Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at AWD-Arena where Hannover 96 play host to FC Bayern Munich. A crowd of 20,518 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Janes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hannover 96 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Janes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Bayern Munich kick off!
6.44
0-0Umberto Capecchi barges into Paul Widmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Widmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.57
0-0Bakary Möller flicks a high pass forward. Julian Scholz controls it well on his chest. Julian Scholz makes a pass forward but Harry Winterburn makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
14.01
0-0Paul Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.58
0-0Bakary Möller picks a pass forward to Harry Winterburn. Harry Winterburn shoots from distance. Solid save from Oliver Herzog. What a great pair of hands!
18.09
0-0Hauke Schell flicks a high ball forward to Paul Widmann who takes it down. Paul Widmann passes the ball forward to Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.17
With imagination, Paul Widmann plays the ball forward to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.26
Paul Widmann makes a probing pass to Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.23
Lars Kurth threads the ball through to Bakary Möller. Bakary Möller decides to run forward with the ball. Bakary Möller edges inside the box! Bakary Möller tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
30.40
Bakary Möller hits a low pass to Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Diez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.56
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.05
Rainer Wesselmann chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Zerbini Evangelisti. Excellent save.
39.55
Gennaro Lorenzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armin Haller.
40.03
Hauke Schell threads the ball through to Rainer Wesselmann. Rainer Wesselmann threads a neat ball through to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Blatsis.
42.36
Gennaro Lorenzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Oliver Herzog manages to keep it out.
45.00
Paul Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Jan Bierhoff controls it well on his chest. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
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. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hannover 96 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hannover 96 kick off the second half!
51.16
Paul McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Möller. Bakary Möller makes a probing pass to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Schell.
54.50
Bakary Möller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Winterburn. Harry Winterburn shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.46
Lars Kurth knocks the ball forward to Bakary Möller. Bakary Möller threads a neat ball through to Harry Winterburn. Harry Winterburn finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Oliver Herzog smothers it!
60.53
0-0Hannover 96 have made a substitution with Nicolas Soto replacing Rainer Wesselmann .
63.39
0-0Michael Blatsis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Umberto Capecchi. Umberto Capecchi flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Diez controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Diez makes a simple pass, allowing Julian Scholz to run into the box. Armin Haller clumsily knocks into Julian Scholz. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
65.03
Nicolas Soto flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Szepan who takes it down. Albrecht Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.39
Gennaro Lorenzi flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Diez who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Diez threads the ball through to Harry Winterburn but he's offside!
67.33
Paul Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
69.30
Paul Widmann flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Szepan who takes it down. Albrecht Szepan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.05
0-1Umberto Capecchi kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez passes the ball forward to Harry Winterburn. Harry Winterburn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.26
Paul Widmann sees Dietmar Jung in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Jung knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Blatsis.
77.16
Bakary Möller threads a neat ball through to Harry Winterburn. Harry Winterburn runs straight at the defence! Harry Winterburn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
85.25
Hauke Schell breaks forward. Hauke Schell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.30
Paul Widmann makes a simple pass to Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Harry Winterburn of FC Bayern Munich |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Oliver Herzog (GK)
7
2. Jakob Ziege (DEF)
6
3. Hauke Schell (DEF)
7
4. Armin Haller (DEF)
6
5. Dietmar Beckenbauer (DEF)
6
6. Rainer Wesselmann (MID)
6
7. Paul Widmann (MID)
8
8. Albrecht Szepan (ATT)
6
9. Dietmar Jung (ATT)
6
10. Francois Maraval (ATT)
6
11. Jan Bierhoff (ATT)
7
12. David Beckenbauer (MID)
0
13. Nicolas Soto (MID)
6
14. Matthias Herzog (DEF)
0
1. Zerbini Evangelisti (GK)
6
2. Paul McStay (DEF)
6
3. Khaliloul Doukantie (DEF)
6
4. Michael Blatsis (DEF)
6
5. Lars Kurth (DEF)
6
6. Umberto Capecchi (MID)
6
7. Bakary Möller (MID)
9
8. Gennaro Lorenzi (MID)
6
9. Alfredo Diez (ATT)
7
10. Harry Winterburn (ATT)
9
11. Julian Scholz (ATT)
6
12. Gerhard Döring (MID)
0
13. Toshihiro Nanami (MID)
0
14. Stuart Taylor (MID)
0