Highlights
B. Cortus
Full-time
90'
+ 5
KAMINSKI WINS IT!
Heartbreak for Hannover! Palsson flicks on Drexler's corner, and Kaminski forces it home with his heel. Schalke are going home with all three points!
90'
ADDITIONAL TIME
Six added minutes at the HDI-Arena. Ample time for some late drama...
90'
BLANK?
Schalke are staying fourth, unless they can find a late winner. It'll be only the second time this season Terodde's failed to score...
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
82'
EVERYTHING BUT A SCHALKE GOAL
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.04
2.06
0
Goals
82'
Goal attempts
1off target
0on target
16off target
5on target
78'
ZIELER INJURED
Hannover's No.1 can't continue. The former Germany international heads off, complaining of a calf problem. Martin Hansen, 31, is on for his seventh Bundesliga 2 appearance.
78'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
70'
TERODDE!
The chance appears to have gone for Terodde as a ball comes into the box, but he wrestles back possession to squeeze a pass out to Ouwejan. The Schalke striker meets the ensuing cross, but sends his diving header - Schalke's 21st attempt - wide.
64'
FRESH LEGS
Double change for Hannover, at a stage in the game when they're on the back-foot. Gael Ondoua and Sei Muoroya are on.
64'
Substitution
63'
Substitution
54'
ZIELER TO THE RESCUE!
Zieler keeps Hannover in the game with a superb double save. He reacts brilliantly to push away Kaminski's close-range attempt, and is equal to Drexler's header from the ensuing corner. Best chances of the game!
48'
POSITIVE START
Schalke on the attack early with Bülter, but Zieler reads the situation well and is first to the forward ball.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
GOALLESS
Chances at both ends at the HDI-Arena, with Terodde very much on the hunt for that all-time record Bundesliga 2 goal. Join us after the break for live second-half coverage...
Half-time
43'
POLAR OPPOSITES
Ouwejan arrows an effort goalwards from a good 20 yards, forcing Zieler into a diving save. Zalazar chances his arm soon after, but lands his attempt closer to one of the corner flags.
41'
SCHALKE MARGINALLY THE BETTER SIDE...
Possession (%)
4258
41'
37'
AIR SHOT
Hannover with a corner of their own - this one of the short variety. Ernst pings a pass towards Beier, who strikes at air from the edge of the area. Chance wasted.
35'
OUWEJAN ASKING QUESTIONS
A Schalke corner causes problems for Hannover. They don't deal with Ouwejan's teasing ball into the six-yard box, but Terodde can't direct his attempt on goal.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
ACROBATIC ATTEMPT
Hannover attack using the right-hand side. Ernst whips over a cross for Hinterseer, whose overhead-kick lacks the power to trouble Fraisl.
25'
DREXLER RETURNS
Drexler's back on for Schalke. Dimitrios Grammozis will be hoping he lasts a bit longer than Aydin...
23'
DREXLER DOWN
Dominick Drexler's hobbling around for Schalke now. It looks like his right foot - he might have to come off...
19'
SCHALKE CHANGE
Aydin can't continue, after all. Reinhold Ranftl is his replacement in the Schalke midfield.
18'
Substitution
13'
POST!
The magic sponge seems to have done it's job for Aydin. He collects the ball on the edge of the box and takes aim, striking the foot of the woodwork. Schalke very much in charge now.
10'
TERODDE!
It's that fearsome Ouwejan-Terodde combo for Schalke. The cross is a peach, but the Bundesliga 2's record scorer heads wide from 12 yards.
8'
ACTION STATIONS
Bülter drives forward with purpose, before seeing a shot blocked. Moments later, Aydin's down with what appears to be a thigh strain. The medics are on...
7'
ELSEWHERE
Regensburg have taken an early lead away to fellow promotion hopefuls Paderborn. The Bavarians will return to the top of the standings, as things stand.
2'
OPEN START
Fraisl has to be alert to clear ahead of Hinterseer. Schalke go up the other end, but Zalazar's effort is meat and drink for Zieler.
1'
HERE WE GO!
Under way at the HDI-Arena, with Hannover in red and Schalke in royal blue. Benjamin Cortus is the man in the middle.
Kick-off!
THE STORY SO FAR
Hannover begin the weekend down in 13th place on 11 points, and among the division's bottom three for goals scored (seven). Schalke can move to within three points of leaders St. Pauli with a third straight win.
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MORE ON THOSE TEAMS
Hannover show one change to the side that drew 0-0 with Nuremberg prior to the international break, with Luka Krajnc replacing Niklas Hult at left-back. Midfielder Victor Palsson replaces Florian Flick in Schake's only change from their 3-0 win over Ingolstadt.
HANNOVER STARTING LINE-UP
Zieler - Dehm, Franke (c), Börner, Krajnc - Trybull, Ernst, Kerk, Beier, Maina - Hinterseer
HANNOVER SUBS
Hansen, Muroya, Frantz, D. Kaiser, Muslija, Ondoua, Stolze, Sulejmani, Weydandt
SCHALKE STARTING LINE-UP
Fraisl - Thiaw, Itakura, Kaminski - Palsson (c) - Aydin, Zalazar, Drexler, Ouwejan - Terodde, Bülter
SCHALKE SUBS
Fährmann, Becker, Calhanoglu, Churlinov, Flick, Matriciani, Mikhailov, Ranftl, Pieringer