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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 17,653 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the first half underway!
10.21
Sieb Beekink threads the ball through to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle threads the ball through to Florian Lindner. Florian Lindner shoots from just inside the box. Vasyl Zhuravlov is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.33
Jonas Völler makes a probing pass to Alexander Winkler. Alexander Winkler whips in a cross ball towards Samba Bogaczyk. Samba Bogaczyk heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
18.54
Jan Freund brings the ball forward. Jan Freund shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Vasyl Zhuravlov.
20.58
Florian Kauder sees a break and surges forward. Florian Kauder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Emmerlich. Steffen Emmerlich shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.43
Eric Jahn knocks the ball forward to Jonas Völler. Jonas Völler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Emmerlich. Steffen Emmerlich whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Winkler. Alexander Winkler flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.43
David Döring hacks Florian Lindner from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Florian Lindner runs off the knock.
38.23
Sieb Beekink flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Lindner. Florian Lindner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy McNeill.
40.04
Florian Poschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sieb Beekink. Sieb Beekink advances with the ball. Sieb Beekink knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Lindner. Florian Lindner directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Vasyl Zhuravlov manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with F.C. Hansa Rostock kicking off!
48.07
Gerhard Klinsmann kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Emmerlich. Steffen Emmerlich lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Winkler. Alexander Winkler powers a header at goal but somehow Garry Liddell manages to keep it out.
49.34
Gerhard Klinsmann makes a simple pass to Alexander Winkler. Alexander Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Emmerlich. Steffen Emmerlich heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.01
David Neudecker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sieb Beekink. Sieb Beekink kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Lindner. Florian Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.57
Gerhard Klinsmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Emmerlich. Steffen Emmerlich shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.20
Sieb Beekink chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle shoots from 25 yards. Vasyl Zhuravlov easily smothers it.
61.06
Genzo Kaneko knocks the ball forward to Steffen Emmerlich. Steffen Emmerlich knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Poschner.
63.07
Stephen Davidson passes the ball forward to Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle passes the ball forward but Florian Lindner is offside!
65.26
Jan Freund knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Lindner. Florian Lindner whips in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Bayle. Jean Pierre Bayle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.45
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Union Berlin's defence.
69.33
Gerhard Klinsmann chips the ball to his team mate, Samba Bogaczyk. Samba Bogaczyk shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.38
David Döring knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Klinsmann. Gerhard Klinsmann knocks the ball forward to Samba Bogaczyk. Samba Bogaczyk plays a perfect one-two with Steffen Emmerlich and rushes in on goal... Samba Bogaczyk shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Kaba Wolsky knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Lindner. Florian Lindner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy McNeill.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Gerhard Klinsmann of F.C. Hansa Rostock

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.0975609756098 vs 43.9024390243902
Play Area
Home team third: 29.27%, Midfield: 47.56%, Away team third: 23.17%

Scorers