Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to VfL Wolfsburg. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both F.C. Hansa Rostock and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.


0.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
3.58
Martin Arndt threads a neat ball through to Nigel Taylor. Nigel Taylor knocks the ball forward to Arno Engels. Arno Engels controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
4.01
Billy Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Kai Klimek controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Kai Klimek plays the ball forward to Lars Thielemann who has made a great run into the box. Lars Thielemann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Martin Arndt.
5.22
It's a corner kick. Paul Mccall kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Nigel Taylor reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
6.48
Julian Nicholls decides to run forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Julian Nicholls stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Nicholls cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Julian Nicholls provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. F.C. Hansa Rostock are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Jonas Helmer plays the ball forward to Nico Hollmer. Nico Hollmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
9.53
Gavin Davidson clumsily knocks into Julian Nicholls. The referee calls over Gavin Davidson and warns him to calm down! Julian Nicholls runs off the knock.
14.48
Fritz Bérenguer hits a low pass to Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann plays a one-two with Gavin Davidson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Lars Thielemann provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Miguel Martin.
15.14
Paul Mccall takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Miguel Martin scoops up the ball.
18.12
Fritz Bérenguer passes the ball forward to Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Julian Nicholls is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
21.44
Without breaking stride, Billy Mccall plays the ball forward to Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
28.09
Nikolas Buchwald barges into Fritz Bérenguer. The referee warns Nikolas Buchwald to calm down! Fritz Bérenguer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.43
Billy Mccall sees Kai Klimek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Klimek finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.37
Matt Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Hollmer. Nico Hollmer knocks the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianfranco De Patre.
38.53
Martin Arndt hits a low pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Arndt controls it well on his chest. Steffen Arndt knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Engels. Arno Engels rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Roberto Chiesa had no chance!! Goal for F.C. Hansa Rostock!
44.51
Jonas Helmer threads the ball through to Fritz Bérenguer. Fritz Bérenguer kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Lars Thielemann. With a superhuman jump, Lars Thielemann connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Eric Nijkamp passes the ball forward to Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall knocks the ball forward to Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Nikolas Buchwald sees Arno Engels in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Engels shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
55.09
Julian Nicholls flicks a high ball forward to Nikolas Buchwald who takes it down. Nikolas Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Engels. Arno Engels lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Arndt. Steffen Arndt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.52
Nigel Taylor threads a neat ball through to Arno Engels. Arno Engels knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Helmer.
71.25
Nigel Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Neuhaus controls it well on his chest. Rainer Neuhaus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Roberto Chiesa gets down and covers it.
72.41
Chris Ferdinand sees Steffen Arndt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Arndt plays a scrappy one-two with Rainer Neuhaus and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Steffen Arndt provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Roberto Chiesa is on top of it.
75.04
Fritz Bérenguer hacks Colin Hendry from behind! The referee warns Fritz Bérenguer to calm down! Colin Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.24
F.C. Hansa Rostock have made 2 substitutions with Eric Weigel replacing Arno Engels and Roberto Teixeira replacing Rainer Neuhaus .
81.45
Jonas Helmer clumsily knocks into Steffen Arndt. The referee calls over Jonas Helmer and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Arndt runs off the knock.
87.43
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.55
Gianfranco De Patre kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Buchwald. Nikolas Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Weigel. Eric Weigel cuts inside the box! Eric Weigel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
30.8%
41%
28.2%


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

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

1.Roberto Chiesa (GK)
7
2.Matt Morton (DEF)
6
3.Eric Nijkamp (DEF)
6
4.Jonas Helmer (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Nico Hollmer (MID)
6
6.Paul Mccall (MID)
6
7.Billy Mccall (MID)
6
8.Fritz Bérenguer (MID)
6
9.Gavin Davidson (ATT)
6
10.Lars Thielemann (ATT)
6
11.Kai Klimek (ATT)
6
 
12.Ivan Lopez (GK)
0
13.Paul Condé (DEF)
0
14.Pascal Turek (GK)
0