Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Sparda Bank Hessen Stadium where Offenbacher Kickers play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 19,646 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Offenbacher Kickers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Offenbacher Kickers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Offenbacher Kickers kick off the first half!
3.17
0-0Sven Zimmermann passes the ball forward to Martin Lindemann. Martin Lindemann threads the ball through to Sandro Giampieretti. Sandro Giampieretti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.24
Martin Spengler knocks the ball forward to Noah Sachs. Noah Sachs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.25
0-0Marc Linke catches Paul Matthäus on the ankles. Marc Linke is warned by the referee! Paul Matthäus stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.33
0-0Kai Böhm makes a beautiful solo run. Kai Böhm passes the ball forward to Sandro Giampieretti. Sandro Giampieretti shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Armindo Cantona!
18.36
Marc Linke threads the ball through to Sandro Giampieretti. Sandro Giampieretti shoots from outside the area but somehow Armindo Cantona manages to keep it out.
20.53
0-0Oliver Matthäus makes a simple pass to Tobias Welke. Tobias Welke sees a break and surges forward. Tobias Welke knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.49
0-0Sandro Giampieretti catches Paul Matthäus on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Matthäus stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.34
Bakary Völler flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Spengler. Martin Spengler passes the ball forward to Sandro Giampieretti. Sandro Giampieretti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armindo Cantona who gathers it comfortably.
28.36
0-1Vincenzo Vogel sees a break and surges forward. Vincenzo Vogel advances with the ball. Vincenzo Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Vincenzo Polheim has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.08
Kai Böhm clumsily knocks into Dietmar Hässler. Kai Böhm is given a warning by the referee! Dietmar Hässler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.44
Nikolas Döring kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Vincenzo Polheim!
39.20
Thomas Thielemann comes in with a late challenge on Martin Lindemann. Thomas Thielemann is shown the yellow card! Martin Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Paul Matthäus knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruggero Cauet. Ruggero Cauet threads the ball through to Dietmar Hässler. Dietmar Hässler shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with F.C. Hansa Rostock kicking off!
48.35
Paul Matthäus catches Marc Linke on the ankles. Paul Matthäus is shown the yellow card! Marc Linke stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.28
Oliver Matthäus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Thielemann. Thomas Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Vincenzo Polheim manages to gather it comfortably.
54.23
Vincenzo Vogel threads the ball through to Nikolas Döring. Nikolas Döring passes the ball forward to Dietmar Hässler. Dietmar Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.44
Jonas Behrens kicks a strong pass forward to Sandro Giampieretti. Sandro Giampieretti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.31
Nikolas Döring threads the ball through to Dietmar Hässler. Dietmar Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.30
Oliver Matthäus flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Thielemann. Thomas Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Scholz. Moritz Scholz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.29
0-1Martin Lindemann passes the ball forward to Sandro Giampieretti. Sandro Giampieretti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Sachs but the linesman indicates offside!
67.24
0-1Thomas Thielemann comes in with a late challenge on Martin Lindemann. The referee calls over Thomas Thielemann and warns him to calm down! Martin Lindemann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.10
Vincenzo Vogel comes in with a very late challenge on Jonas Behrens. The referee motions to Vincenzo Vogel to come over. It's a red card!! Jonas Behrens grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.15
Nikolas Döring clumsily knocks into Marc Linke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Linke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.12
Kai Böhm makes a simple pass to Martin Spengler. Martin Spengler makes a simple pass to Noah Sachs. Noah Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Sandro Giampieretti. Sandro Giampieretti takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.14
Nikolas Döring barges into Marc Linke. Nikolas Döring is given a warning by the referee! Marc Linke stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.07
Martin Lindemann passes the ball forward to Sandro Giampieretti. Sandro Giampieretti makes a probing pass to Noah Sachs. Noah Sachs takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
89.29
1-1F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Offenbacher Kickers's defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
6
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
26.7%
43.3%
30%
Scorers