Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 16,928 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 Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Beckenbauer.


0.00
Karlsruher SC kick off and get the match underway!
2.49
Noah Höfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Alvarez. Juan-Carlos Alvarez chips the ball to his team mate, Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fredrik Richards manages to gather it.
4.36
Juan-Carlos Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack makes a probing pass to Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann makes a deft header. Fredrik Richards effortlessly picks it out of the air!
12.18
Billy Westwood hits a low pass to Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.39
Alexander Roth hits a low pass to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher laces a through ball forward to Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Pascal Richter!
18.05
Clive Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.47
Moritz Kurth hits a low pass to Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Kurth. Moritz Kurth fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
27.54
Alexander Roth flicks a high ball forward to Colin Marr who takes it down. Colin Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Alvarez.
28.07
Gavin Jack knocks the ball to his team mate, Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Richards who gathers it comfortably.
30.26
Jakob Frieser passes the ball forward to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
32.36
Jakob Frieser flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Diez who brings the ball under control. Hugo Diez shoots from long range but it is miles over!
33.52
Alexander Roth makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Roth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.58
Yazid Baret hacks Billy Souness from behind! Yazid Baret is warned by the referee! Billy Souness carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Adrian Sherwood plays the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Roth. With a superhuman jump, Alexander Roth connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Pascal Richter keeps it out!
40.10
Armin Gerlach brings the ball forward. Armin Gerlach makes an attacking run forward. Armin Gerlach cuts inside the box! Armin Gerlach strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.12
Adrian Sherwood makes a beautiful solo run. Adrian Sherwood finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off!
47.01
Juan-Carlos Alvarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Kurth. Moritz Kurth shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
51.38
With a delightful solo run, Clive Fletcher stretches the opposition's defence. Clive Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Kurth.
55.21
Gavin Jack knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
59.26
Hugo Diez flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Sherwood who brings the ball under control. Adrian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Richter who gathers it comfortably.
60.42
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 .
66.58
Jakob Frieser threads a neat ball through to Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth plays the ball forward to Hugo Diez who has made a great run into the box. Hugo Diez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Diez!
69.48
Nikolas Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Billy Westwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret powers a header at goal but Fredrik Richards is on top of it.
75.05
Juan-Carlos Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Redknapp. Mervin Redknapp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.29
Billy Souness makes a simple pass to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
78.08
Adrian Sherwood makes a simple pass to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Richter who gathers it comfortably.
79.58
Mervin Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Bischoff. Arno Bischoff shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.03
Jakob Frieser takes it forward alone. Jakob Frieser rushes past Mervin Redknapp! Jakob Frieser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.18
Armin Gerlach makes a simple pass to Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood sees Marcel Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.32
Billy Souness sees Jakob Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Frieser passes the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Pascal Richter as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
88.15
Alexander Roth takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Arno Bischoff reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.26
Clive Fletcher sees space and advances. Clive Fletcher shoots from distance. Pascal Richter gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
32.1%
44%
23.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Frieser of Karlsruher SC

Match Ratings
1.Pascal Richter (GK)
7
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)
6
7.Moritz Kurth (MID)
6
8.Billy Westwood (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Yazid Baret (ATT)
6
10.Marcel Hamann (ATT)
7
11.Ronald Grossmann (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Nikolas Schrader (MID)
6
13.Mervin Redknapp (MID)
6
14.Arno Bischoff (MID)
6

1.Fredrik Richards (GK)
7
2.Arno Krüger (DEF)
6
3.Billy Souness (DEF)
6
4.Victor Fuentes (DEF)
6
5.Stanislas Bah (DEF)
6
6.Alexander Roth (MID)
8
7.Jakob Frieser (MID)goal scored
9
8.Clive Fletcher (MID)
7
9.Colin Marr (ATT)
6
10.Hugo Diez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Adrian Sherwood (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kevin Prantl (DEF)
0
13.Hamada Petitjean (ATT)
0
14.Julian Kuzorra (GK)
0