Match Report


Waldhof MannheimWaldhof Mannheim     F.C. Hansa RostockF.C. Hansa Rostock
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Giancarlo MiglioriniG. Migliorini70
G
1
G
69Anton ArndtA. Arndt
Steffen ReimersS. Reimers78
D
2
D
67Armin KöpkeA. Köpke
Philipp ZieglerP. Ziegler76
D
3captain
D
65Kieron HeskeyK. Heskey
Stefan LanderlS. Landerl75
D
4
D
65Pascal KlimekP. Klimek
Linus WinklerL. Winkler66
D
5
D
62Leon BuchwaldL. Buchwald
Maurizio PonzoM. Ponzo73
M
6
M
67Adrian YoungA. Young
Gerhard KöpkeG. Köpke71
M
7
M
63Nils StiepermannN. Stiepermann
Komian GirardK. Girard70
M
8
A
69Kai JaschkeK. Jaschke
Stuart NivenS. Niven81
A
captain9
A
65Philipp LensingP. Lensing
Steffen SzepanS. Szepan72
A
10
A
64Valerio PossanziniV. Possanzini
Stefan OuindiS. Ouindi67
A
11
A
43Rainer BorchardR. Borchard
 
Markus KoschmiederM. Koschmieder68
M
12
G
68Kamal MartiniK. Martini
Zerbini TurriniZ. Turrini65
D
13
G
63Alec StrachanA. Strachan
Stefan SammerS. Sammer63
M
14
G
60Sebastian BreyerS. Breyer

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Carl-Benz-Stadion where Waldhof Mannheim play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 19,259 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Waldhof Mannheim are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Völler.


0.00
Waldhof Mannheim kick off and get the match underway!
2.45
Gerhard Köpke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Anton Arndt!
8.46
Leon Buchwald threads the ball through to Nils Stiepermann. Nils Stiepermann makes a probing pass to Philipp Lensing. Philipp Lensing lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Jaschke. Kai Jaschke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kai Jaschke!
16.30
Gerhard Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Stefan Landerl laces a through ball forward to Gerhard Köpke. Gerhard Köpke sees Stefan Ouindi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Ouindi shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.48
Adrian Young makes a simple pass to Rainer Borchard. Rainer Borchard plays a one-two with Kai Jaschke and advances towards the goal... Rainer Borchard tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.31
Gerhard Köpke decides to run forward with the ball. Gerhard Köpke knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
26.25
Stefan Landerl hacks Valerio Possanzini from behind! The referee calls over Stefan Landerl and warns him to calm down! Valerio Possanzini stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.02
Linus Winkler threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Köpke. Gerhard Köpke threads the ball through to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Anton Arndt is on top of it.
30.30
Komian Girard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven beats his man to it with a header but somehow Anton Arndt manages to keep it out.
33.40
Pascal Klimek sweeps the ball long. Kai Jaschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.25
Nils Stiepermann makes a probing pass to Rainer Borchard. Rainer Borchard finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.17
Adrian Young chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Possanzini. Valerio Possanzini shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
38.48
Linus Winkler threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Ponzo. With a delightful solo run, Maurizio Ponzo stretches the opposition's defence. Maurizio Ponzo lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head but Anton Arndt reads it well. Nice save!
39.39
Maurizio Ponzo flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Niven who brings the ball under control. Stuart Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Anton Arndt punches it away to safety.
45.00
The referee blows for 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
The whistle blows and F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off!
48.08
Komian Girard flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Ouindi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Ouindi knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Anton Arndt didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.42
Stefan Landerl receives the ball from a throw-in from Linus Winkler. Stefan Landerl flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Ponzo collects the pass. Maurizio Ponzo threads a neat ball through to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan plays a one-two with Stefan Ouindi and rushes in on goal... Steffen Szepan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
53.30
Maurizio Ponzo flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Niven who brings the ball under control. Stuart Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but Anton Arndt reads it well. Excellent keeping!
54.21
Adrian Young knocks the ball forward to Rainer Borchard. Rainer Borchard shoots from 25 yards but somehow Giancarlo Migliorini manages to keep it out.
59.15
Maurizio Ponzo flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Szepan controls it well on his chest. Steffen Szepan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armin Köpke.
63.22
Linus Winkler flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Köpke collects the pass. Gerhard Köpke knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.54
Stefan Landerl chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Köpke. Gerhard Köpke knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
66.35
Maurizio Ponzo makes an attacking run forward. Maurizio Ponzo shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.15
Gerhard Köpke threads a neat ball through to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
78.24
Gerhard Köpke sees Stefan Ouindi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Ouindi shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
84.37
Nils Stiepermann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Lensing. Philipp Lensing shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.03
Stefan Landerl makes a probing pass to Maurizio Ponzo. Maurizio Ponzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.04
Maurizio Ponzo hacks Adrian Young from behind! Maurizio Ponzo is warned by the referee! Adrian Young runs off the knock.
89.43
Komian Girard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Waldhof Mannheim

F.C. Hansa Rostock
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.4%
37.6%
Play Area
22.4%
38.8%
38.8%

Scorers
Kai Jaschke 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anton Arndt of F.C. Hansa Rostock

Match Ratings