Match Report


F.C. Hansa RostockF.C. Hansa Rostock     Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Miguel MartinM. Martin49
G
1
G
55Markus JanesM. Janes
Julian NichollsJ. Nicholls71
D
2
D
70Giulio CorradoG. Corrado
Gianfranco De PatreG. De Patre60
D
3
D
65Florian HallerF. Haller
Martin ArndtM. Arndt58
D
4
D
64Nils BeckN. Beck
Colin HendryC. Hendry71
M
5
D
60Torsten SeelerT. Seeler
Nikolas BuchwaldN. Buchwald71
M
6
M
75Gian Luca BredaG. Breda
Nigel TaylorN. Taylor68
M
captain7captain
M
70Sven OverathS. Overath
Chris FerdinandC. Ferdinand66
M
8
M
67Markus MaierM. Maier
Steffen ArndtS. Arndt60
A
9
M
64Kevin BöhmK. Böhm
Arno EngelsA. Engels60
A
10
A
70Benoit ServideiB. Servidei
Rainer NeuhausR. Neuhaus56
A
11
A
67Jan SchnoorJ. Schnoor
 
Eric WeigelE. Weigel60
M
12
A
60Paul BirnbaumP. Birnbaum
Roberto TeixeiraR. Teixeira58
M
13
A
59Nikolas RothN. Roth
Leon VöllerL. Völler56
D
14
A
57Albrecht WielandA. Wieland

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Helmer.


0.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off the first half!
2.21
Julian Nicholls sees a break and surges forward. Julian Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Steffen Arndt. Steffen Arndt shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
3.28
Giulio Corrado comes in with a high challenge, catching Rainer Neuhaus with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Rainer Neuhaus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.54
Nikolas Buchwald clumsily knocks into Kevin Böhm. Nikolas Buchwald is warned by the referee! Kevin Böhm hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.36
Nils Beck comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Neuhaus. The referee warns Nils Beck to calm down! Rainer Neuhaus stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.12
Torsten Seeler hits a low pass to Markus Maier. Markus Maier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benoit Servidei. Benoit Servidei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.23
Without breaking stride, Julian Nicholls plays the ball forward to Nikolas Buchwald. Nikolas Buchwald sees space and advances. Without breaking stride, Nikolas Buchwald plays the ball forward to Arno Engels who has made a great run into the box. Arno Engels tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
15.41
Torsten Seeler threads the ball through to Sven Overath. Sven Overath makes a probing pass to Benoit Servidei. Benoit Servidei shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.11
Martin Arndt passes the ball forward to Nigel Taylor. Nigel Taylor threads a neat ball through to Steffen Arndt. Steffen Arndt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Haller.
26.57
Nigel Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Neuhaus. Rainer Neuhaus plays a quick one-two with Steffen Arndt and rushes in on goal... Rainer Neuhaus shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
33.34
Nigel Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Arndt. Steffen Arndt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Schnoor.
36.43
Gianfranco De Patre flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry collects the pass. Colin Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Neuhaus. Rainer Neuhaus runs straight at the defence! Rainer Neuhaus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock start the second half!
47.08
Gianfranco De Patre pushes up the pitch. Gianfranco De Patre makes a probing pass to Arno Engels. Arno Engels controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rainer Neuhaus through on goal. Rainer Neuhaus tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.35
Chris Ferdinand makes a simple pass to Steffen Arndt. Steffen Arndt edges inside the box! Steffen Arndt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.45
Nigel Taylor takes it forward alone. Nigel Taylor knocks the ball forward, putting Steffen Arndt through on goal. Steffen Arndt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
55.41
Sven Overath knocks the ball forward to Benoit Servidei. Benoit Servidei shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.47
Nikolas Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Neuhaus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Neuhaus advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Rainer Neuhaus provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
60.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Nikolas Buchwald picks a pass forward to Arno Engels. Arno Engels knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Janes who gathers it comfortably.
63.48
Sven Overath darts forward. Sven Overath shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
65.45
Chris Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Arndt controls it well on his chest. Steffen Arndt shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.34
Chris Ferdinand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Engels. Arno Engels lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Neuhaus. Rainer Neuhaus connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That's his third!
69.35
Jan Schnoor knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Maier. Markus Maier flicks a high pass forward to Benoit Servidei who brings the ball under control. Benoit Servidei knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianfranco De Patre.
72.18
From the throw-in, Gianfranco De Patre picks out Julian Nicholls. Julian Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Nigel Taylor. Nigel Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Engels. Arno Engels hits a low pass to Rainer Neuhaus. Rainer Neuhaus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.29
Florian Haller flicks a high ball forward to Sven Overath who takes it down. Sven Overath makes a beautiful solo run. Sven Overath knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Martin who gathers it comfortably.
75.47
Markus Maier sees Benoit Servidei in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benoit Servidei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.27
F.C. Hansa Rostock have made 2 substitutions with Eric Weigel replacing Arno Engels and Roberto Teixeira replacing Rainer Neuhaus .
83.53
Nikolas Buchwald surges forward with the ball. Nikolas Buchwald skips past Nils Beck! Nikolas Buchwald makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
84.27
Florian Haller flicks a high pass forward. Markus Maier controls it well on his chest. Markus Maier chips the ball to his team mate, Benoit Servidei. Benoit Servidei knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Martin who gathers it comfortably.
85.42
Kevin Böhm catches Colin Hendry on the ankles. The referee warns Kevin Böhm to calm down! Colin Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

F.C. Hansa Rostock

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
25.7%
44.6%
29.7%

Scorers
Rainer Neuhaus 36, 47, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Neuhaus of F.C. Hansa Rostock

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

1.Markus Janes (GK)
6
2.Giulio Corrado (DEF)red card
3
3.Florian Haller (DEF)
6
4.Nils Beck (DEF)
6
5.Torsten Seeler (DEF)
6
6.Gian Luca Breda (MID)
6
7.Sven Overath (MID)
6
8.Markus Maier (MID)
6
9.Kevin Böhm (MID)
5
10.Benoit Servidei (ATT)
6
11.Jan Schnoor (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Birnbaum (ATT)
0
13.Nikolas Roth (ATT)
0
14.Albrecht Wieland (ATT)
0