Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at DKB-Arena where F.C. Hansa Rostock play host to Alemannia Aachen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Hoeness.


0.00
Alemannia Aachen kick off the first half!
2.23
Francisco Rodriguez sees Gerhard Kurth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Kurth knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Riemann. Martin Riemann rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Bakary Hollmer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.46
Florian Böhm flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Dominguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Martin Riemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Riemann whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Rodriguez. With a superhuman jump, Francisco Rodriguez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Bakary Hollmer.
21.21
Samir Birkwald flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Dominguez who brings the ball under control. Oscar Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Rodriguez. Francisco Rodriguez whips the ball goalwards with his head. Bakary Hollmer manages to gather it comfortably.
24.49
Colin Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Bartsch. Moritz Bartsch knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them back into the game!
27.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.10
Antonio Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Colin Gemmill who takes it down. Colin Gemmill makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Sven Schramm manages to gather it.
38.12
Moritz Sammer takes a quick throw-in, which Lennart Polheim takes on the chest. Lennart Polheim threads the ball through to Uwe Poschner. Uwe Poschner shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
39.46
Malte Fromm catches Lennart Polheim on the ankles. The referee warns Malte Fromm to calm down! Lennart Polheim stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Hansa Rostock appear unchanged since the first half. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alemannia Aachen players seem much more motivated whilst the F.C. Hansa Rostock players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Hansa Rostock get the second half underway!
47.46
Antonio Menendez hits a low pass to Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Poschner controls it well on his chest. Uwe Poschner advances inside the box! Uwe Poschner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Sven Schramm manages to keep it out.
49.20
Manuel Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Martin Riemann. Martin Riemann knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Fromm. Malte Fromm beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Bakary Hollmer had no chance!! Goal for F.C. Hansa Rostock!
54.25
Antonio Menendez threads a neat ball through to Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ciro Caccia.
55.38
Lennart Polheim makes a simple pass to Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer makes a defence splitting pass to Moritz Bartsch. Moritz Bartsch cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Sven Schramm reads it well. Fabulous save!
57.25
Daniel Herrera takes a quick throw-in, which Moritz Sammer takes on the chest. Moritz Sammer threads the ball through to Moritz Bartsch. Moritz Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Sven Schramm. Excellent save.
59.30
Antonio Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim threads the ball through to Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Bartsch. Moritz Bartsch outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Moritz Bartsch scores for Alemannia Aachen!!
61.30
Alemannia Aachen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
63.01
Lennart Polheim plays the ball forward to Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.42
Moritz Sammer knocks the ball forward to Moritz Bartsch. Moritz Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.06
Moritz Sammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Poschner. Uwe Poschner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Böhm.
75.26
Nikolas Backes threads a neat ball through to Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera sees Moritz Sammer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Sammer edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Moritz Sammer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.26
Alemannia Aachen have made a substitution with Mitchel Huizingh replacing Lennart Polheim .
81.27
Manuel Ferreira decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Rodriguez. Francisco Rodriguez makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.58
With great vision, Filipe Barros plays the ball forward to Moritz Bartsch. Moritz Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchel Huizingh. Mitchel Huizingh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sven Schramm who gathers it comfortably.
87.13
Malte Fromm hits a low pass to Martin Riemann. Martin Riemann threads a neat ball through to Oscar Dominguez. Some good footwork from Oscar Dominguez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
89.50
Malte Fromm kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Samir Birkwald kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Fromm. Malte Fromm flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Dominguez who brings the ball under control. Oscar Dominguez rushes past Antonio Menendez! Oscar Dominguez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
24.7%
47.9%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moritz Bartsch of Alemannia Aachen

Match Ratings
1.Sven Schramm (GK)
7
2.Ciro Caccia (DEF)
6
3.Samir Birkwald (DEF)
6
4.Florian Böhm (DEF)
6
5.Hauke Hollmer (MID)
6
6.Gerhard Kurth (MID)
6
7.Malte Fromm (MID)goal scored
7
8.Manuel Ferreira (MID)
7
9.Oscar Dominguez (ATT)
6
10.Martin Riemann (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Francisco Rodriguez (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Hanssen (DEF)
0
13.Filippo Pisano (MID)
0
14.Youssef Ax (ATT)
0

1.Bakary Hollmer (GK)
6
2.Lennart Helmer (DEF)
6
3.Nikolas Backes (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Barros (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Menendez (DEF)
6
6.Lennart Polheim (MID)goal scored
8
7.Moritz Sammer (MID)goal scored
9
8.Daniel Herrera (MID)
6
9.Moritz Bartsch (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Colin Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Uwe Poschner (ATT)
6
 
12.Darius Fletcher (GK)
0
13.Mitchel Huizingh (MID)
6
14.Hauke Haller (MID)
0