Match Report


FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg     F.C. Hansa RostockF.C. Hansa Rostock
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Vincenzo HallerV. Haller82
G
1
G
69Pascal RichterP. Richter
Rainer MasurR. Masur79
D
2
D
75Mark ImpeyM. Impey
Richard DaviesR. Davies75
D
3
D
70Juan-Carlos AlvarezJ. Alvarez
Nicolas BuchwaldN. Buchwald75
D
4
D
67Armin GerlachA. Gerlach
Gerhard HollmerG. Hollmer82
D
5
D
55Noah HöferN. Höfer
Linus SchrammL. Schramm83
M
captain6
M
72Gavin JackG. Jack
Pascal BirkwaldP. Birkwald86
M
7
M
72Moritz KurthM. Kurth
Nils BartschN. Bartsch81
M
8
A
67Billy WestwoodB. Westwood
Stefan BreitnerS. Breitner89
A
9
A
65Yazid BaretY. Baret
Sven BusseS. Busse73
A
10
A
63Marcel HamannM. Hamann
Arno GelbA. Gelb75
A
11captain
A
63Ronald GrossmannR. Grossmann
 
Samuel SuggsS. Suggs75
D
12
M
68Nikolas SchraderN. Schrader
Anton KaiserA. Kaiser81
M
13
M
66Mervin RedknappM. Redknapp
Simon BierhoffS. Bierhoff72
A
14
M
65Arno BischoffA. Bischoff

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 17,703 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg 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 Rodolfo Gomez.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Nürnberg get the match underway!
2.14
Gavin Jack flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Kurth who gracefully takes it down. Moritz Kurth shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.53
Gavin Jack comes in with a late challenge on Richard Davies. The referee brings Gavin Jack to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Davies runs off the knock.
16.28
Moritz Kurth catches Nils Bartsch on the ankles. Moritz Kurth is shown the yellow card! Nils Bartsch stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.40
Gavin Jack makes a simple pass to Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.50
Sven Busse sees Arno Gelb in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Alvarez.
28.53
With some swift thinking, Moritz Kurth plays the ball forward to Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.00
Gavin Jack catches Linus Schramm on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Jack and shows him a yellow card! Linus Schramm stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.10
Nicolas Buchwald makes a probing pass to Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch knocks the ball forward to Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
33.19
Moritz Kurth knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Hollmer.
34.01
Gerhard Hollmer threads the ball through to Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pascal Richter manages to gather it easily.
38.44
Pascal Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pascal Richter smothers it!
39.56
Nils Bartsch makes an attacking run forward. Nils Bartsch knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Richter who gathers it comfortably.
40.44
Pascal Birkwald makes a simple pass to Sven Busse. Sven Busse whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner makes a convincing header. Pascal Richter manages to gather it effortlessly.
44.20
Pascal Birkwald flicks a high ball forward to Nils Bartsch who takes it down. Nils Bartsch makes a probing pass to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sven Busse. Sven Busse muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Pascal Richter is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nürnberg players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock start the second half!
51.06
Pascal Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Linus Schramm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Schramm rushes past Juan-Carlos Alvarez! Linus Schramm shoots from just inside the box but Pascal Richter reads it well. Excellent save!
54.02
Pascal Birkwald kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
59.23
Arno Gelb hacks Juan-Carlos Alvarez from behind! The referee calls over Arno Gelb and shows him a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Alvarez runs off the knock.
60.15
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 .
66.26
Yazid Baret catches Richard Davies on the ankles. The referee calls over Yazid Baret and warns him to calm down! Richard Davies gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.19
Nikolas Schrader comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Breitner. Nikolas Schrader is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Breitner stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.12
Nicolas Buchwald arcs the ball upfield. Sven Busse whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald heads the ball goalwards but somehow Pascal Richter manages to keep it out.
75.16
Rainer Masur flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Birkwald who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Pascal Birkwald plays the ball forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Pascal Richter manages to keep it out.
81.58
Mervin Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.31
Armin Gerlach makes a strong solo run forward. Armin Gerlach sees space and advances. Armin Gerlach plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Westwood and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rainer Masur hacks Armin Gerlach from behind! Penalty not given!!
85.00
With great vision, Mervin Redknapp plays the ball forward to Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret rushes past Richard Davies! Yazid Baret muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
87.29
Nils Bartsch makes a simple pass to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Nürnberg

F.C. Hansa Rostock
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
25%
43.4%
31.6%

Scorers
Sven Busse 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sven Busse of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Vincenzo Haller (GK)
6
2.Rainer Masur (DEF)
6
3.Richard Davies (DEF)
6
4.Nicolas Buchwald (DEF)
7
5.Gerhard Hollmer (DEF)
6
6.Linus Schramm (MID)
7
7.Pascal Birkwald (MID)
8
8.Nils Bartsch (MID)
7
9.Stefan Breitner (ATT)
6
10.Sven Busse (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Arno Gelb (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Samuel Suggs (DEF)
0
13.Anton Kaiser (MID)
0
14.Simon Bierhoff (ATT)
0

1.Pascal Richter (GK)
8
2.Mark Impey (DEF)
6
3.Juan-Carlos Alvarez (DEF)
6
4.Armin Gerlach (DEF)
7
5.Noah Höfer (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Jack (MID)yellow card
5
7.Moritz Kurth (MID)yellow card
6
8.Billy Westwood (ATT)
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