Match Report
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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 FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 17,141 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus kick off and get the first half underway!
6.07
0-0Thomas Thielemann threads the ball through to Guillermo Castro. Guillermo Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Witte.
9.26
0-1Robbie Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Grot. Gerard Grot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.55
0-1Phil Matthews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joost Elshot. Joost Elshot knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Grot. Gerard Grot powers a header at goal. Armindo Cantona easily smothers it.
22.04
0-1Moritz Schnoor takes it forward alone. Moritz Schnoor knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Grot. Gerard Grot takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
24.22
Robbie Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Grot. Gerard Grot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Armindo Cantona easily smothers it!
28.29
Thomas Thielemann takes it forward alone. Thomas Thielemann shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.57
Max Schenning threads the ball through to Ruggero Cauet. Ruggero Cauet knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.53
Tobias Welke flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Scholz. Moritz Scholz kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Castro. Guillermo Castro tries a spectacular strike but Nico Metzger is on top of it.
40.38
0-1Tobias Welke hacks Moritz Schnoor from behind! The referee calls over Tobias Welke and warns him to calm down! Moritz Schnoor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Hansa Rostock get the second half underway!
55.31
0-1FC Energie Cottbus are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
57.17
Thomas Thielemann passes the ball forward to Moritz Scholz. Moritz Scholz chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.48
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.19
Phil Matthews makes a simple pass to Gerard Grot. Gerard Grot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armindo Cantona who gathers it comfortably.
67.25
Ruggero Cauet passes the ball forward to Guillermo Castro. Guillermo Castro goes all the way! Guillermo Castro tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.30
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.05
Thomas Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.36
Max Schenning makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Thielemann. Thomas Thielemann passes the ball forward to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Helmer.
77.16
Robbie Waters knocks the ball forward to Joost Elshot. Joost Elshot knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec James. Alec James takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Armindo Cantona!
78.40
Thomas Thielemann makes a probing pass to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright goes all the way! Jonathan Plowright shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.17
Nikolas Döring knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Castro. Guillermo Castro knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.47
Lars Witte knocks the ball forward to Phil Matthews. Phil Matthews knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec James. Alec James goes all the way! Alec James shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Armindo Cantona!
85.24
Thomas Thielemann advances with the ball. Thomas Thielemann threads the ball through to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.54
F.C. Hansa Rostock are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Energie Cottbus's defence.
90.00
Robbie Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joost Elshot. Joost Elshot kicks a strong pass forward to Alec James. Alec James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
25%
51.3%
23.7%
Scorers