Matt Glass. Matthias Frieser hits it upfield. Gary Morton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Strachan.
84.34
Matt Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Jesus. Vasco Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Luigi Grabbi. Luigi Grabbi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Fromm who gathers it comfortably.
87.04
2-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
28.4%
38.3%
33.3%
Scorers
| Lars Knapp 40 Simon Kneissl 52 | Albrecht Jung 28 Luigi Grabbi 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luigi Grabbi of SV Wacker Burghausen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samir Fromm (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Lensing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matthias Frieser (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Marc Kohler (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Hans Van Der Pennen (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Marc Lindemann (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gian Paolo Baiocco (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Simon Kneissl (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Lars Knapp (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gary Morton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pascal Kuzorra (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aniello Mazzoli (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Beckenbauer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Seth Andrews (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Hitzlsperger (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Matt Strachan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kai Bischoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Birnbaum (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Vasco Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Seyni Borios (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Farid Sibierski (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Noah Borchard (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albrecht Jung (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Luigi Grabbi (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Moktar Recorbet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Moreno Brighi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Hannes Scheffler (ATT) | 6 | |