Thomas Doll has decided to substitute Linton Maina (Hannover) and he is replaced by Uffe Bech.
86'
Raffael (B. Monchengladbach) misses a rebound from the penalty spot. The ball flies just a few inches over the bar.
86'
Alassane Plea (B. Monchengladbach) zig-zags his way into the box and drills a low shot towards the left post, but the goalkeeper pulls off a superb stop.
86'
Sebastian Soto (Hannover) latches on to a precise defence-splitting pass and fires a nice strike from a promising distance towards the middle of the goal. Yann Sommer has a clear sight of it and makes a comfortable save.
82'
A cross into the box from Linton Maina (Hannover) is cleared.
80'
Сhange
Thomas Doll decides to make a substitution. Genki Haraguchi will be replaced by Sebastian Soto (Hannover).
80'
Сhange
Today's match ends for Denis Zakaria (B. Monchengladbach) who will be replaced by Mickael Cuisance.
74'
Сhange
Substitution. Florian Neuhaus is replaced by Jonas Hofmann (B. Monchengladbach).
71'
Corner Kick
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.
71'
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. The linesman makes the right call and B. Monchengladbach will have a corner.
70'
Hendrik Weydandt (Hannover) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads inside the left post, but Yann Sommer shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
67'
Florent Muslija (Hannover) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.
64'
Hannover try to maintain the tempo of the game by taking a quick free kick.
64'
Сhange
The substitution has been made. Florent Muslija (Hannover) has replaced Pirmin Schwegler.
64'
Felix Brych interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Tobias Strobl (B. Monchengladbach). There is a free kick near the sideline to Hannover.
61'
Corner Kick
B. Monchengladbach work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
58'
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.
55'
Corner Kick
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
52'
Gooool!
What a finish that is! Raffael (B. Monchengladbach) gets behind the defence with a burst of pace and from the edge of the box he keeps his cool to lift the ball over Michael Esser. He makes it 0:1.
50'
Hendrik Weydandt (Hannover) creates himself some space inside the goalmouth and connects with the resulting free kick. His header would have probably ended up low in the middle of the goal, but Yann Sommer pulls off a superb reflex save to thwart him.
47'
Corner Kick
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.
47'
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player. B. Monchengladbach force their opponents to concede a corner.
45'
Whistle
The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
45+3'
Whistle
The end of the first half.
45+3'
Corner Kick
B. Monchengladbach didn't take advantage of the corner and score as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
45+3'
Denis Zakaria (B. Monchengladbach) gets on the end of a pass and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's blocked by one of the defending players. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for B. Monchengladbach.
45+2'
Corner Kick
The resulting corner from Patrick Herrmann (B. Monchengladbach) only finds one of the defenders, who heads it out of danger.
45+2'
Alassane Plea (B. Monchengladbach) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. The referee blows his whistle, B. Monchengladbach are awarded a corner kick.
45+0'
Pirmin Schwegler (Hannover) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
45'
Info
The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.
44'
Patrick Herrmann (B. Monchengladbach) commits a foul after making a slide tackle on his opponent. Hannover are awarded the free kick.
43'
Corner Kick
B. Monchengladbach take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
42'
Alassane Plea (B. Monchengladbach) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked. B. Monchengladbach earn a corner.
38'
Corner Kick
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.
38'
Corner Kick
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away. B. Monchengladbach win a corner.
37'
Denis Zakaria (B. Monchengladbach) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender. The ball goes out for a corner. B. Monchengladbach can continue in their attacking effort.
36'
Corner Kick
Hannover have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
35'
It will be a corner kick for Hannover. Linton Maina (Hannover) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
31'
Felix Brych blows his whistle after Julian Korb (Hannover) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball. A free kick has been awarded to B. Monchengladbach.
27'
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) nutmegs the defender on the edge of the box and lashes in a shot at goal that flies high over the bar.
25'
Michael Esser pulls off a great save to deny Denis Zakaria (B. Monchengladbach), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick shot to the left side of the goal.
24'
Raffael (B. Monchengladbach) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
23'
Corner Kick
B. Monchengladbach didn't take advantage of the corner and score as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
23'
Alassane Plea (B. Monchengladbach) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety. B. Monchengladbach force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
23'
Corner Kick
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates as he overhits the effort.
22'
Florian Neuhaus (B. Monchengladbach) latches on to a through ball inside the box, but one of the defenders steps in with a timely interception. It could have been a great chance otherwise. Now B. Monchengladbach have a corner.
21'
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) bursts inside the box, beats two defenders and produces a strike from the penalty spot. The shot has power, but lacks precision and the goalkeeper stops it easily. The scoreline remains the same.
20'
Corner Kick
The resulting set piece from Hannover is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
19'
Nicolai Muller (Hannover) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads inside the right post, but Yann Sommer shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him. Hannover get a corner.
19'
Thorgan Hazard (B. Monchengladbach) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a low drive towards the middle of the net, but Michael Esser is alert and denies him.
17'
Corner Kick
The corner from Pirmin Schwegler (Hannover) is intercepted by the defence.
16'
Linton Maina (Hannover) misses a good chance to score. An inch-perfect cross into the box finds Linton Maina (Hannover) who rises for a header, but sends the ball well over the bar. The ball goes out of play. Hannover are awarded a corner kick.
14'
Florian Neuhaus (B. Monchengladbach) goes on a weaving run through the defence and gets within shooting range but his effort is blocked.
13'
The ball is cleared after Linton Maina (Hannover) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
11'
Raffael (B. Monchengladbach) is unable to control an accurate defence-splitting pass properly and one of the defending players reacts well to rob him of the ball.
8'
Corner Kick
Patrick Herrmann (B. Monchengladbach) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
8'
Patrick Herrmann (B. Monchengladbach) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted. B. Monchengladbach have been awarded a corner kick.
7'
The free kick is taken short by B. Monchengladbach.
7'
Felix Brych blows the whistle, Waldemar Anton (Hannover) is penalised for a foul. B. Monchengladbach have been awarded a free kick.
4'
Сhange
Problems for Dieter Hecking as Lars Stindl is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and Raffael (B. Monchengladbach) replaces him.
4'
Matthias Ostrzolek (Hannover) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
2'
The game is interrupted now, Lars Stindl (B. Monchengladbach) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
1'
Matthias Ostrzolek (Hannover) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
Whistle
The match has just started.
Today's referee will be Felix Brych.
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