Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 19,289 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
3.49
0-0Lennart Eilts decides to run forward with the ball. Lennart Eilts kicks a strong pass forward to Nils Sachs. Nils Sachs passes the ball forward but Simon Higginbotham is offside!
9.27
0-0Jonathan Plowright comes in with a late challenge on Florian Lindner. Jonathan Plowright is warned by the referee! Florian Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.58
0-0Oliver Heiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Sachs. Nils Sachs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.53
1-0Anton Engels deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison makes a probing pass to Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham plays a perfect one-two with Nils Sachs and rushes in on goal... Simon Higginbotham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Armindo Cantona has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.00
Jorge Vieira threads the ball through to Oliver Heiser. Oliver Heiser makes a probing pass to Nils Sachs. Nils Sachs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Higginbotham but he's offside!
21.46
1-0Lennart Eilts passes the ball forward to Benjamin Pelé. Benjamin Pelé flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Roth. Thomas Roth finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.14
Tobias Welke chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Castro. Guillermo Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.09
Nikolas Döring sees a break and surges forward. Nikolas Döring deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Plowright but the linesman indicates offside!
28.09
Nikolas Döring flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Castro. Guillermo Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Scholz. Moritz Scholz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.11
1-0Benjamin Pelé comes in with a late challenge on Ruggero Cauet. The referee calls over Benjamin Pelé and shows him a yellow card! Ruggero Cauet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.02
Anton Engels flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Heiser. Oliver Heiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham goes all the way! Simon Higginbotham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
44.36
Paul Matthäus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Döring. Nikolas Döring chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Castro. Guillermo Castro shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Hansa Rostock get the second half underway!
53.12
Benjamin Pelé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.44
John Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Roth but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.01
Benjamin Pelé makes a probing pass to Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armindo Cantona who gathers it comfortably.
59.22
1-0Paul Matthäus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolas Döring. Nikolas Döring kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Scholz. Moritz Scholz goes all the way! Moritz Scholz takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Hauke Schönenborn easily smothers it!
60.16
Oliver Heiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Roth. Thomas Roth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Armindo Cantona easily smothers it!
61.52
Tobias Welke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Hauke Schönenborn.
63.07
Thomas Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Scholz. Moritz Scholz heads the ball goalwards but somehow Hauke Schönenborn manages to keep it out.
65.04
Jorge Vieira threads the ball through to Benjamin Pelé. Benjamin Pelé knocks the ball forward to Thomas Roth. Thomas Roth shoots from 20 yards but somehow Armindo Cantona manages to keep it out.
66.53
Anton Engels knocks the ball forward to Benjamin Pelé. Benjamin Pelé flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.18
Thomas Thielemann clumsily knocks into Benjamin Pelé. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benjamin Pelé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.11
Oliver Heiser makes a beautiful solo run. Oliver Heiser lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Sachs. Nils Sachs heads the ball goalwards but Armindo Cantona is on top of it.
78.43
Max Schenning flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Döring. Nikolas Döring passes the ball forward to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright plays a perfect one-two with Guillermo Castro and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Plowright tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.40
Ruggero Cauet passes the ball forward to Moritz Scholz. Moritz Scholz shoots from distance. Hauke Schönenborn easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
25.9%
45.9%
28.2%
Scorers