Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to SSV Reutlingen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SSV Reutlingen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Hitzlsperger.


0.00
SSV Reutlingen kick off the first half!
4.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Mathieur Silva picks a pass forward to Kamal Rabesandratana. Kamal Rabesandratana shoots from long range. Christian Ahrens gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
9.05
Steffen Herzog deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Brückner. Arno Brückner flicks a high pass forward to Florian Freund who brings the ball under control. Florian Freund edges inside the box! Florian Freund comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.50
Arno Brückner clumsily knocks into Mathieur Silva. Arno Brückner is given a warning by the referee! Mathieur Silva gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.48
Youl Brando clumsily knocks into Kamal Rabesandratana. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kamal Rabesandratana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.50
Arno Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Polheim controls it well on his chest. Tobias Polheim skips past Stephen McNeill! Tobias Polheim shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rainer Oswald manages to gather it easily.
16.08
Arno Brückner threads the ball through to John James. John James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
20.56
Eduardo Merino flicks a high pass forward. Mathieur Silva collects the pass. Mathieur Silva knocks the ball forward to Kamal Rabesandratana. Kamal Rabesandratana knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.54
Jonas Wendel comes in with a late challenge on Youl Brando. The referee calls over Jonas Wendel and shows him a yellow card! Youl Brando hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.47
Youl Brando passes the ball forward to Alberto Borriello. Alberto Borriello threads a neat ball through to Bakary Erler. Bakary Erler shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.41
Steffen Herzog darts forward. Steffen Herzog deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Erler. Bakary Erler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.19
Arno Brückner makes a simple pass to John James. John James makes a probing pass to Florian Freund but he's offside!
36.27
Stephen McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Mamar Charpennet. Mamar Charpennet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kamal Rabesandratana through on goal. Kamal Rabesandratana shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.19
Uwe Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Borriello. Alberto Borriello sees Tobias Polheim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Florian Freund. Florian Freund beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.11
Anton Ritzinger hacks Kamal Rabesandratana from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kamal Rabesandratana stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. SSV Reutlingen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Hansa Rostock get the second half underway!
47.28
Arno Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Erler collects the pass. Bakary Erler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rainer Oswald!
51.13
Mathieur Silva threads a neat ball through to Kamal Rabesandratana. Kamal Rabesandratana flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Behrens controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Steffen Herzog clumsily knocks into Philipp Behrens. Philipp Behrens appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
53.30
With vision, Arno Brückner plays the ball forward to Tobias Polheim. Tobias Polheim shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
54.11
Arno Brückner makes a probing pass to Florian Freund. Florian Freund plays a one-two with John James and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Florian Freund provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Rainer Oswald has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.29
Mathieur Silva passes the ball forward to Kamal Rabesandratana. Kamal Rabesandratana threads a neat, attacking ball through to Philipp Behrens. Philipp Behrens shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
61.27
Arno Brückner threads a neat ball through to Florian Freund. Florian Freund shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Rainer Oswald manages to gather it comfortably.
63.55
Jose Iglesias makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Behrens. Philipp Behrens gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.12
Alberto Borriello hits a low pass to Tobias Polheim. Tobias Polheim shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
69.40
Stephen McNeill surges forward with the ball. Stephen McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Kamal Rabesandratana collects the pass. Kamal Rabesandratana knocks the ball forward to Jonas Wendel but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.22
Alberto Borriello chips the ball to his team mate, John James. John James knocks the ball forward to Tobias Polheim but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.04
Arno Brückner comes in with a late challenge on Christian Beckmann. Arno Brückner is given another warning by the referee! Christian Beckmann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.23
Without breaking stride, Jose Iglesias plays the ball forward to Philipp Behrens. Philipp Behrens cuts inside the box! Philipp Behrens shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Christian Ahrens effortlessly smothers it!
83.56
Youl Brando hits a low pass to Arno Brückner. Arno Brückner hits a low pass to John James. John James flicks a high pass forward. Florian Freund controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Florian Freund takes a shot at goal. Rainer Oswald effortlessly gets down and covers it.
84.56
Arno Brückner clumsily knocks into Mathieur Silva. The referee calls over Arno Brückner yet again and warns him to calm down! Mathieur Silva is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
85.20
Tobias Polheim catches Eduardo Merino on the ankles. Tobias Polheim is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Merino carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Daniel Moeliker darts forward. Daniel Moeliker threads the ball through to Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
31%
41.4%
27.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Florian Freund of SSV Reutlingen

Match Ratings
1.Christian Ahrens (GK)
6
2.Anton Ritzinger (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Steffen Herzog (DEF)
7
4.Youl Brando (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Uwe Polheim (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Borriello (MID)
6
7.Arno Brückner (MID)
7
8.Tobias Polheim (ATT)yellow card
6
9.Bakary Erler (ATT)goal scored
7
10.John James (ATT)
6
11.Florian Freund (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Joe Proctor (GK)
0
13.Jan Freund (MID)
0
14.Gianfranco Pavan (MID)
0