Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 20,557 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both F.C. Hansa Rostock and BV Borussia Dortmund are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Diakite.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both F.C. Hansa Rostock and BV Borussia Dortmund are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Diakite.
0.00
0-0F.C. Hansa Rostock start the match!
2.44
0-0Mamar Charpennet flicks the ball to his team mate, Kamal Rabesandratana. Kamal Rabesandratana deftly passes the ball to Philipp Behrens, releasing him through on goal. Philipp Behrens shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
3.54
0-0Mathieur Silva threads a neat ball through to Philipp Behrens. Philipp Behrens chips the ball to his team mate, Kamal Rabesandratana. Some silky footwork from Kamal Rabesandratana provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.08
0-1Victor Verges threads a neat ball through to Ciro Di Salvatore. Ciro Di Salvatore knocks the ball to his team mate, John Bresciano. John Bresciano lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. With a superhuman jump, Robert Jacobs connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.55
Ciro Di Salvatore darts forward. Ciro Di Salvatore lofts in a cross ball towards John Bresciano. John Bresciano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Rainer Oswald.
10.23
0-1Corner kick to BV Borussia Dortmund. Callum Ferguson plays it to the far post. Rainer Oswald drops low and scoops up the ball.
16.33
Jose Iglesias passes the ball forward to Kamal Rabesandratana. Kamal Rabesandratana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
24.28
Eugène Touré flicks a high pass forward. John Bresciano controls it well on his chest. John Bresciano knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Ybarra. Chris Ybarra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Rainer Oswald has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.49
0-2Thomas Birnbaum comes in with a late challenge on Robert Jacobs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.50
Peter Midgley threads the ball through to Kamal Rabesandratana. Kamal Rabesandratana plays a scrappy one-two with Jonas Wendel and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Kamal Rabesandratana provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
39.52
Ciro Di Salvatore threads a neat ball through to Chris Ybarra. Chris Ybarra knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Tarik Kachloul plays the ball forward to Ciro Di Salvatore. Ciro Di Salvatore kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Ybarra. Chris Ybarra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
Callum Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Chris Ybarra who takes it down. Chris Ybarra lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Jacobs! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Englishman!
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. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund kick off!
48.49
Bruno Avalos threads a neat ball through to Ciro Di Salvatore. Ciro Di Salvatore knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Ybarra. Chris Ybarra finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
49.49
Callum Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Ybarra. Chris Ybarra whips in a cross ball towards John Bresciano. John Bresciano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.52
Ciro Di Salvatore flicks a high pass forward. Robert Jacobs controls it well on his chest. Robert Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Rainer Oswald is on top of it.
55.31
Callum Ferguson makes a simple pass to Chris Ybarra. Chris Ybarra lofts in a cross ball towards John Bresciano. John Bresciano directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Rainer Oswald!
60.46
0-4BV Borussia Dortmund have made 3 substitutions with Brendan Gerrard replacing Tarik Kachloul, Luis Farías replacing Johan Jonssen and Jose Zubizarreta replacing John Bresciano .
65.57
0-4Chris Ybarra hacks Thomas Birnbaum from behind! The referee calls over Chris Ybarra and warns him to calm down! Thomas Birnbaum runs off the knock.
71.49
Callum Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.23
Jose Iglesias clumsily knocks into Luis Farías. The referee calls over Jose Iglesias and shows him a yellow card! Luis Farías hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.29
Luis Farías deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
81.58
Brendan Gerrard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Ferguson. Callum Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Jacobs. Robert Jacobs gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.47
Daniel Moeliker makes a simple pass to Mathieur Silva. Mathieur Silva threads the ball through to Philipp Behrens. Philipp Behrens edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Philipp Behrens provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
87.48
Ciro Di Salvatore flicks a high pass forward. Chris Ybarra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Ybarra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
29.9%
49.3%
20.9%
Scorers
| Robert Jacobs 4, 40, 45 Chris Ybarra 24 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Jacobs of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rainer Oswald (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thomas Birnbaum (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Stephen McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Moeliker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mamar Charpennet (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mathieur Silva (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Iglesias (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Peter Midgley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jonas Wendel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kamal Rabesandratana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Philipp Behrens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hauke Kauder (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eduardo Merino (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Laver (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Youri Kolyvanov (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bruno Avalos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tarik Kachloul (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Victor Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Johan Jonssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ciro Di Salvatore (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eugène Touré (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Chris Ybarra (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Robert Jacobs (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | John Bresciano (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Brendan Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Luis Farías (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Zubizarreta (ATT) | 6 | |