Match Report
| F.C. Hansa Rostock | F.C. Hansa Rostock |  |  | Karlsruher SC | Karlsruher SC | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Frits Bobson | F. Bobson |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Philipp Röhlig | P. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Rainer Backes | R. Backes | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 75 |  | Dominic Liddell | D. Liddell | ||||||||
| Syd Wise | S. Wise |  | 68 | D | | | 3 | | D | 74 | | Sebastian Beck | S. Beck | ||||||||
| Paul Weigel | P. Weigel | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Arno Witte | A. Witte | |||||||||
| Malte Francke | M. Francke | | 55 | D | | 5 | | M | 69 | | Thomas Rösler | T. Rösler | |||||||||
| Stefan Wieczorek | S. Wieczorek | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Stefan Busse | S. Busse | |||||||||
| Rafik Bruno | R. Bruno |  | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Lennart Littbarski | L. Littbarski | |||||||||
| Simon Höfer | S. Höfer | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Eric Walter | E. Walter | |||||||||
| Lars Widmann | L. Widmann | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Steve Butt | S. Butt | |||||||||
| Florian Jentsch | F. Jentsch | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Hauke Höfer | H. Höfer | |||||||||
| Matthias Wendel | M. Wendel | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 |  | Raffaele Grabbi | R. Grabbi | |||||||||
| Moritz Höfer | M. Höfer | | 62 | M | | 12 | | G | 63 | | Guillermo Hill | G. Hill | |||||||||
| Jaouad Piquionne | J. Piquionne | | 61 | M | | 13 | | G | 59 |  | Sergio Semedo | S. Semedo | |||||||||
| Jan Sparwasser | J. Sparwasser | | 58 | G | | 14 | | D | 56 | | Kai Emmerlich | K. Emmerlich | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 9,758 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Babbel.
0.00
0-0F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off!
2.44
0-0Lennart Littbarski takes it forward alone. Lennart Littbarski edges inside the box! Malte Francke comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Littbarski. Lennart Littbarski appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
9.02
0-0Stefan Busse flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Höfer controls it well on his chest. Hauke Höfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Weigel.
10.55
0-0Paul Weigel flicks a high pass forward. Rafik Bruno controls it well on his chest. Rafik Bruno sees a break and surges forward. Rafik Bruno runs straight at the defence! Rafik Bruno looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.10
Rafik Bruno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.45
0-0Simon Höfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Jentsch. Florian Jentsch threads the ball through into the box. Dominic Liddell hacks Matthias Wendel from behind! Penalty not given!!
15.44
Rafik Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Florian Jentsch controls it well on his chest. Florian Jentsch knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Wendel. Matthias Wendel makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.30
0-0Rafik Bruno barges into Stefan Busse. Rafik Bruno is warned by the referee! Stefan Busse gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.03
Stefan Wieczorek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Jentsch. Florian Jentsch tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.26
0-0Lennart Littbarski threads the ball through to Hauke Höfer. Hauke Höfer shoots from distance. Frits Bobson gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
26.56
With great vision, Stefan Wieczorek plays the ball forward to Florian Jentsch. Florian Jentsch shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
30.56
0-0F.C. Hansa Rostock are in full control of this game.
32.05
Rafik Bruno flicks a high pass forward to Florian Jentsch who brings the ball neatly under control. Florian Jentsch knocks the ball forward, putting Matthias Wendel through on goal. Matthias Wendel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Philipp Röhlig manages to keep it out.
36.48
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.27
Arno Witte takes a quick throw-in, which Sebastian Beck takes on the chest. Sebastian Beck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Littbarski. Lennart Littbarski makes an attacking run forward. Lennart Littbarski plays a one-two with Hauke Höfer and advances towards the goal... Lennart Littbarski cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Frits Bobson.
39.49
Eric Walter takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Florian Jentsch reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
0-1Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Busse easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Busse flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Höfer. Hauke Höfer knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Butt. Steve Butt beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Hansa Rostock appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Karlsruher SC kick off!
49.33
Stefan Wieczorek makes a probing pass to Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Philipp Röhlig.
53.05
0-1Rafik Bruno receives the ball from a throw-in from Simon Höfer. Rafik Bruno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Jentsch. Florian Jentsch puts a great ball through but Matthias Wendel is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
57.22
Rainer Backes kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Wieczorek. Stefan Wieczorek laces a through ball forward to Matthias Wendel. Matthias Wendel finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
59.23
Stefan Wieczorek runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stefan Wieczorek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Widmann but the linesman indicates offside!
65.58
0-1Paul Weigel hacks Steve Butt from behind! The referee calls over Paul Weigel and warns him to calm down! Steve Butt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.07
Arno Witte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Rösler. With a delightful solo run, Thomas Rösler stretches the opposition's defence. Thomas Rösler shoots from long range but it is miles over!
69.19
Stefan Busse kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Höfer. Hauke Höfer edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Hauke Höfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from Frits Bobson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
71.54
Thomas Rösler knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Höfer. Hauke Höfer whips in a cross ball towards Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.46
Stefan Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Wendel controls it well on his chest. Matthias Wendel makes a defence splitting pass to Florian Jentsch. Some good footwork from Florian Jentsch provides some space. He shoots at goal. Philipp Röhlig gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
79.36
Eric Walter plays the ball forward to Hauke Höfer. Hauke Höfer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Raffaele Grabbi through on goal. Raffaele Grabbi tries a spectacular strike but Frits Bobson reads it well. Superb keeping!
81.37
0-1Lennart Littbarski catches Rafik Bruno on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafik Bruno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.48
Arno Witte flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Littbarski who brings the ball under control. Lennart Littbarski sees Raffaele Grabbi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raffaele Grabbi shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
85.59
Stefan Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward. Florian Jentsch controls it well on his chest. Florian Jentsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Wendel. Matthias Wendel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Philipp Röhlig.
87.12
0-1It's a corner kick. Rafik Bruno loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Florian Jentsch provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.45
Stefan Wieczorek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann passes the ball forward but Matthias Wendel is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
21.4%
48.8%
29.8%
Scorers
| Steve Butt 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hauke Höfer of Karlsruher SC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frits Bobson (GK) | 8 | |
| 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) | 8 | |
| 8. | Simon Höfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lars Widmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Florian Jentsch (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Matthias Wendel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Moritz Höfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jaouad Piquionne (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Sparwasser (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Philipp Röhlig (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Dominic Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Beck (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Arno Witte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stefan Busse (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lennart Littbarski (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Eric Walter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steve Butt (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Hauke Höfer (ATT) | 9 | |
| 11. | Raffaele Grabbi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guillermo Hill (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sergio Semedo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kai Emmerlich (DEF) | 0 | |