Match Report


Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt     F.C. Hansa RostockF.C. Hansa Rostock
Iain RicherIain Richer Computer Player Computer Player
Tadashi SaitoT. Saito76
G
captain1
G
74Noah BehrensN. Behrens
Elías GiménezE. Giménez78
D
2
D
72Mark ImpeyM. Impey
Ivar WijkerI. Wijker74
D
3
D
71Gregorio SegarraG. Segarra
Claudio CircatiC. Circati72
D
4
D
76Jan HermannJ. Hermann
Gary HansenG. Hansen82
M
5
D
69Juan-Carlos AlvarezJ. Alvarez
Francisco MarinF. Marin80
M
6
M
70Gavin JackG. Jack
Mario LopesM. Lopes76
M
7
M
69Samir SchellS. Schell
Neil HughesN. Hughes75
M
8
A
62Marcel HamannM. Hamann
Chris HughesC. Hughes78
A
9
A
56Vasco RibeiroV. Ribeiro
Albert MerinoA. Merino77
A
10
A
63Yazid BaretY. Baret
Daniele DrakeD. Drake76
A
11captain
M
55Garcia Duque BizzarriG. Bizzarri
 
Matthias TurekM. Turek76
A
12
G
74Arno SchönenbornA. Schönenborn
Hugo José MariH. José Mari74
A
13
M
64Mervin RedknappM. Redknapp
Lamberto MaregginiL. Mareggini73
A
14
M
64Arno BischoffA. Bischoff

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.


0.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
Ivar Wijker knocks the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
3.20
With great vision, Neil Hughes plays the ball forward to Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.26
Gary Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Chris Hughes who takes it down. Chris Hughes plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Marin and advances towards the goal... Chris Hughes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Noah Behrens manages to keep it out.
9.33
Seeing Elías Giménez's attacking run, Claudio Circati quickly throws the ball into his path. Elías Giménez makes a beautiful solo run. Elías Giménez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
16.12
Juan-Carlos Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Segarra. Gregorio Segarra hits a low pass to Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
24.09
Francisco Marin advances with the ball. Francisco Marin plays a scrappy one-two with Albert Merino and advances towards the goal... Francisco Marin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.05
Mario Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Chris Hughes collects the pass. Chris Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Albert Merino. Albert Merino gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Noah Behrens effortlessly picks it out of the air!
34.50
With a delightful solo run, Elías Giménez stretches the opposition's defence. Elías Giménez cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Elías Giménez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.14
Elías Giménez flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
44.11
Gavin Jack breaks forward. Gavin Jack knocks the ball forward to Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Samir Schell. Samir Schell whips the ball goalwards with his head. Tadashi Saito didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Eintracht Frankfurt players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Eintracht Frankfurt get the second half underway!
47.54
Neil Hughes threads a neat ball through to Albert Merino. Albert Merino cuts inside the box! Albert Merino looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
48.16
Daniele Drake barges into Jan Hermann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan Hermann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.04
Francisco Marin sees Chris Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Hughes sees Albert Merino just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Albert Merino tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.59
Elías Giménez threads the ball through to Albert Merino. Albert Merino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
54.02
Gavin Jack clumsily knocks into Gary Hansen. Gavin Jack is shown the yellow card! Gary Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.13
With a delightful solo run, Daniele Drake stretches the opposition's defence. Daniele Drake plays a quick one-two with Mario Lopes and rushes in on goal... Daniele Drake rockets a shot on goal. Daniele Drake scores for Eintracht Frankfurt!!
60.36
F.C. Hansa Rostock have made 3 substitutions with Arno Schönenborn replacing Gavin Jack, Mervin Redknapp replacing Samir Schell and Arno Bischoff replacing Garcia Duque Bizzarri .
61.45
Ivar Wijker flicks a high ball forward to Gary Hansen who takes it down. Gary Hansen plays the ball forward to Neil Hughes. Neil Hughes plays a one-two with Francisco Marin and rushes in on goal... Neil Hughes shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.39
Francisco Marin hits a low pass to Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake plays a quick one-two with Francisco Marin and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Daniele Drake provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
72.26
Mervin Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Bischoff. Arno Bischoff lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann whips the ball goalwards with his head. Elías Giménez clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
Ivar Wijker flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Marin who brings the ball under control. Francisco Marin surges forward with the ball. Francisco Marin plays a one-two with Daniele Drake and rushes in on goal... Francisco Marin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Noah Behrens manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Eintracht Frankfurt

F.C. Hansa Rostock
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
77.6%
22.4%
Play Area
15.8%
44.7%
39.5%

Scorers
Albert Merino 49
Daniele Drake 57, 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniele Drake of Eintracht Frankfurt

Match Ratings
1.Tadashi Saito (GK)
6
2.Elías Giménez (DEF)
8
3.Ivar Wijker (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Circati (DEF)
6
5.Gary Hansen (MID)
6
6.Francisco Marin (MID)
8
7.Mario Lopes (MID)
7
8.Neil Hughes (MID)
6
9.Chris Hughes (ATT)
8
10.Albert Merino (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Daniele Drake (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Matthias Turek (ATT)
0
13.Hugo José Mari (ATT)
0
14.Lamberto Mareggini (ATT)
0

1.Noah Behrens (GK)
7
2.Mark Impey (DEF)
6
3.Gregorio Segarra (DEF)
6
4.Jan Hermann (DEF)
6
5.Juan-Carlos Alvarez (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Jack (MID)yellow card
6
7.Samir Schell (MID)
6
8.Marcel Hamann (ATT)
6
9.Vasco Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10.Yazid Baret (ATT)
6
11.Garcia Duque Bizzarri (MID)
6
 
12.Arno Schönenborn (GK)
6
13.Mervin Redknapp (MID)
6
14.Arno Bischoff (MID)
6