Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 15,964 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
0.00
0-0F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off and get the first half underway!
4.27
0-0Jonas Metzger flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares edges inside the box! Sergio Soares looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Good keeping from Pascal Richter as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
5.37
0-0It's a corner kick. Ivan Fernandez loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Gento provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
8.08
0-1Eugenio Molowny threads a neat ball through to Roberto Fonseca. Roberto Fonseca makes a simple pass to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.33
0-1Matthias Linke flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Soares controls it well on his chest. Sergio Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
20.38
Ivan Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Pascal Richter effortlessly punches it away to safety.
22.09
Jonas Metzger flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Gento who gracefully takes it down. Alberto Gento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.44
Ivan Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Soares who takes it down. Sergio Soares whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.25
Jonas Metzger flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
28.26
0-1Juan-Carlos Alvarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Kurth. Moritz Kurth hits a low pass to Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Borchard who gathers it comfortably.
32.52
Juan-Carlos Alvarez flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Kurth who takes it down. Moritz Kurth plays the ball forward to Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann lofts in a cross ball towards Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.37
Ronald Grossmann flicks a high pass forward to Billy Westwood who brings the ball under control. Billy Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.11
Yazid Baret chips the ball to his team mate, Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann shoots from long range. Pascal Borchard gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
40.57
Jonas Metzger knocks the ball forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.35
With some swift thinking, Billy Westwood plays the ball forward to Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret whips in a cross ball towards Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Sergio Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off!
47.42
Ivan Fernandez makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Pascal Richter!
49.24
Guillaume Kanoute makes a simple pass to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sergio Soares. Some good footwork from Sergio Soares provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.05
Roberto Fonseca sees space and advances. Roberto Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Impey.
57.11
Roberto Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.14
Ivan Fernandez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ivan Fernandez advances inside the box! Ivan Fernandez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pascal Richter smothers it!
60.39
2-2F.C. Hansa Rostock have made 3 substitutions with Nikolas Schrader replacing Gavin Jack, Mervin Redknapp replacing Moritz Kurth and Arno Bischoff replacing Ronald Grossmann .
72.42
Eugenio Molowny flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Neuhaus who takes it down. Gerhard Neuhaus makes a simple pass to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Richter who gathers it comfortably.
73.11
Matthias Linke decides to run forward with the ball. Matthias Linke whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
75.49
2-2Jonas Metzger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares plays a scrappy one-two with Ivan Fernandez and advances towards the goal... Armin Gerlach barges into Sergio Soares. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.56
2-2Juan-Carlos Alvarez makes a probing pass to Mervin Redknapp. With a delightful solo run, Mervin Redknapp stretches the opposition's defence. Mervin Redknapp knocks the ball forward to Billy Westwood but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.25
2-2Roberto Fonseca makes a probing pass to Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke darts forward. Matthias Linke lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute beats his man to it with a header. The shot is on target but blocked by Mervin Redknapp. That should have been a goal!
83.20
Nikolas Schrader deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Redknapp. Mervin Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Bischoff. Arno Bischoff gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
85.45
Mervin Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Bischoff. Arno Bischoff lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Pascal Borchard.
86.13
2-2Marcel Hamann takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Alberto Gento reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
87.50
Guillaume Kanoute surges forward with the ball. Guillaume Kanoute knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Impey.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pascal Richter (GK)
8
2. Mark Impey (DEF)
6
3. Juan-Carlos Alvarez (DEF)
6
4. Armin Gerlach (DEF)
6
5. Noah Höfer (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Jack (MID)
6
7. Moritz Kurth (MID)
6
8. Billy Westwood (ATT)
8
9. Yazid Baret (ATT)
6
10. Marcel Hamann (ATT)
6
11. Ronald Grossmann (ATT)
8
12. Nikolas Schrader (MID)
6
13. Mervin Redknapp (MID)
7
14. Arno Bischoff (MID)
6
1. Pascal Borchard (GK)
6
2. George Mentink (DEF)
6
3. Eugenio Molowny (DEF)
6
4. Roberto Fonseca (DEF)
7
5. Gerhard Neuhaus (DEF)
6
6. Ivan Fernandez (MID)
8
7. Matthias Linke (MID)
7
8. Jonas Metzger (MID)
7
9. Guillaume Kanoute (ATT)
8
10. Alberto Gento (ATT)
7
11. Sergio Soares (ATT)
9
12. Simon Sparwasser (DEF)
0
13. Torsten Polheim (DEF)
0
14. Oliver Wallner (DEF)
0