Match Report


F.C. Hansa RostockF.C. Hansa Rostock     Hannover 96Hannover 96
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pascal RichterP. Richter69
G
1
G
63Torsten BorchardT. Borchard
Mark ImpeyM. Impey75
D
2
D
78Darl LambersD. Lambers
Juan-Carlos AlvarezJ. Alvarez70
D
3
D
76Ruel RodgersR. Rodgers
Armin GerlachA. Gerlach67
D
4captain
D
69Gaspar NascimentoG. Nascimento
Noah HöferN. Höfer55
D
5
M
70Alexandre RamosA. Ramos
Gavin JackG. Jack72
M
6
M
70Denny Van Der SarD. Van Der Sar
Moritz KurthM. Kurth72
M
7
M
70Linus FrieserL. Frieser
Billy WestwoodB. Westwood67
A
8
M
64Alexander StiepermannA. Stiepermann
Yazid BaretY. Baret65
A
9
A
67Juan-Carlos MonteroJ. Montero
Marcel HamannM. Hamann63
A
10
A
66Jimmy ArveladzeJ. Arveladze
Ronald GrossmannR. Grossmann63
A
captain11
A
62Philipp BirnbaumP. Birnbaum
 
Nikolas SchraderN. Schrader68
M
12
D
69Anthony KanuA. Kanu
Mervin RedknappM. Redknapp66
M
13
A
62Evans CarnascialiE. Carnasciali
Arno BischoffA. Bischoff65
M
14
G
61Jorge FariaJ. Faria

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 16,881 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 Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.


0.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Hansa Rostock get the match underway!
2.41
Alexandre Ramos threads a neat ball through to Philipp Birnbaum. Philipp Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Richter who gathers it comfortably.
6.50
Gavin Jack deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Torsten Borchard.
9.39
Gaspar Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denny Van Der Sar. Denny Van Der Sar makes an attacking run forward. Denny Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.46
Denny Van Der Sar takes a long throw-in. Juan-Carlos Montero threads the ball through to Philipp Birnbaum. Philipp Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.14
Darl Lambers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Nascimento. Gaspar Nascimento flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Montero who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Montero shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
15.42
Darl Lambers threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.40
Noah Höfer flicks a high ball forward to Billy Westwood who takes it down. Billy Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.49
Gavin Jack flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Torsten Borchard had no chance!! Goal for F.C. Hansa Rostock!
33.44
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.15
Ruel Rodgers sweeps the ball up the wings. Juan-Carlos Montero cuts inside the box! Juan-Carlos Montero rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.04
Moritz Kurth makes a simple pass to Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
40.45
Armin Gerlach hits a low pass to Moritz Kurth. Moritz Kurth hits a low pass to Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Linus Frieser sees Alexander Stiepermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Stiepermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Hansa Rostock appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hannover 96 kick off!
47.31
Ronald Grossmann hacks Gaspar Nascimento from behind! The referee calls over Ronald Grossmann and shows him a yellow card! Gaspar Nascimento runs off the knock.
48.20
Juan-Carlos Montero catches Moritz Kurth on the ankles. Juan-Carlos Montero is given a warning by the referee! Moritz Kurth stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.44
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 .
61.46
Jimmy Arveladze controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Richter who gathers it comfortably.
63.24
Darl Lambers threads a neat ball through to Denny Van Der Sar. Denny Van Der Sar makes a simple pass, allowing Philipp Birnbaum to run into the box. Philipp Birnbaum rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Pascal Richter manages to gather it.
65.21
Billy Westwood hacks Alexandre Ramos from behind! The referee brings Billy Westwood to one side and gives him a warning! Alexandre Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.18
Juan-Carlos Alvarez takes it forward alone. Juan-Carlos Alvarez hits a low pass to Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
69.46
Juan-Carlos Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Schrader collects the pass. Nikolas Schrader passes the ball forward to Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann plays a quick one-two with Billy Westwood and rushes in on goal... Marcel Hamann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.13
Hannover 96 are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
77.59
Denny Van Der Sar kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Montero. With a superhuman jump, Juan-Carlos Montero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Pascal Richter didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
78.04
Noah Höfer passes the ball forward to Arno Bischoff. Arno Bischoff plays a one-two with Marcel Hamann and rushes in on goal... Arno Bischoff rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.21
Nikolas Schrader makes a probing pass to Arno Bischoff. Arno Bischoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.06
Juan-Carlos Alvarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Redknapp. Mervin Redknapp changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mervin Redknapp whips in a cross ball towards Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Gaspar Nascimento's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
88.58
Billy Westwood takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Darl Lambers chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
89.32
Showing composure, Mervin Redknapp plays the ball forward to Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Bischoff. Arno Bischoff makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

F.C. Hansa Rostock

Hannover 96
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
30.7%
44%
25.3%

Scorers
Billy Westwood 30
Arno Bischoff 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Westwood of F.C. Hansa Rostock

Match Ratings