Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 19,753 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg 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 Florian Gerlach.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg 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 Florian Gerlach.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with F.C. Hansa Rostock kicking off!
3.13
0-0Anton Müller launches a long ball forward. Simon Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
8.37
1-0Pascal Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.07
From the throw-in, Moritz Kurth picks out Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann whips in a cross ball towards Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.51
Anton Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Sven Busse. Sven Busse shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.56
Gavin Jack makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Jack controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.24
1-1Pascal Birkwald barges into Moritz Kurth. Pascal Birkwald is given a warning by the referee! Moritz Kurth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.30
Gavin Jack threads a neat ball through to Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.20
Moritz Kurth brings the ball forward. Moritz Kurth tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.16
Gerhard Hollmer kicks a strong pass forward to Maximilian Niedermayr. Maximilian Niedermayr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
33.03
1-1Pascal Birkwald sees Sven Busse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
34.26
Maximilian Niedermayr makes a simple pass to Sven Busse. Sven Busse plays a one-two with Linus Schramm and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Sven Busse provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.40
Moritz Kurth kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
1-2Moritz Kurth hacks Pascal Birkwald from behind! Moritz Kurth is shown the yellow card! Pascal Birkwald gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nürnberg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nürnberg kick off!
47.07
Jakob Jung darts forward. Jakob Jung flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Hamann who takes it down. Marcel Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Vincenzo Haller easily picks it out of the air!
48.42
Gavin Jack makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Jack knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
49.59
Moritz Kurth knocks the ball to his team mate, Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Vincenzo Haller!
51.43
Stefan Breitner flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm plays a one-two with Sven Busse and rushes in on goal... Linus Schramm looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Linus Schramm!
59.24
2-2Linus Schramm knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse puts a great ball through but Simon Bierhoff is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
60.50
2-2FC Nürnberg have made a substitution with Nils Bartsch replacing Anton Kaiser .F.C. Hansa Rostock have made 3 substitutions with Nikolas Schrader replacing Gavin Jack, Mervin Redknapp replacing Moritz Kurth and Jakob Jahn replacing Ronald Grossmann .
61.56
Linus Schramm sees a break and surges forward. Linus Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.56
FC Nürnberg have made a substitution with Rainer Masur replacing Hannes Lindner .
65.26
Juan-Carlos Alvarez clumsily knocks into Nils Bartsch. Juan-Carlos Alvarez is shown the yellow card! Nils Bartsch gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.20
Juan-Carlos Alvarez hits a low pass to Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Vincenzo Haller manages to gather it.
73.15
3-2Pascal Birkwald catches Jakob Jahn on the ankles. The referee calls over Pascal Birkwald and shows him a yellow card! Jakob Jahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.52
With a delightful solo run, Nils Bartsch stretches the opposition's defence. Nils Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. With a superhuman jump, Sven Busse connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
77.54
Rainer Masur hits a low pass to Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner rushes past Armin Gerlach! Stefan Breitner shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.46
4-2Pascal Birkwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armin Gerlach.
87.07
Mervin Redknapp barges into Gerhard Hollmer. Mervin Redknapp is warned by the referee! Gerhard Hollmer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.31
With great vision, Linus Schramm plays the ball forward to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald plays the ball forward to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
22.9%
44.3%
32.9%
Scorers
| Simon Bierhoff 8 Linus Schramm 51 Stefan Breitner 62, 78 | Yazid Baret 15 Gavin Jack 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Breitner of FC Nürnberg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Haller (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Maximilian Niedermayr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hannes Lindner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gerhard Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Schramm (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Pascal Birkwald (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Anton Kaiser (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Breitner (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Sven Busse (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Simon Bierhoff (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Rainer Masur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nils Bartsch (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Kevin Lindemann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Noah Behrens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mark Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan-Carlos Alvarez (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Armin Gerlach (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jakob Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Jack (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Moritz Kurth (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Billy Westwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yazid Baret (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Marcel Hamann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ronald Grossmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nikolas Schrader (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mervin Redknapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jakob Jahn (MID) | 6 | |