Highlights

90'
+ 6

GAME OVER !

What a finish that was! Just when it seemed Hannover were about to celebrate a come-from-behind win against Pauli, Irvine pops up deep in added time to score his second goal in as many games to rescue a point for the visitors!
90'
+ 6

SCENES !!!

Amazing! Deep in injury time Paqarada sends a hail Mary free kick into the box. There's a scramble, the ball pings around before Irvine nods in and wheels away in celebration.
Full-time
90'
+ 5
Jackson Irvine
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
35 %
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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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.
1.
Maximilian Beier
Maximilian Beier34.64km/h
3.
Havard Nielsen
Havard Nielsen32.36km/h
88'

KÖHN CLOSE

Hannover goalscorer Köhn goes close to grabbing his second of the game with a free kick that bounces off the woodwork.
87'

ZIELER ON POINT

Zieler makes a flying stop to deny a speculative Eggestein shot from the left.
77'

HANNOVER MOVING IN

Beier and then Muroya both fail to hit the target as Hannover look to turn the screw here.
72'

KING KÖHN

What a goal this is! Hannover work the ball into the Pauli area. Max Besuschkow takes possession and has a look up before rolling a pass back for Derrick Köhn. The 23-year-old sweeps a superb shot first time high and out of the reach of Smarsch.
71'
Derrick Köhn
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
5 %
69'

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC

Pauli captain Leart Paqarada has put in one more fine performance this evening, the visiting skipper on the ball 68 times and involved in four Pauli shots on goal thus far
64'

ZIELER OK

Hannover captain Ron-Robert Zieler looks ok to continue between the posts after the goalkeeper received treatment for a niggle.
61'

PAQARADA SET PIECE

Pauli captain Paqarada goes close with a free kick that zips narrowly over the top.
56'

ALMOST HANNOVER

Köhn's volley from distance is deflected into the grateful arms of Smarsch via Nielsen's outstretched boot. That was mighty close for Hannover.
54'

Substitution

52'

PAULI GO CLOSE

The set piece breaks to Eggestein who slides in and looks certain to score, until his effort takes a touch wide of the upright. The subsequent corner comes to nothing.
46'

BACK UNDERWAY

The referee signals the start of the second half and we're back into the thick of the action.
Kick-off!
Half-time
45'
+ 1

HONOURS EVEN

The teams go in for a well deserved break after an enthralling opening 45 minutes.
45'
+ 1

ADDED TIME

We'll have two minutes added on to the first half.
43'

LIGHTNING KÖHN

Derrick Köhn has just raced down the left touchline, leaving Pauli defenders in his wake as he flew. A whipped cross just evades several Hannover heads and the visitors survive.
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TOP ENTERTAINMENT

Both teams have provided us with a thrilling first half and, it has to be said, the scoreline represents what has been a very evenly balanced encounter. The outcome of this one is impossible to predict.
36'

PAULI ALIVE AGAIN

The equaliser has sparked Pauli back into life but the Kiezkicker are lacking in terms of their final ball.
33'

KERK FROM THE SPOT

Kerk places the ball and smashes into the corner. That was a top penalty, with Smarsch guessing the right way but unable to reach the ball.
33'
Sebastian Kerk
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
77 %
32'

PENALTY HANNOVER

After a long consultation, Hannover are awarded a penalty ....
31'

PENALTY APPEAL

Hannover's players are calling for a penalty after the ball appears to graze a Pauli arm in the area. The ref wants this one checked ...
30'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationPenalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionPenalty
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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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.
26'

HANNOVER BOSSING POSSESSION

The men in red have had 58% of the ball thus far, but Stefan Leitl's men trail in the most important stat.
19'

KERK OFF TARGET

Kerk slams a free kick from distance over the crossbar. He knows he's wasted a decent opportunity to deliver something into the danger zone and slaps his hands together in disgust.
14'

SHOTS FLYING IN

In the first 12 minutes of this rollercoaster game, there were six shots on goal, with Pauli leading 4-2 on that front.
12'

HANNOVER ON THE UP

Indirect free kick inside the Pauli box. Schaub tees up Kerk who shoots narrowly over the top. This is better from the hosts.
9'

HOSTS RESPOND

Hannover come alive at last. Nielsen gets through on the left before blasting over the top.
6'

ALMOST A SECOND !

Oooh, Pauli go close to making it 0-2 with Paqarada combining with Hartel before Daschner misses from close range.
5'

PAULI HIT THE FRONT

A stray Hannover pass allows the visitors to build. The ball eventually reaches Eggestein inside the home box and the forward is allowed to control, spin and pick his spot in the corner.
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
17 %
1'

PEEEEEP !

Game on in Hannover ...
Kick-off!

MINUTE'S APPLAUSE

We'll have a moment's pause to remember legendary Hamburg and West Germany player, Uwe Seeler, who passed away this week.

HERE COME THE TEAMS !

A spectacular atmosphere greets the teams at the Niedersachsenstadion and we're just moments away from kick-off !
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A PAULI RARITY

With St. Pauli unchanged for tonight's Matchday 2 game, it's worth remembering the last time the Kiezkicker named the same starting XI in successive encounters was on Matchdays 22 and 23 last term.

BESUSCHKOW'S CENTURY

Hannover's Max Besuschkow is all set for his 100th second division appearance this evening!

PAULI TEAM NEWS

Pauli coach Timo Schultz will be without injured forward Etienne Amenyido and his summer signing David Nemeth for tonight's Matchday 2 encounter. Watch out for captain Leart Paqarada - who weighed in with a goal and an assist last weekend - and Australia midfield dynamo, Jackson Irvine.

HANNOVER TEAM NEWS

Midfielder Gael Ondoua misses out this evening after the 26-year-old picked up an injury that forced him out of Hannover's Matchday 1 loss. Fabian Kunze steps into the void. Havard Nielsen - who scored last weekend - takes over from Hendrik Weydandt up front.

PAULI SUBS

Ahlers, Fazliji, Ritzka, Zander, Aremu, Boukhalfa, Metcalfe, Otto

PAULI STARTING XI

Smarsch - Saliakas, Dzwigala, Medic, Paqarada - Smith, Irvine, Hartel, Daschner - Eggestein, Matanovic

HANNOVER SUBS

Weinkauf, Krajnc, Muroya, Foti, Leopold, Stolze, Teuchert, Tresoldi, Weydandt

HANNOVER STARTING XI

Zieler - Dehm, Neumann, Börner, Köhn - Kunze, Schaub, Besuschkow, Kerk - Nielsen, Beier

MATCHDAY 2: FORM GUIDE

Tonight's hosts Hannover went down 2-1 against newly promoted Kaiserslautern last weekend, meaning Stefan Leitl's men will be looking to bounce back against the visitors who were 3-2 winners against Nuremberg last time out.

WELCOME ALONG !

Hello and welcome to tonight's BIG second division encounter between Hannover and St. Pauli. We're in for an action-packed evening so settle in and stay with us for all the latest from the Niedersachsenstadion.