H96 Hannover Hannover 96 - FCK Kaiserslautern 1. FC Kaiserslautern
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90'
+ 4
Full-time: Hannover 1-0 Kaiserslautern
Hannover get their reward for a committed and dominant performance. Visiting goalkeeper Krahl kept Kaiserslautern in the game for a long time, but was powerless against Aseko Nkili's goal. In the closing stages, the hosts ran down the clock and didn't allow their guests a way back into the game.
Full-time
90'
+ 2
Hannover running down the clock
The hosts are keeping the ball in their ranks and Lautern can't get out of their own half.
0:24
Rochelt misses the chance for 2-0
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.
89'
Last throw of the dice
Both coaches make substitutions again and bring on fresh players.
88'
Substitution
88'
Substitution
87'
Lautern still looking
The visitors are trying everything to equalise. In the last few minutes, cross after cross has been flying into the hosts' penalty area. So far, however, either Hannover's defence or keeper Noll has been there to save.
86'
Kunze stops a counter-attack
The former Hannover player pulls on his opponent's shirt. That's a clear yellow card.
Aseko Nkili makes the difference
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Lieberknecht frustrated
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80'
Substitution
79'
Another booking
Tachie goes into a challenge with Matsuda, but arrives too late.
77'
Fresh personnel
Källman and Rochelt are brought on to provide relief in the closing stages.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
75'
The spell is broken!
Brilliant through ball from Ghiță to the substitute Aseko Nkili, who stays cool in front of Krahl and slots it home. The lead is absolutely deserved!
Goal probability
Goal probability
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Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
70'
Titz brings on ex-Lauterer
Yokota replaces Bundu, who worked hard but didn't have much luck in front of goal today.
70'
Substitution
68'
Slapstick
Curious scene in the Hannover penalty area. Neubauer plays a back pass to Noll. He doesn't reach it and is lucky that it rolls against the outside of the net.
67'
Krahl to the rescue again
The goalkeeper is by far the best Lautern player on the pitch. He deserves a huge pat on the back if he can keep a clean sheet today.
66'
Triple substitution for Kaiserslautern
Lieberknecht reacts to the pressure from Hannover and brings on fresh personnel.
66'
Goalkeeper Efficiency of Julian Krahl
Goalkeeper Efficiency
Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.
1.3
Saves5
xSaves3.7
0:28
Centimetres away from the lead!
65'
Substitution
65'
Substitution
65'
Substitution
60'
Krahl again!
After the subsequent free-kick, Pichler wins the aerial duel in the centre and heads the ball towards the bottom left from about eight metres out. Krahl gets down and makes the save.
58'
Tactical foul
Sichler stops a Hannover attack and receives a yellow card.
58'
Asta gets a shot off
Suddenly Lautern have a really good opportunity. Emreli finds the advancing Asta, who takes the ball with the outside of his boot from the right-hand side of the penalty area. In the end, it's half a metre wide.
56'
Everything under control
Possession (%)
6040
50'
Hannover stepping up
Hannover have an overlap as Pichler sets up Bundu on the left side of the penalty area. He has plenty of time alone in front of Krahl, but his finish is too weak to trouble the Lautern keeper.
48'
Pichler goes close
Nice build-up from the hosts. Chakroun finds Bundu, who heads it across directly to Pichler. The Hannover striker arrives just a fraction too late.
46'
Substitution for hosts
Taibi, on a yellow card, stays in the dressing room and is replaced by Aseko Nkili.
46'
We're back underway!
The second half is running!
Kick-off!
Tension in Hannover
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45'
+ 2
Substitution
45'
+ 2
Half-time: Hannover 0-0 Kaiserslautern
Hannover dominated from the start and had plenty of possession, while the visitors remained defensively compact for long periods. As the match progressed, the hosts increasingly found gaps and could have taken the lead through Bundu, but Krahl in the Lautern goal was equal to the task each time.
Half-time
45'
+ 1
Stoppage time
One minute of added time.
44'
Hannover want the lead
It's Bundu again and again! The home side are moving the ball around and pushing the visitors deep into their own half. A sharp cross from Bundu is safely held by Krahl.
42'
Bundu remains dangerous
For the second time, Krahl prevents Lautern from falling behind. After a long throw-in, Bundu outmuscles Redondo in the six-yard box, turns and shoots from a tight angle. Krahl gets his legs closed in time and makes the save.
0:20
Tomiak!
35'
Increasing tempo
Pichler is played through in the penalty area and tries to cross the ball into the middle. It's deflected by a defender and becomes awkward for Krahl, who ultimately manages to defuse the situation.
33'
Crafty Redondo
Redondo gets the ball on the right wing during a counter-attack and sees - under pressure from Matsuda - that Noll is a long way off his line. The goalkeeper stretches, but Redondo's shot narrowly misses the left post anyway.
32'
Bundu whirls on the wing
Bundu impressively gets past Gyamfi and lays the ball back to the edge of the penalty area. However, Leopold's shot is blocked.
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.
Hard-fought match
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0:32
Huge chance for Hannover!
23'
First shot of the match
Ritter has the first effort of the game but it goes well wide of the target.
23'
Matsuda cautioned
The Japanese player steps on Ritter's foot in midfield and is given a yellow card.
20'
Hannover can't find a way through
We're still waiting for the first goal-scoring opportunity. Hannover are making an effort and keeping possession within their own ranks, but Lautern are well-positioned.
17'
First booking of the match
Taibi goes into a risky challenge with Şahin and catches him on the foot. Referee Bacher shows a yellow card.
14'
Not much happening in the penalty areas
Ritter delivers a free-kick towards the Hannover goal but Noll gathers the ball at the second attempt.
9'
Putting out feelers
Both teams are still trying to settle, with neither willing to risk much going forward at present.
5'
Hannover keeping the ball moving
The hosts are in control but Kaiserslautern are standing compact and defending confidently so far.
2'
Şahin arrives too late
The Lautern player takes out Bundu on the right wing and we have a first free-kick for Hannover. Krahl, however, securely gathers the cross.
1'
Let's go!
We're off in Hannover.
Kick-off!
The stage is set
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Two completely revamped teams
While Hannover starts with eight new signings, Kaiserslautern have six with Kunze, Asta, Gyamfi, Şahin Emreli and Prtajin.
All change at Hannover
With Tomiak, Leopold and Chakroun, only three players in the starting XI played for Hannover last season.
Torsten Lieberknecht on facing Hannover
"They play very complex football, so it will be important for us to immediately demonstrate our physicality. Hannover should realise that with Kaiserslautern, they perhaps don't have the opponent they would have wished for."
Christian Titz on facing Kaiserslautern
"They are a team that have changed again compared to last season. They have quality on the ball and in their attacking play. They will want to do well in the league."
Encouraging record in the dugout
Kaiserslautern head coach Torsten Lieberknecht has won both of the previous encounters against Christian Titz by a 1-0 scoreline. They last met on Matchday 33 of the 2022/23 season, when Lieberknecht's Darmstadt defeated Titz's Magdeburg 1-0 and were able to celebrate their promotion to the Bundesliga early.
Back in 1954
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On equal footing
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