Highlights
D. Exner
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Full-time
90'
+ 7
Full-time: Karslruhe 1-0 Hannover
Karlsruhe win deservedly on balance against a committed, and at times superior, Hannover. The opening phase belonged exclusively to the visitors; Karlsruhe only woke up late and then had more possession. The opening goal came during a strong phase, after which the visitors took control again. Apart from a big chance in the final seconds, the Lower Saxony side couldn't create enough clear-cut opportunities.
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+ 6
He must score that!
After a long ball into the final third, Gindorf suddenly breaks free and can finish from ten metres out, but puts the ball wide of the left post. That was a huge chance for the equaliser!
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+ 6
A bit too high
Oudenne dribbles again down the left side into the penalty area, but his high cross is then too high for a header attempt from Tresoldi.
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+ 4
Continued great efforts
Hannover have been applying constant pressure for a good ten minutes, but they're hardly managing to create any truly dangerous chances. Karlsruhe are defending cleverly and are now taking time off the clock at every opportunity.
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+ 3
Substitution
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Substitution
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+ 2
Oudenne takes too long
He's already in the penalty area, but goes into a dribble again instead of looking for a quick shot. In the end, enough Karlsruhe players are in front of the ball and manage to block it.
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+ 1
Stoppage time is underway
There will be six minutes added on. Plenty of time for a second goal!
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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.
88'
Matondo blocked
The substitute dribbles from the left side into the middle and then shoots from the edge of the penalty area, but the shot is blocked behind for a corner.
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Substitution
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Substitution
85'
The decisive moment? Not to be!
Kaufmann drives the ball forward on a counter-attack down the right flank and breaks into the penalty area alone. From six yards out, he strikes it with power, but the ball fizzes over the crossbar! That could have put the game to bed...
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Substitution
84'
Intense final phase
Bormuth and Conté are shown the yellow card in quick succession for tactical fouls.
82'
Over!
The substitute Oudenne dribbles from in off the left flank into the penalty area and has a go, but blasts the ball several yards over the crossbar.
79'
Hannover pressing
The visitors have now sensed an opportunity and are besieging the Karlsruher goal. Apart from a shot on the turn from substitute Nielsen, there haven't been any further chances yet.
76'
Curious scene
After a corner from the left side, Tresoldi heads the ball into the net, but referee Exner had already blown the whistle for an offensive foul by Neumann. Play continues with a free kick!
75'
Substitution
73'
Deserved leaders
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
1.73
0.44
0
Goals
70'
Can Hannover still come back?
There are still a good 20 minutes left on the clock. The visitors have enough time to get back into the match. Currently, however, Karlsruhe are playing strongly and managing their lead well.
Every reason to celebrate!
© Alex Grimm
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Substitution
66'
Double substitution for 96ers
Gindorf and Nielsen strengthen the offensive of the Lower Saxons. Meanwhile, Kunze has got back on his feet and can continue playing.
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Kunze receiving treatment
After the tackle from Beifus, Kunze has remained down and has been receiving treatment on the pitch for several minutes.
62'
Crunching tackle
Beifus catches Kunze at the edge of the penalty area with a fierce tackle and gets only the man. Yellow card!
59'
How will Hannover react?
The visitors seem at a loss. They could have scored long ago through one of their numerous chances, but now they're chasing a deficit.
55'
The goal stands
Kobald was not offside when the ball was played, so the goal counts.
55'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
54'
Kobald pounces for the lead!
Wanitzek blasts a free kick from about 25 yards at full power against the crossbar. Kobald reacts quickest in the penalty area and slots the rebound in from close range to give Karslruhe the lead!
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.
53'
Karlsruhe applying pressure
The home side are establishing themselves in Hannover's half during these minutes and are pushing the Lower Saxony team onto the defensive.
51'
Danger up the other end
Beifus gets forward during a counter-attack and unintentionally but perfectly lays the ball into the path of Ben Farhat, who tries a finish from a tight angle to the left of the goal. Zieler is on the spot to make the save.
48'
Ngankam offside
After a through ball from Tresoldi, his strike partner finds himself clear in front of the Karlsruhe goal, but his shot from close range is saved by Weiss. The flag goes up afterwards, so any potential goal wouldn't have counted anyway.
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We're back underway!
Both teams are back on the pitch without any substitutions and Karlsruhe kick off.
Kick-off!
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Half-time: Karlsruhe 0-0 Hannover
There have been chances on both sides, but we're still waiting for the first goal. The opening phase belonged to Hannover, but as the first half progressed, Karlsruhe got more into the game, created some attempts towards the end. It's still anyone's game.
Half-time
43'
Double chance for Karlsruhe
First, Burnić serves right-back Jung on the right side of the penalty area. Jung's shot is blocked and falls back to Burnić's feet. He can't control his finish and blasts the ball wide of the left post.
