Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Carl-Benz-Stadion where Waldhof Mannheim play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 18,491 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Waldhof Mannheim are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Hamann.


0.00
Waldhof Mannheim start the match!
2.10
Stephen McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Christian Beckmann who takes it down. Christian Beckmann passes the ball forward to Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.18
Daniel Moeliker advances with the ball. Daniel Moeliker flicks a high ball forward to Kamal Rabesandratana who gracefully takes it down. Kamal Rabesandratana shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
9.27
Stephen McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Mathieur Silva who brings the ball under control. Mathieur Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Behrens. Philipp Behrens knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Gregory Toyes.
16.05
Maurits Trustfull threads a neat ball through to Philipp Meyer. Philipp Meyer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Philipp Meyer knocks the ball forward to Teddy Blake but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.52
Mamar Charpennet knocks the ball forward to Philipp Behrens. Philipp Behrens shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
22.30
Thomas Birnbaum flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Beckmann. Christian Beckmann chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Behrens. Philipp Behrens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gregory Toyes!
24.08
Daniel Moeliker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Beckmann. Christian Beckmann makes a simple pass to Kamal Rabesandratana. Kamal Rabesandratana plays a one-two with Jonas Wendel and rushes in on goal... Kamal Rabesandratana strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gregory Toyes smothers it!
26.53
Vincenzo Meyer takes it forward alone. Vincenzo Meyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.42
Christian Beckmann knocks the ball forward to Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurits Trustfull.
40.10
Stephen McNeill sees a break and surges forward. Stephen McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kamal Rabesandratana. Kamal Rabesandratana cuts inside the box! Kamal Rabesandratana strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gregory Toyes had no chance!! Goal for F.C. Hansa Rostock!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off and get the second half underway!
54.34
Thomas Birnbaum sees Mathieur Silva in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mathieur Silva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kamal Rabesandratana. Kamal Rabesandratana flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.41
Vincenzo Meyer hits a low pass to Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Frieser. With a superhuman jump, Jakob Frieser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
66.25
Malte Hermann makes a simple pass to Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
72.41
Malte Hermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Rego. Silvio Rego plays a one-two with Jakob Frieser and advances towards the goal... Silvio Rego looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.44
F.C. Hansa Rostock have made a substitution with Leon Laver replacing Kamal Rabesandratana .
89.38
Thomas Birnbaum chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Beckmann. Showing composure, Christian Beckmann laces a through ball forward to Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel makes a simple pass, allowing Leon Laver to run into the box. Leon Laver looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Ruel Boyd sees space and advances. Ruel Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rainer Oswald with no chance!! Goal for Waldhof Mannheim!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
26.6%
41.8%
31.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kamal Rabesandratana of F.C. Hansa Rostock

Match Ratings
1.Gregory Toyes (GK)
7
2.Bakary Eberle (DEF)
6
3.Ruel Boyd (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Barros (DEF)
6
5.Maurits Trustfull (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Meyer (MID)
7
7.Philipp Meyer (MID)
6
8.Malte Hermann (MID)
6
9.Teddy Blake (ATT)
7
10.Silvio Rego (ATT)
6
11.Jakob Frieser (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Gerhard Ziege (MID)
0
13.Mirco Bucchi (MID)
0
14.Paul Döring (MID)
0