Match Report


F.C. Hansa RostockF.C. Hansa Rostock     VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart
Computer Player Computer Player Jeremy Pickles Jeremy Pickles
Pascal RichterP. Richter69
G
1
G
85Pedro PichichiP. Pichichi
Mark ImpeyM. Impey75
D
2
D
81Sho IshigawaS. Ishigawa
Juan-Carlos AlvarezJ. Alvarez70
D
3
D
80Simon NeuhausS. Neuhaus
Armin GerlachA. Gerlach67
D
4
D
76Alec FergusonA. Ferguson
Noah HöferN. Höfer55
D
5
D
74Kevin SchröderK. Schröder
Gavin JackG. Jack72
M
6
M
86Bakary KlimekB. Klimek
Moritz KurthM. Kurth72
M
7captain
M
85Leon HelmerL. Helmer
Billy WestwoodB. Westwood67
A
8
M
83Johan BenonJ. Benon
Yazid BaretY. Baret65
A
9
A
84Dominic GlassD. Glass
Marcel HamannM. Hamann63
A
10
A
83Jakob GravesenJ. Gravesen
Ronald GrossmannR. Grossmann63
A
captain11
A
82Vincent GohouriV. Gohouri
 
Nikolas SchraderN. Schrader68
M
12
M
82Rafael AriasR. Arias
Mervin RedknappM. Redknapp66
M
13
A
75Eugenio AndresE. Andres
Arno BischoffA. Bischoff65
M
14
M
75Robert GreavesR. Greaves

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 19,692 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.


0.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Hansa Rostock get the match underway!
3.55
Noah Höfer barges into Jakob Gravesen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Gravesen stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.42
Simon Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Johan Benon collects the pass. Johan Benon plays the ball forward to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.03
Bakary Klimek changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bakary Klimek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.53
Juan-Carlos Alvarez comes in with a late challenge on Leon Helmer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Helmer runs off the knock.
22.55
Leon Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.52
With great vision, Dominic Glass plays the ball forward to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Richter who gathers it comfortably.
27.37
Noah Höfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Gerlach. Armin Gerlach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
28.29
Leon Helmer brings the ball forward. Leon Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Pascal Richter. What a save!
30.40
Noah Höfer catches Bakary Klimek on the ankles. The referee warns Noah Höfer to calm down! Bakary Klimek stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.10
Juan-Carlos Alvarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Pedro Pichichi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.47
Johan Benon flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Glass controls it well on his chest. Dominic Glass shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Pascal Richter manages to gather it.
40.16
Bakary Klimek threads the ball through to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
42.31
Kevin Schröder threads the ball through to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri plays a one-two with Jakob Gravesen and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Vincent Gohouri provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Pascal Richter manages to keep it out.
44.15
Johan Benon flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Glass whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
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. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with VfB Stuttgart kicking off!
47.51
Juan-Carlos Alvarez hits a low pass to Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Grossmann. With a superhuman jump, Ronald Grossmann connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.27
Kevin Schröder hits a low pass to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer brings the ball forward. Leon Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Alvarez.
53.02
Bakary Klimek threads a neat ball through to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.36
F.C. Hansa Rostock have made 3 substitutions with Nikolas Schrader replacing Gavin Jack, Mervin Redknapp replacing Moritz Kurth and Arno Bischoff replacing Ronald Grossmann .
61.43
Johan Benon brings the ball forward. Johan Benon knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.41
Sho Ishigawa advances with the ball. Sho Ishigawa chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Johan Benon. Johan Benon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Pascal Richter is on top of it.
66.55
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.52
Johan Benon flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Glass who takes it down. Dominic Glass shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.32
Johan Benon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Johan Benon lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pascal Richter with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
77.49
Simon Neuhaus hits a low pass to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek sees space and advances. Bakary Klimek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Sho Ishigawa plays the ball forward to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass makes a convincing header. Solid save from Pascal Richter.
81.44
Bakary Klimek threads a neat ball through to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks the ball forward to Jakob Gravesen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.43
Sho Ishigawa threads a neat ball through to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer knocks the ball forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
84.56
Mervin Redknapp knocks the ball forward to Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret whips in a cross ball towards Arno Bischoff. Arno Bischoff beats his man to it with a header. Pedro Pichichi comfortably punches it away to safety.
85.50
Leon Helmer advances with the ball. Leon Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Pascal Richter manages to keep it out.
89.16
Sho Ishigawa threads a neat ball through to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart! That's his third!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

F.C. Hansa Rostock

VfB Stuttgart
Goals
1
6
Shots on Target
2
12
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
16.9%
83.1%
Play Area
36.4%
44.2%
19.5%

Scorers
Billy Westwood 36
Dominic Glass 8, 53, 89
Vincent Gohouri 44
Jakob Gravesen 61, 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Glass of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings
1.Pascal Richter (GK)
7
2.Mark Impey (DEF)
6
3.Juan-Carlos Alvarez (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Armin Gerlach (DEF)
6
5.Noah Höfer (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Gavin Jack (MID)
6
7.Moritz Kurth (MID)
6
8.Billy Westwood (ATT)goal scored
6
9.Yazid Baret (ATT)
6
10.Marcel Hamann (ATT)
6
11.Ronald Grossmann (ATT)
6
 
12.Nikolas Schrader (MID)
6
13.Mervin Redknapp (MID)
6
14.Arno Bischoff (MID)
6

1.Pedro Pichichi (GK)
6
2.Sho Ishigawa (DEF)
6
3.Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
6
4.Alec Ferguson (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Schröder (DEF)
6
6.Bakary Klimek (MID)
8
7.Leon Helmer (MID)
7
8.Johan Benon (MID)
7
9.Dominic Glass (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jakob Gravesen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
7
11.Vincent Gohouri (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Rafael Arias (MID)
0
13.Eugenio Andres (ATT)
0
14.Robert Greaves (MID)
0