Highlights
F. Heft
Full-time: Fortuna 1-0 Hannover
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Full-time
90'
+ 4
Substitution
90'
+ 4
Substitution
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time is underway
There are four minutes added on. Will there be a last-gasp winner?
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'
Substitution
86'
Tresoldi with a header
After a cross from the left side, Tresoldi rises high at the penalty spot and heads the ball goalwards. Kastenmeier dives and saves the attempt aimed at the bottom right corner.
83'
Almost 2-0
Niemiec drives down the right flank into the penalty area and finds himself free in front of Zieler. However, as the goalkeeper spreads himself, Niemiec can't beat him. Corner for Düsseldorf.
82'
Knight cautioned
The Englishman swipes his hand across Niemiec's face during a challenge - Yellow card!
80'
Final phase underway
Can Hannover make a comeback, or will Fortuna seal the deal? There are about ten minutes left to play.
78'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
76'
Lack of creativity in attack
Hannover are currently trying to pin Düsseldorf in their own half. However, there is currently a lack of creativity and drive towards the goal.
73'
Lead is deserved
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
1
1.79
0.53
0
Goals
71'
The ball is moving well
Fortuna are continuing to work their way into dangerous areas. This time, Schmidt lays it off to Jóhannesson at the edge of the penalty area, but his shot is blocked.
69'
Substitution
69'
Substitution
Schmidt takes off
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67'
Ngankam too eager
The Hannover striker tries to push the ball past Hoffmann and clatters into him recklessly. Yellow card!
65'
Gavory hits the post!
Gavory finds some space on the left and unleashes a shot with his left foot. The ball clatters off the right post. Brilliant strike.
63'
Leitl responds with double swap
To get something out of this match, Hannover 96 need new impetus. Tresoldi and Gindorf are now brought on to invigorate the attack.
62'
Substitution
62'
Substitution
59'
Schmidt delivers for Fortuna!
It's in now! Hannover fail to clear the ball after a shot from Kownacki, giving Schmidt the chance from the rebound. He slots the ball into the left corner from 10 metres out. A deserved lead for Düsseldorf.
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.
57'
Knight with a header
A free kick from the half-space lands at the left corner of the six-yard box, where Knight rises high and heads. His attempt is too tame for Kastenmeier.
55'
First yellow card for Fortuna!
Zimmermann brings Nielsen down in midfield. That's a booking!
53'
High tempo game
Both of these teams are considered part of the extended circle of promotion contenders. Düsseldorf and Hannover are repeatedly showing flashes of why that is justified. The only thing missing so far are goals...
50'
First blocked, then over
Zimmermann gets involved up front and has two chances to shoot from the left side of the penalty area, but he can't get the ball on target!
47'
Neumann sees yellow
Neumann is booked after he holds back Jóhannesson in a challenge. That's it's the third yellow card for Hannover.
46'
We're back underway!
Both teams return to the pitch unchanged and Düsseldorf kick off.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 2
Half-time: Fortuna 0-0 Hannover
The opening phase belonged to Hannover, but after that, it was almost all Düsseldorf. A Fortuna lead might be deserved by this point, but Hannover are defending passionately. The highlight was certainly Christiansen's brilliant tackle which prevented a certain goal.
Half-time
43'
Latest booking
Nielsen receives the second yellow card of the match for a foul just outside the penalty area.
42'
Fortuna increase the tempo
The home side have now taken control of the match and are pinning Hannover back in their own half.
38'
Crossbar!
The next delivery is just as dangerous. A cross comes in from the right, which Kownacki meets with his foot at the near post. The ball goes just over, grazing the crossbar!
37'
Klaus!
A Fortuna counter-attack and Klaus has a great chance after a rebound. From the edge of the box, he fires a powerful shot on goal, forcing Zieler into a brilliant save!
33'
Christiansen complains
Christiansen protests vociferously and receives the game's first yellow card.
32'
Just wide
Ngankam has a shooting opportunity centrally in front of the goal from 17 metres out, but his low shot narrowly misses the right post.
30'
Klaus with the volley
After a long cross from the left wing, Klaus attempts a volley at the far post, but slightly miscues it. The ball goes about two metres wide of the 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.
The game's high point so far
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25'
Schmidt from distance
After some good combinations around the Hannover penalty area, Schmidt takes a shot from the right, outside the box, but it's blocked by Knight.
21'
Lee with a turn and shot
The Korean has some space at the edge of the Düsseldorf penalty area and attempts a shot on the turn - over the bar!
19'
Striving for control
Hannover are now trying to regain some confidence by passing the ball about. In attack, however, the visitors are still rather hesitant.
Competitive start
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14'
Fortuna should be ahead
Rossmann's square ball to Schmidt in front of goal is cut out by Christiansen following an absolute monster tackle! He celebrates as if he'd scored a goal! That should have been the 1-0 for Düsseldorf!
10'
Chance goes begging
Klaus drives the ball forward on a counter-attack and attempts to play a square ball to Schmidt, who had made a supporting run into the penalty area. However, the pass is sloppy, allowing Hannover to clear the danger.
6'
Active visitors
The first few minutes belong to Hannover 96. The visitors have significantly more possession and are controlling proceedings.
3'
Ngankam blocked
The striker dribbles down the left flank into the penalty area and attempts a low shot, but is blocked by Hoffmann!
1'
Kick-off!
Hannover kick off and are playing in white shirts. The hosts are in red.
Kick-off!
H96's defensive changes
Last week, Halstenberg started in central defence and Dehm on the left side of the back line. Today, Leitl sends Knight and Ezeh onto the pitch from the start.
Three changes for Fortuna
Tanaka left Fortuna for Leeds today, which affects coach Thioune's match plans. Sobottka and Niemec rotate out of the first eleven, with Gavory, Rossmann and Schmidt coming in.
Fortuna starting XI
Kastenmeier - Zimmermann, Hoffmann, Oberdorf, Gavory - Klaus, Rossmann, Schmidt, Jóhannesson, Iyoha - Kownacki
Hannover starting XI
Zieler - Muroya, Neumann, Knight, Ezeh - Lee, Christiansen, Leopold, Nielsen, Rochelt - Ngankam
2:00
Last time out
Hello and welcome!
Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 4 fixture between Fortuna Düsseldorf and Hannover 96.