FCE FC Energie FC Energie Cottbus - H96 Hannover Hannover
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- J. Butler 76'
- T. Ciğerci 71'
- 28' M. Neubauer
- T. Ciğerci 14'
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Full-time: Cottbus 3-1 Hannover
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
Last attempts
Hannover are looking to push forward once more. However, Cottbus are standing firm at the back.
90'
+ 1
Five added minutes
Can Cottbus hold on? It's looking increasingly likely.
90'
Keeping it calm
Cottbus are now running down the clock. Hannover have nothing left to offer.
87'
Stopped
Hugonet fouls and stops a counter-attack. He receives a yellow card.
85'
Is there more to come?
Can Hannover come back into this? At the moment it doesn't really look like it.
84'
Ciğerci calls it a day
The man who scored a brace has done enough today and is now allowed to take a seat on the bench.
84'
Substitution
Composed from the spot
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80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
79'
Quadruple substitution
Titz is not at all pleased with what he is seeing here and makes a statement by bringing on four new players.
79'
Substitution
79'
Substitution
79'
Just over the bar
Cottbus have far too much space. Hannemann is allowed to simply drive the ball forward and, from distance, fires the ball just over the bar.
78'
Hannover unrecognisable
Since the 2-1, the 96ers have barely seemed to be part of the game. Cottbus are clearly in the driving seat here. Can Hannover find their way back into it?
77'
Next substitution
Bittencourt had already been suffering from a few cramps. Now he gets to call it a day.
77'
Substitution
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0:19
Jubilant scenes!
Is that the decisive goal?
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Goal probability 
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.
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.
74'
Almost a third
Cottbus attacking down the right. From the byline, Butler drives the ball powerfully into the centre but finds no taker.
73'
Unbelievable
Cottbus had felt completely out of the game, and now the Brandenburgers are suddenly in the lead. What a game we have here!
Turned on its head
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Goal probability
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.
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'
Penalty awarded!
Hannemann just about reaches the through ball. Loretz comes in too late. Before that, Allgeier had pulled back, seemingly because he had not spotted the Cottbus player.
67'
Drinks break
The players take a brief moment to cool down.
65'
Lotka again
First Oudenne is denied. The ball then falls to Gindorf, who forces Lotka into another save.
63'
Almost the perfect introduction
Bundu crosses to the freshly substituted Pichler, who heads just a few centimetres wide of the goal.
63'
First substitution
Titz also sees that his side needs a new impetus and brings on a striker for a striker.
63'
Substitution
62'
A lot of idle play
Hannover are currently unable to build on the strong phase of the first half. Cottbus are simply too solid defensively.
56'
Too selfish
Gindorf chases down a long ball and cuts inside. Instead of laying it off, he takes on the shot himself which doesn't trouble the Cottbus goalkeeper.
54'
Over!
Gindorf hits it with full force, sending the ball high over Lotka's goal.
53'
Things are getting dangerous
Gindorf is fouled centrally in front of the penalty area. There is a free-kick from 17 metres...
52'
Incredible performance
Lotka was an insurmountable barrier in the first half. Statistically, he has already prevented one goal.
52'
Goalkeeper Efficiency of Marcel Lotka
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.
1.1
Saves7
xSaves5.9
51'
Solid
Compared to the first half, the Cottbus defence is more secure. Hannover are currently unable to get through. The hosts are even enjoying longer spells of possession again.
46'
We're under way again
Cottbus makes three substitutions for the second half. Can they hold on to the draw or is there even more to come?
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Substitution
45'
+ 4
Substitution
45'
+ 4
Substitution
Half-time: Cottbus 1-1 Hannover
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Half-time
45'
+ 3
First Booking
Tomiak comes in late and steps on Engelhardt's foot, earning him the first booking of the game.
45'
+ 3
45'
+ 1
Three minutes of injury time
Can either side find a goal before the break?
