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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 17,632 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Sparwasser.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Sparwasser.
0.00
0-0F.C. Hansa Rostock start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.25
0-0David Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Szepan.
4.39
0-0Stefan Wieczorek threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.29
0-0Moritz Höfer flicks a high pass forward to Nikolas Gleisenstein who brings the ball under control. Nikolas Gleisenstein finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Simon Raff.
10.39
Ferdi Dreef knocks the ball forward to David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frits Bobson who gathers it comfortably.
14.22
0-0Rainer Backes hacks Marc Rummenigge from behind! The referee calls over Rainer Backes and shows him a yellow card! Marc Rummenigge runs off the knock.
14.22
0-0Free kick to FSV Mainz 05 just outside the area...
15.02
Marc Rummenigge calmly steps up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
16.08
David Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
20.17
Matthias Szepan flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Wieczorek controls it well on his chest. Stefan Wieczorek threads the ball through to Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Raff who gathers it comfortably.
21.51
0-0Mauricio Ferrer clumsily knocks into Simon Höfer. Mauricio Ferrer is given a warning by the referee! Simon Höfer runs off the knock.
28.18
Mauricio Ferrer makes a probing pass to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.31
1-0Simon Höfer threads a neat ball through to Uwe Müller. Uwe Müller skips past Ferdi Dreef! Uwe Müller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Uwe Müller scores for F.C. Hansa Rostock!!
33.12
Martin Bierhoff makes a probing pass to Simon Höfer. Simon Höfer kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann plays a one-two with Nikolas Gleisenstein and advances towards the goal... Lars Widmann comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. What a cracker!! Simon Raff had no chance!! Goal for F.C. Hansa Rostock!
36.58
Simon Höfer hits a low pass to Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.18
2-0Nikolas Gleisenstein catches Harvey Jacobs on the ankles. Nikolas Gleisenstein is warned by the referee! Harvey Jacobs grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FSV Mainz 05 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
49.11
Matthias Szepan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Wieczorek. Stefan Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Uwe Müller. Uwe Müller whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Simon Raff didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
53.18
Martin Bierhoff decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Bierhoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.00
Martin Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Simon Höfer controls it well on his chest. Simon Höfer plays the ball forward to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein makes a defence splitting pass to Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lars Widmann!
60.30
3-0FSV Mainz 05 have made a substitution with Jan Lorenz replacing Oliver Wieland .
63.52
David Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.15
Stefan Wieczorek sees Lars Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.50
Stefan Wieczorek sees Uwe Müller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uwe Müller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
73.06
Rainer Backes makes a probing pass to Simon Höfer. With a delightful solo run, Simon Höfer stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Höfer advances inside the box! Simon Höfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Simon Raff is on top of it.
77.44
Martin Bierhoff makes a simple pass to Moritz Höfer. Moritz Höfer passes the ball forward to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.56
3-0Simon Höfer threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Uwe Müller is offside!
84.46
Matthias Szepan flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Höfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moritz Höfer flicks a high pass forward to Lars Widmann who brings the ball under control. Lars Widmann shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
85.13
Rainer Backes flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Höfer collects the pass. Moritz Höfer hits a low pass to Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann rushes past Harvey Jacobs! Lars Widmann takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
87.39
Stefan Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein edges inside the box! Nikolas Gleisenstein side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Moritz Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Lars Widmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.9%
30.1%
Play Area
23.3%
43.8%
32.9%
Scorers
| Uwe Müller 30 Lars Widmann 33, 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lars Widmann of F.C. Hansa Rostock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frits Bobson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rainer Backes (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Matthias Szepan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nico Meidt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefan Wieczorek (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Simon Höfer (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Moritz Höfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Uwe Müller (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Lars Widmann (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nikolas Gleisenstein (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jaouad Piquionne (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Sparwasser (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonas Dehm (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Raff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pascal Scholz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ferdi Dreef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Harvey Jacobs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vincenzo Erler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oliver Wieland (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florian Eberle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kai Scheffler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marc Rummenigge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Markus Jentsch (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Lorenz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Ahrens (ATT) | 0 | |