Highlights
90'
+ 5
DARMSTADT PULL CLEAR!
Just the one goal in it at the end but Darmstadt were good value for the win over 10-man Hannover. They should have put the game to bed far sooner and had a number of good chances to do so, but they won’t care now as they go five points clear of Hamburg at the top of the table.
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Substitution
90'
+ 1
STOPPAGE TIME
We're into the first of four added minutes now.
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.
87'
HANNOVER PUSHING
The guests are throwing caution to the wind now as they bid to salvage a result, with Zimmermann called on to head clear at the back post after a promising attack.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
82'
SHOOTING PRACTICE NEEED
Goal attempts
15off target
5on target
6off target
2on target
77'
TIETZ SURELY?!?!?!
Darmstadt's high press forces Hannover into a defensive mistake and the ball is gifted to Tietz inside the visiting penalty area. He's unmarked and only has ZIeler to beat, but somehow drags his shot wide of the near post!
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
74'
ZIELER BEATEN AT LAST
After over six hours without conceding a goal (370 minutes) Zieler has let in a goal again, they 17th Hannover have shipped so far this season.
THIRD OF THE SEASON
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66'
WEYDANDT DRAWS A SAVE!
A lovely, flowing move from Hannover - their best of the game - as some one-touch passing down the left allows them to get forward at pace. The ball comes to Weydandt inside the box, but his drive towards the near post is well blocked by Schuhen.
64'
WHAT A DIFFERENCE
WHAT A DIFFERENCE
61'
65.3 %
63'
91.2 %
63'
WHAT A GOAL!!!!!
An unbelievable hit from Mehlem to deservedly put Darmstadt in front. A corner from the left is cleared but not well enough, bobbling kindly for Mehlem about 10 yards outside the box. He smashes a first-time strike past a crowd of players and into the net, past Zieler's despairing dive. Amazing hit.
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.
58'
HOLLAND DRILLS OVER
The Darmstadt captain takes a direct free-kick, about 25 yards out in a central position. He strikes the ball cleanly but it's always arrowing its way over the bar.
55'
HOW LONG CAN HANNOVER HOLD ON?
The visitors are struggling to keep hold of the ball at present, losing it to Darmstadt's press almost as soon as they win it back. They're chasing the game and legs will surely tire the longer it goes on like this.
52'
GOAL OVERDUE
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
1.6
0.2
0
Goals
48'
VILHELMSSON WANTS IT
The Swedish attacker finds space down the right and sets a course for goal, shrugging off a defender's challenge as he strides into the box before smashing a shot just over the frame of the goal.
46'
UNDER WAY AGAIN
The 10 men of Hannover get the ball rolling in the second half. Darmstadt made one change at the break, bringing on Karic for Kempe.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 3
ALL TO PLAY FOR
It's goalless at the break but momentum is very much on Darmstadt's side following Neumann's sending off. However, Zieler's penalty save has kept the visitors in it, but how long can they hold on after the break? We'll find out soon enough!
Half-time
ZIELER, THE PENALTY KILLER
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38'
WHAT NOW FOR HANNOVER?
Do they stick and hunker down hoping for a point? Or do they twist and try to nick a goal on the counter?
33'
ODDS ON FOR VICTORY
ODDS ON FOR VICTORY
1'
59.1 %
Now
78.3 %
31'
PENALTY SAVED!
Zieler dives low to his right and paws away Kempe's spot-kick, with Vilhelmsson putting the rebound wide! Ten-man Hannover breathe a sigh of relief!
30'
PENALTY TO DARMSTADT!
Hannover defender Neumann is sent off for blocking Müller's goal-bound shot with his hand.
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.
29'
POSSIBLY PENALTY
The referee is checking his pitch-side monitor for a potential penalty after Müller's shot was cleared off the line...
25'
GOAL DISALLOWED!
Tietz whips in a stunning left-footed shot from the edge of the box that flies straight into the top corner. It's a brilliant hit but it won't count as VAR intervenes to highlight offside in the build-up.
23'
DARMSTADT RESPONSE
The Bundesliga 2 leaders are unfazed by that sudden breach of their rearguard and are continuing to attack aggressively. They carve out their next opening via the right wing, with Bader whipping a cross into the middle to Manu, whose volley whizzes over.
19'
NIELSEN MUST SCORE!
Nielsen dips a shoulder inside the Darmstadt box to skip past a defender and is suddenly one-on-one with the goalkeeper, around 10 yards out. He looks certain to smash it in, but Schuhen makes himself big and produces a brilliant save to keep it out!
HOSTS ON TOP
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11'
SIDE NETTING!
Lovely movement from Vilhelmsson to evade the clutches of Arrey-Mbi at a corner, darting to the near post to get his head on the ball. He connects well but can only direct it into the side netting.
9'
NOTHING IN IT
5'
TIETZ CHALLENGING
The hosts float a high ball into the box and Tietz leaps for it, challenging Zieler high in the air, but the Hannover keeper grabs it securely.
3'
FIRST EFFORT OF THE GAME
Kempe strides forward from midfield and lines up a shot from 25 yards out. He catches it well but it's always rising and whistles just over the bar.
1'
HERE WE GO!
Matchday 15 is under way!
Kick-off!
TEAM NEWS - DARMSTADT
Darmstadt forward Oscar Vilhelmsson makes his starting debut today, following seven substitute appearances, replacing Frank Ronstadt in the side as the only change from last week's draw at St. Pauli.
2:02
WATCH: HANNOVER 1-0 KARLSRUHE
TEAM NEWS - HANNOVER
Today's visitors begin the game with an unchanged line-up following last week's 1-0 win over Karlsruhe, a result that extended their unbeaten streak to three games.
DARMSTADT STARTING XI
Schuhen - Pfeiffer, Müller, Zimmermann - Bader, Mehlem, Kempe, Holland (c) - Manu - Vilhelmsson, Tietz
DARMSTADT SUBS
Brunst, Isherwood, Ronstadt, Karic, Riedel, Ben Balla, Bennets, Leipold
HANNOVER STARTING XI
Zieler (c) - Neumann, Arrey-Mbi, Börner - Muroya, Besuschkow, Kunze, Köhn - Beier - Nielsen, Weydandt
HANNOVER SUBS
Weinkauf, Dehm, Krajnc, Leopold, Ernst, Schaub, Foti, Tresoldi, Teuchert
HELLO AND WELCOME!
Thanks a lot for joining us as Bundesliga 2 table toppers Darmstadt kick-off Matchday 15 against fellow promotion hopefuls Hannover! Stay tuned for team news and build-up!