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0:32
It simply isn't meant to be
41'
Lotka again
The man is a Heyer today. After the ensuing corner, Þórðarson shoots from distance. Lotka stretches himself and makes the save.
41'
On the front foot
Hannover are quick off the mark and win the ball back quickly after losing possession.
41'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
40'
Briefly dangerous
Loretz cannot control a back pass cleanly but before Engelhardt can nick the ball, the goalkeeper manages to clear the situation.
38'
Chance goes begging!
After an attack down the right, Gindorf gets on the ball and tries to force it over the line from five metres out. First Rorig blocks it and on the second attempt Lotka snaps it up.
36'
Next chance
Gindorf crosses to the far post towards Källmann. As Erlein misjudges the ball, the Hannover striker is relatively free to head it, but his effort is too wayward.
34'
From distance
Källmann notices that Lotka is standing too far to the right in goal and shoots from distance towards the left. The goalkeeper is alert though, gets across quickly and claims it.
34'
More dominance
At the start, both teams were still on a level playing field. By now, however, Hannover have seized control of the game and are keeping possession.
Hannover equalise!
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Goal probability
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.
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.
27'
Oudenne again
The equaliser is now only a matter of time. Hannover come forward down the right this time. In the end, however, Oudenne's shot is a little too weak.
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Fingertip save!
23'
Drinks break
It is hot in Cottbus. The players are allowed to cool down briefly.
22'
There was more in it
Hannover play a free kick from the half-space back into the centre at the far post. There, Hugonet heads over from close range.
20'
Cigerci against Hannover once again
Last season, Cottbus, as a third division side, beat Hannover 1-0 in the DFB Cup thanks to a Cigerci goal
18'
Hannover continue
The 96ers seem to have been woken up by the goal conceded and are playing with more intensity. Gindorf is denied again by Lotka.
15'
Centimetres away from the equaliser
Hannover refuse to give up and go direct. Oudenne drives forward and shoots. Lotka manages to deflect the ball just enough for Zayda to clear it off the line.
Cottbus lead!
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Goal probability
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.
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.
12'
First test
Copado tests Loretz from distance - no problem for the keeper.
Cottbus are back
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10'
Redeemed himself
That really should have been the lead. Lotka plays the ball to Gindorf's feet. The Hannover player tries to slot the ball past the goalkeeper, but Lotka makes up for his mistake and gets a hand to it.
8'
First shot on goal
Tomiak wins the ball on the edge of the opposition penalty area. He plays it to Bundu, who cuts inside and has a shot, but it's only wide by a few centimetres.
8'
(Not yet) dominant
The well-known possession play of Hannover has not been on display so far. Cottbus, too, have had their fair share of spells in possession.
4'
Relaxed start
Both sides seem to want to ease themselves into the game first. They are not taking any great risks just yet.
1'
First hello
Bittencourt welcomes the Hannover side with an energetic but clean sliding tackle.
1'
Kick-off
Hannover get the game under way!
Kick-off!
Delay
Due to technical problems with the referee's radio equipment, the start will be slightly delayed. Currently, the kick-off is expected to be pushed back by ten minutes.
Bittencourt's Cottbus comeback
In April 2012, Leonardo Bittencourt last turned out for Energie, when he was just 18 years old. 5,224 days later, he is stepping onto the pitch for Cottbus for the first time again.
Professional debut for Zaydan
The 19-year-old left back is the big winner of the pre-season at Cottbus having taken advantage of captain Borgmann's injury absence, making a lasting impression at left back. Today Zaydan starts, having not yet played a single competitive match for the first team!
Cottbus team news
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Hannover team news
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Starting line-up: FC Energie Cottbus
Formation:4-2-3-1
Starting line-up: Hannover 96
Formation:3-3-3-1
Christian Titz on facing Cottbus
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Claus-Dieter Wollitz on facing Hannover
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Energie hold the edge
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Cottbus 1-0 Hannover - previous meeting
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