Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 20,034 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both F.C. Hansa Rostock and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Beckenbauer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both F.C. Hansa Rostock and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Beckenbauer.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
2.29
0-0Tiago Jardim passes the ball forward to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo hits a low pass to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts makes a convincing header. Noah Behrens picks it out of the air!
3.20
Gavin Jack kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
4.12
0-0Thomas Kühn barges into Jakob Jung. The referee calls over Thomas Kühn and shows him a yellow card! Jakob Jung hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.47
0-0Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward to Harry Roberts who brings the ball under control. Harry Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
15.57
1-0Gavin Jack flicks a high pass forward. Yazid Baret controls it well on his chest. Yazid Baret shoots from distance. It's there!! Peter van der Meer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.30
Salvador Traynor sees Mauricio Redondo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.19
1-1Mauricio Ruiz makes a probing pass to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Salvador Traynor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Salvador Traynor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Impey.
27.17
Thomas Kühn plays the ball forward to Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.54
Ronald Grossmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
33.07
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.54
Moritz Kurth darts forward. Moritz Kurth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.39
Tiago Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Redondo who takes it down. Showing composure, Mauricio Redondo plays the ball forward to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. With a superhuman jump, Les Oakes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Noah Behrens picks it out of the air!
44.44
Mauricio Ruiz catches Yazid Baret on the ankles. Mauricio Ruiz is shown the yellow card! Yazid Baret hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Hansa Rostock appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off the second half!
47.28
Mauricio Ruiz threads the ball through to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
48.13
Salvador Traynor hits a low pass to Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Harry Roberts provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
49.15
Armin Gerlach pushes up the pitch. Armin Gerlach takes it forward alone. Armin Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.16
Jakob Jung threads a neat ball through to Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
54.48
Mauricio Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Noah Behrens reads it well. Great save!
55.12
Moritz Kurth threads a neat ball through to Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
57.51
Salvador Traynor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Noah Behrens manages to keep it out.
59.10
Salvador Traynor passes the ball forward to Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo powers a header at goal. Noah Behrens is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.10
1-2F.C. Hansa Rostock have made 3 substitutions with Nikolas Schrader replacing Gavin Jack, Mervin Redknapp replacing Moritz Kurth and Jakob Jahn replacing Ronald Grossmann .Bayer Leverkusen have made 3 substitutions with Pedro Viana replacing Mauricio Ruiz, Samir Oswald replacing Salvador Traynor and Jason Marr replacing Romero P. Hidalgo .
66.09
Tiago Jardim plays the ball forward to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward to Samir Oswald who brings the ball under control. Samir Oswald tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.06
Mark Impey flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Redknapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Redknapp makes a probing pass to Jakob Jahn. Jakob Jahn shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.41
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.42
Tiago Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Samir Oswald who takes it down. Samir Oswald knocks the ball forward to Jason Marr. Jason Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald directs the ball goalwards with his head but Noah Behrens reads it well. Well saved!
72.19
Mervin Redknapp sees Marcel Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Hamann shoots from 25 yards but somehow Peter van der Meer manages to keep it out.
75.18
Pedro Viana hits a low pass to Les Oakes. Les Oakes makes a beautiful solo run. Les Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Redondo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mauricio Redondo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.35
Jakob Jahn makes a probing pass to Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Barton.
83.25
With some swift thinking, Tiago Jardim plays the ball forward to Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Jason Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Marr shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
84.33
Mervin Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Peter van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
87.45
Pedro Viana threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo passes the ball forward to Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald whips in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Les Oakes!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
29.8%
44%
26.2%
Scorers
| Yazid Baret 16 | Thomas Kühn 21 Mauricio Redondo 59, 75 Les Oakes 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Redondo of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Noah Behrens (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mark Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Armin Gerlach (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jakob Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Yuri Sarli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Jack (MID) | 6 | |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Harry Roberts (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Pedro Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Samir Oswald (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Jason Marr (ATT) | 6 | |