39'
Karslruhe growing
After a passive opening phase, the home side are now more actively involved in the attack and have more possession.
35'
Almost 1-0 out of nowhere!
Conté is taken by surprise when the ball falls at his feet 12 yards from goal. His finish is not bad at all, but Zieler claws the ball out of the left corner with a brilliant reflex save!
33'
Ngankam sloppy
Dehm chases down a ball on the right wing and volleys it into the penalty area. Ngankam is perfectly positioned at the six-yard box and should be able to tap it in, but he doesn't connect with the ball properly!
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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.
27'
Two corners - no danger
For the first time in the match, Karlsruhe are establishing themselves in the attacking third and earn two corners, which yield little. During Hannover 96's next attack, Kobald hold's Tresoldi by the shirt and receives a yellow card.
25'
Ngankam!
After a counter-attack down the left flank, the striker dribbles into the penalty area and fires a powerful shot towards the far corner, but narrowly misses the goal! The 96ers are getting closer!
Intense Duels
© IMAGO/osnapix / Michael Titgemeyer
21'
Close again!
After a Leopold free-kick from the right, Tresoldi gets to the ball at the far post and heads it across, but Weiß anticipates it and catches the ball!
18'
Almost the opener!
Tresoldi chases down a ball on the left side of the penalty area and lays it back from the byline. Dehm has a clear sight of goal and tries to slot the ball into the right corner, but his attempt fizzes just past the post!
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Opening phase belongs to Hannover
Possession (%)
3367
12'
Rochelt from distance
After a long ball in behind, Rochelt turns towards the left wing, spins, and delivers a sharp cross in front of the goal. He doesn't find a teammate and Weiß is able to collect the ball.
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First shot
After a Dehm cross from the right side, the ball lands in the space behind for Leopold, who immediately shoots. His attempt flies well over the bar.
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Striving for control
The 96ers are trying to seize control of the match in this phase and are enjoying more possession.
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Fiery start
Conté presses aggressively and catches Hannover's Kunze with his elbow in the face earning a free-kick for the visitors. There's fire in this match from the very beginning.
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Kick-off!
The visitors from Hannover get the ball rolling, playing in white. Hosts Karlsruhe are wearing their usual blue.
Kick-off!
First start for Ben Farhat
Karlsruhe's Fabian Schleusener is injured and Mikkel Kaufmann starts on the bench today. 21-year-old Bambasa Conté began last week in Berlin, while 18-year-old Louey Ben Farhat comes in to make his first Bundesliga 2 start after eight previous substitute appearances (seven this season).
Jensen and Burnić back
Jensen and Burnić, who were rotated to the bench last time, are back in the starting eleven, replacing Heußer and Rapp.
Four changes for Hannover too
Former Karlsruhe player Jannik Dehm comes in along with Jessic Ngankam, Nicolo Tresoldi and Boris Tomiak. The quartet replace Momuluh, Voglsammer, Nielsen and Muroya in the team.
Four changes apiece
Both managers are making significant changes to their starting XI with four alterations each. For Karlsruhe, two of these changes are enforced, as Nicolai Rapp (stomach bug) and Marcel Franke (fifth yellow card) are unavailable.
Karlsruhe starting XI
Weiß - Kobald, Bormuth, Beifus - Jung, Burnić, Jensen, Wanitzek, Herold - Ben Farhat, Conté
Hannover starting XI
Zieler - Dehm, Knight, Neumann, Ezeh - Tomiak, Kunze - Leopold, Rochelt, Ngankam - Tresoldi
Christian Eichner on facing Hannover
"Hannover are a team that made a managerial change during the winter break to make a push for the top spots in the second half of the season. They defend very well and it's difficult to score goals against them. I expect an opponent who will play to win. At the same time, I also expect Karlsruhe to ignite the crowd tomorrow evening."
André Breitenreiter on facing Karlsruhe
"Karlsruhe possess great footballing quality. It's a challenging match for us."
Goals on the cards?
None of the 23 second-tier matches between Karlsruhe and Hannover have ended 0-0.
Record victory
On 24 November 1986, Hannover won 8-0 at home against KSC (three goals each from Bastian Hellberg and Gregor Grillemeier) – this remains Hannover's record victory in the Bundesliga 2 and Karlsruhe's heaviest defeat in the second tier. At the end of that season, both clubs were promoted together.
Will the strikers score again?
Karlsruhe last won against Hannover in May 2023, with Mikkel Kaufmann and Fabian Schleusener scoring in the first twelve minutes of the 2-1 home victory.
Hannover have the advantage over KSC
Hannover have collected seven points from their last three matches against KSC. In the reverse fixture, the Lower Saxony side fell behind due to a goal from former 96er Marcel Franke (currently suspended due to yellow cards), but won 2-1 late on through a penalty converted by Marcel Halstenberg (89th minute).
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