Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 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.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
0.00
FSV Mainz 05 start the match!
2.28
Chris Riggott threads the ball through to Benito Barone. Benito Barone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
6.19
Robert Van Fessem makes a probing pass to Benito Barone. Benito Barone lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Noah Behrens manages to gather it easily.
8.03
Gavin Jack makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann rushes past Pablo Barkero! Ronald Grossmann shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
14.19
Moritz Kurth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.54
Pablo Barkero threads a neat ball through to Terry Bishop. Terry Bishop takes it forward alone. Terry Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Noah Behrens smothers it!
24.06
Chris Riggott hits a low pass to Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.31
Benito Barone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Noah Behrens comfortably smothers it!
27.28
Mark Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret shoots from long range. Nikolas Janes effortlessly gets down and covers it.
28.08
Moritz Kurth darts forward. Moritz Kurth lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann makes a deft header but is denied by Chris Riggott. Excellent block.
32.19
Moritz Kurth takes it forward alone. Moritz Kurth whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
39.25
Sebastian Lindemann brings the ball forward. Sebastian Lindemann sees Benito Barone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benito Barone skips past Mark Impey! Benito Barone looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Moritz Kurth and flashes wide of the near post.
40.11
It's a corner kick. Rainer Kohler kicks a low ball out wide. Sebastian Lindemann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.24
Moritz Kurth threads a neat ball through to Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off and get the second half underway!
53.35
Gavin Jack deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Alvarez. Juan-Carlos Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Grossmann collects the pass. Ronald Grossmann chips the ball to his team mate, Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Nikolas Janes!
54.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Van Fessem picks a pass forward to Benito Barone. Benito Barone finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
57.18
Pablo Barkero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pablo Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.26
Chris Riggott flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Van Fessem. Robert Van Fessem threads a neat ball through to Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.10
F.C. Hansa Rostock have made 3 substitutions with Mervin Redknapp replacing Gavin Jack, Nikolas Schrader replacing Moritz Kurth and Jakob Jahn replacing Vasco Ribeiro .
65.18
Jakob Jung makes a beautiful solo run. Jakob Jung threads a neat ball through to Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.33
Pablo Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Benito Barone. Benito Barone lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Van Fessem. Robert Van Fessem gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.53
Chris Riggott threads a neat ball through to Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Molowny collects the pass. Frederico Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Barone. Benito Barone heads the ball goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.43
Juan-Carlos Alvarez catches Dion Fletcher on the ankles. Juan-Carlos Alvarez is shown the yellow card! Dion Fletcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.29
Pablo Barkero makes a probing pass to Robert Van Fessem. Robert Van Fessem controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Van Fessem. With a superhuman jump, Robert Van Fessem connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.57
Mick Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Jung.
79.32
Mark Impey comes in with a late challenge on Robert Van Fessem. The referee calls over Mark Impey and shows him a yellow card! Robert Van Fessem runs off the knock.
81.37
Nikolas Schrader flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Jahn who takes it down. Jakob Jahn shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Chris Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Van Fessem. Robert Van Fessem kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.4%
29.6%
Play Area
26.8%
43.7%
29.6%
Scorers
| Robert Van Fessem 66, 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Van Fessem of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chris Riggott (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Terry Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pablo Barkero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Lindemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mick Marsden (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dion Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Robert Van Fessem (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 9. | Frederico Molowny (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Benito Barone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rainer Kohler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfred Ramé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Karim Brocard (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Malte Ziegler (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Noah Behrens (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mark Impey (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Juan-Carlos Alvarez (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Armin Gerlach (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jakob Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Jack (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Moritz Kurth (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Yazid Baret (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcel Hamann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ronald Grossmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vasco Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mervin Redknapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nikolas Schrader (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jakob Jahn (MID) | 6 | |











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