Match report

Hannover 96 Stuns Fortuna Düsseldorf 6–1 in DFB Pokal Clash

Hannover 96
Hannover 96
6–1
FT
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Oct 26, 2016

Hannover 96 stunned Fortuna Düsseldorf 6–1 in a DFB Pokal match, putting on a spectacular display of attacking football. The match was marked by Hannover's dominance from the outset, with early goals by A. Sobiech and F. Klaus, followed by a brace from M. Harnik. Despite Fortuna's lone goal from K. Akpoguma, Hannover continued to dominate, with additional goals from F. Klaus and S. Maier. A red card for Lukas Schmitz compounded Fortuna's misery.

Key Facts

  • • Hannover 96 scored 6 goals: A. Sobiech (5'), F. Klaus (7' & 34'), M. Harnik (15' & 16'), S. Maier (53')
  • • Fortuna Düsseldorf's only goal came from K. Akpoguma at 20'
  • • Lukas Schmitz received a red card for Fortuna Düsseldorf at 76'
  • • Key assists from A. Sobiech, Fynn Arkenberg, E. Prib, and M. Harnik
  • • Substitutions included M. Sobottka for A. Bellinghausen (46'), J. Kinjo for A. Ferati (63'), and K. Karaman for M. Harnik (67')

Lineups

Hannover 96

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Radlinger (G)
  • 20 Felipe (D)
  • 4 S. Strandberg (D)
  • 5 S. Sané (D)
  • 33 F. Arkenberg (D)
  • 7 E. Prib (M)
  • 6 M. Bakalorz (M)
  • 11 F. Klaus (M)
  • 10 S. Maier (M)
  • 14 M. Harnik (F)
  • 9 A. Sobiech (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 I. Fossum
  • 26 K. Karaman
  • 29 B. Gueye
  • 3 Miiko Albornoz
  • 25 O. Sorg
  • 37 N. Sarenren-Bazee
  • 40 T. Königsmann

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Rensing (G)
  • 39 A. Madlung (D)
  • 4 J. Schauerte (D)
  • 15 L. Schmitz (D)
  • 5 K. Ayhan (D)
  • 6 K. Akpoguma (D)
  • 13 A. Bodzek (M)
  • 31 M. Sobottka (M)
  • 30 A. Ferati (M)
  • 37 I. Bebou (M)
  • 22 M. Ngombo (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Bellinghausen
  • 24 J. Kinjo
  • 8 J. Kiesewetter
  • 9 Ö. Yildirim
  • 19 L. Unnerstall
  • 28 R. Hennings
  • 32 R. Bormuth

Timeline

  1. Hannover 96
    5' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sobiech
  2. Hannover 96
    7' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Klaus · Assist: A. Sobiech
  3. Hannover 96
    15' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Harnik · Assist: Fynn Arkenberg
  4. Hannover 96
    16' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Harnik · Assist: E. Prib
  5. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    20' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Akpoguma · Assist: A. Ferati
  6. Hannover 96
    34' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Klaus · Assist: M. Harnik
  7. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    46' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Sobottka · On: A. Bellinghausen
  8. Hannover 96
    53' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Maier · Assist: F. Klaus
  9. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    63' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ferati · On: J. Kinjo
  10. Hannover 96
    67' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Harnik · On: K. Karaman
  11. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    69' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    K. Akpoguma
  12. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    76' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Red Card
    Lukas Schmitz
  13. Hannover 96
    79' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Klaus · On: B. Gueye
  14. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    80' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Bebou · On: J. Kiesewetter

Match Stats

Stat Hannover 96 Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fouls 18 9
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 18 8
Corners 5 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 12 4
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hannover's early goals in the first 15 minutes set the tone, putting Fortuna Düsseldorf on the back foot and establishing a commanding lead.
  • ▸ The red card for Lukas Schmitz at 76' significantly impacted Fortuna Düsseldorf's ability to mount a comeback, leaving them with a numerical disadvantage for the remainder of the match.