0.00 0-0

Hannover 96 get the match underway!

4.32 0-0

Lars Lensing barges into Simon Breitner. The referee brings Lars Lensing to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Breitner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

8.30 0-0

Matthias Frieser kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Paolo Baiocco. Gian Paolo Baiocco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

14.13 0-0

Jose Javier Gil threads the ball through to Philipp Sammer. Philipp Sammer shoots from long range. Solid save from Samir Fromm. What a great pair of hands!

15.33 0-0

Hans Van Der Pennen knocks the ball forward to Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl 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!

16.56 0-0

Hugo Prieto threads the ball through to Philipp Sammer. Philipp Sammer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Frieser.

21.07 0-0

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

24.14 0-0

Marc Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Morton. Gary Morton shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

27.57 0-0

Hugo Prieto decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Prieto finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Samir Fromm. What a great pair of hands!

30.16 0-0

Matthias Frieser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Baiocco. Gian Paolo Baiocco flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Knapp. Lars Knapp tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!

34.46 0-0

Matthias Frieser barges into Simon Breitner. Matthias Frieser is shown the yellow card! Simon Breitner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

36.02 0-0

Jose Javier Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Sammer. Philipp Sammer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

40.16 0-1

Matthias Frieser kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Lindemann. Marc Lindemann threads the ball through to Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

44.29 0-1

Simon Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Gil. Jose Javier Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Sammer. Philipp Sammer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

45.00 0-1

Hugo Prieto flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Sammer controls it well on his chest. Philipp Sammer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

45.00 0-1

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 0-1

FSV Mainz 05 kick off the second half!

48.56 0-1

Hans Van Der Pennen hits a low pass to Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!

51.12 0-1

Hugo Prieto runs up as Stefan Lange takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Hugo Prieto sees Simon Breitner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Breitner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Lensing.

55.53 0-1

Philipp Sammer barges into Lars Lensing. Philipp Sammer is shown the yellow card! Lars Lensing runs off the knock.

60.37 0-1

Marc Kohler sees Gary Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Morton runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Gary Morton provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Rainer Ziege.

63.55 0-1

Simon Birkwald drives a long ball upfield. Simon Breitner tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!

67.42 0-1

Jose Javier Gil comes in with a late challenge on Hans Van Der Pennen. The referee calls over Jose Javier Gil and warns him to calm down! Hans Van Der Pennen runs off the knock.

69.25 0-1

Simon Birkwald brings the ball forward. Simon Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Simon Breitner controls it well on his chest. Simon Breitner finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Samir Fromm!

71.23 0-1

Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward. Hans Van Der Pennen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hans Van Der Pennen flicks a high pass forward. Simon Kneissl easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Morton. Gary Morton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Ruel Williamson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.

72.49 0-1

Marc Kohler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Philipp Sammer gets to the ball and clears it up field.

77.51 0-1

FSV Mainz 05 have made 2 substitutions with Sven Nordwald replacing Philipp Sammer and Bakary Oswald replacing Jose Javier Gil .Hannover 96 have made a substitution with Pascal Kuzorra replacing Marc Kohler and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

81.24 0-1

Stefan Lange hits a low pass to Simon Breitner. Simon Breitner shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

84.42 0-1

Gian Paolo Baiocco catches Stefan Lange on the ankles. The referee calls over Gian Paolo Baiocco and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Lange stretches but gets up unharmed.

85.35 0-1

Hans Van Der Pennen knocks the ball forward to Gary Morton. Gary Morton shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rainer Ziege smothers it!

90.00 1-1

Hugo Prieto threads a neat ball through to Sven Nordwald. Sven Nordwald whips in a cross ball towards Simon Breitner. Simon Breitner connects with a diving header. It's there!! Samir Fromm has to pick the ball from the back of the net!

90.00 1-1

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!