Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to SpVgg Unterhaching. A crowd of 8,774 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both F.C. Hansa Rostock and SpVgg Unterhaching are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Helmer.


0.00
The first half starts with SpVgg Unterhaching kicking off!
2.33
Matthias Seibert plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Lange. Vincenzo Lange knocks the ball forward to Marc Herzog. Marc Herzog shoots from outside the area. Pascal Knapp gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
6.34
Nigel Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Neuhaus collects the pass. Rainer Neuhaus threads the ball through to Steffen Arndt but he's offside!
9.23
Nils Helmer threads a neat ball through to Damian Aubanel. Damian Aubanel sees Marc Herzog in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Knapp who gathers it comfortably.
10.48
Nikolas Buchwald passes the ball forward to Rainer Neuhaus. Rainer Neuhaus whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Arndt. Steffen Arndt connects with a diving header but somehow Marc-Vivien Eggimann manages to keep it out.
14.59
Martin Arndt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Buchwald. Nikolas Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Arno Engels. Arno Engels makes a probing pass to Rainer Neuhaus but he's offside!
18.24
Julian Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Taylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Taylor sees Arno Engels in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Engels knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Steffen Arndt is offside!
21.35
Nikolas Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Arndt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Arndt whips in a cross ball towards Arno Engels. Arno Engels powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Marc-Vivien Eggimann as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
22.22
Colin Hendry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Arno Engels strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.47
Scott Dalglish passes the ball forward to Marc Müller. Marc Müller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Nahrstedt. David Nahrstedt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.34
Martin Arndt flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Matthäus. Bakary Matthäus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Arndt. Steffen Arndt finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.42
Vincenzo Lange clumsily knocks into Colin Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.45
Julian Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Nigel Taylor. Nigel Taylor plays the ball forward to Rainer Neuhaus. Rainer Neuhaus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.49
Scott Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damian Aubanel. Damian Aubanel chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Sabin. Rodolphe Sabin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Hansa Rostock appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Unterhaching also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off!
47.00
Linus Spengler kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Herzog. Marc Herzog knocks in a cross ball towards David Nahrstedt. David Nahrstedt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Pascal Knapp picks it out of the air!
48.04
Vincenzo Lange makes a probing pass to Rodolphe Sabin. Rodolphe Sabin passes the ball forward but Marc Herzog is offside!
49.09
Julian Nicholls makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Matthäus. Bakary Matthäus runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bakary Matthäus lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Neuhaus. Rainer Neuhaus makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
53.54
Nikolas Buchwald clumsily knocks into Linus Spengler. The referee warns Nikolas Buchwald to calm down! Linus Spengler runs off the knock.
54.44
Nigel Taylor threads a neat ball through to Steffen Arndt. Steffen Arndt knocks the ball forward, putting Arno Engels through on goal. Arno Engels shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Matthias Seibert. Excellent block.
60.29
Julian Nicholls flicks a high ball forward to Colin Hendry who takes it down. Colin Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Hendry knocks the ball forward, putting Rainer Neuhaus through on goal. Rainer Neuhaus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Nils Helmer steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
61.52
Martin Arndt plays the ball forward to Nigel Taylor. Nigel Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Arno Engels collects the pass. Arno Engels skips past Nils Helmer! Arno Engels cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
66.34
Damian Aubanel flicks a high pass forward to David Nahrstedt who brings the ball under control. David Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Nicholls.
67.18
Linus Spengler kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolphe Sabin. Rodolphe Sabin lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Herzog. Marc Herzog makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
69.34
Nikolas Buchwald makes a simple pass to Steffen Arndt. Steffen Arndt lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Engels. Arno Engels is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
71.28
Martin Arndt takes it forward alone. Martin Arndt threads a neat ball through to Arno Engels. Arno Engels plays a quick one-two with Steffen Arndt and rushes in on goal... Arno Engels rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Marc-Vivien Eggimann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.26
F.C. Hansa Rostock have made 2 substitutions with Chris Ferdinand replacing Steffen Arndt and Eric Weigel replacing Rainer Neuhaus .
78.28
Nigel Taylor sees Eric Weigel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Weigel rushes past Nils Helmer! Eric Weigel comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.23
Damian Aubanel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Nahrstedt. David Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Herzog. Marc Herzog makes a deft header. Magnificent block by Gianfranco De Patre!
84.44
Bakary Matthäus flicks a high pass forward to Eric Weigel who brings the ball under control. Eric Weigel lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Engels. Arno Engels directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marc-Vivien Eggimann didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.08
With great vision, Damian Aubanel plays the ball forward to David Nahrstedt. David Nahrstedt tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.50
Nigel Taylor barges into Damian Aubanel. The referee calls over Nigel Taylor and shows him a yellow card! Damian Aubanel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
27.3%
40.3%
32.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Arndt of F.C. Hansa Rostock

Match Ratings
1.Pascal Knapp (GK)
6
2.Julian Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Martin Arndt (DEF)
8
4.Gianfranco De Patre (DEF)
6
5.Colin Hendry (MID)
6
6.Nikolas Buchwald (MID)
7
7.Nigel Taylor (MID)yellow card
6
8.Bakary Matthäus (MID)
7
9.Arno Engels (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Steffen Arndt (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Rainer Neuhaus (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris Ferdinand (MID)
6
13.Eric Weigel (MID)
6
14.Roberto Teixeira (MID)
0