Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 9,262 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Babbel.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus kick off and get the first half underway!
4.49
0-0Rafik Bruno sees Lars Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Widmann plays a quick one-two with Matthias Wendel and rushes in on goal... Lars Widmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.38
Jakob Palumbo flicks a high ball forward to Matthias Bräutigam who takes it down. Matthias Bräutigam shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
15.55
0-0Simon Höfer flicks a high ball forward to Florian Jentsch who takes it down. Florian Jentsch plays a one-two with Matthias Wendel and rushes in on goal... Florian Jentsch comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
16.35
Linus Meidt kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Greig. Craig Greig shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.09
Rafik Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Lars Widmann collects the pass. Lars Widmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.44
0-0Paul Weigel hacks Matthias Bräutigam from behind! The referee brings Paul Weigel to one side and gives him a warning! Matthias Bräutigam runs off the knock.
24.56
Paul Weigel threads a neat ball through to Simon Höfer. Simon Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Wendel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Wendel whips in a cross ball towards Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
33.35
0-0Malte Francke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Höfer. Simon Höfer makes a simple pass to Matthias Wendel. Matthias Wendel makes a great pass forward. Florian Jentsch runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.56
0-0Stefan Wieczorek hits a low pass to Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann plays a quick one-two with Matthias Wendel and rushes in on goal... Marc Hässler hacks Lars Widmann from behind! Penalty for F.C. Hansa Rostock!!
34.56
0-0The referee points to the spot..
36.23
0-1Lars Widmann slowly runs up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.39
Stefan Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Wendel. Matthias Wendel makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Energie Cottbus players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with F.C. Hansa Rostock kicking off!
48.15
Jakob Palumbo makes a probing pass to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam makes a defence splitting pass to Craig Greig. Craig Greig muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
55.16
Stefan Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Florian Jentsch. Florian Jentsch finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Ruben Schultz had no chance!! Goal for F.C. Hansa Rostock!
60.31
Linus Meidt makes an attacking run forward. Linus Meidt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.04
Syd Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Höfer. Simon Höfer kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Wendel. Matthias Wendel plays a scrappy one-two with Florian Jentsch and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matthias Wendel cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ruben Schultz manages to gather it easily.
69.51
Stefan Wieczorek flicks a high ball forward to Matthias Wendel who gracefully takes it down. Matthias Wendel plays a one-two with Florian Jentsch and rushes in on goal... Matthias Wendel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
73.42
0-3Craig Greig comes in with a late challenge on Syd Wise. Craig Greig is shown the yellow card! Syd Wise grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.52
0-3Linus Meidt threads a neat ball through to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Greig. Malte Francke hacks Craig Greig from behind! Craig Greig appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
81.28
0-3Alexander Bartsch hits a low pass to Linus Meidt. Linus Meidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.26
Syd Wise flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Wieczorek controls it well on his chest. Stefan Wieczorek chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Jentsch. Florian Jentsch tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
90.00
Stefan Wieczorek threads a neat ball through to Florian Jentsch. Florian Jentsch kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Wendel but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
32.4%
45.1%
22.5%
Scorers
| Lars Widmann 36 (p) Matthias Wendel 38 Florian Jentsch 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Wendel of F.C. Hansa Rostock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruben Schultz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Bartsch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marc Hässler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jakob Palumbo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Linus Meidt (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nabil Van Vliet (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nico Poschner (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthias Bräutigam (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Greig (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Albrecht Basler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morris Godber (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Riemann (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Frits Bobson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rainer Backes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Syd Wise (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Weigel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Malte Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefan Wieczorek (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Rafik Bruno (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Höfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lars Widmann (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Florian Jentsch (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Matthias Wendel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Moritz Höfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jaouad Piquionne (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Sparwasser (GK) | 0 | |