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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Millerntor-Stadion where FC St. Pauli play F.C. Hansa Rostock in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC St. Pauli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.


0.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock start the match!
4.38
Julian Kohler comes in with a late challenge on Hauke Knapp. Julian Kohler is shown the yellow card! Hauke Knapp carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.40
Bakary Schrader chips the ball to his team mate, Riad Amrani. Showing composure, Riad Amrani laces a through ball forward to Julian Streich. Julian Streich knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
14.52
Kai Stiepermann sees space and advances. Kai Stiepermann runs straight at the defence! Kai Stiepermann comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Helder Campos is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
20.21
Jermaine Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Regi Olfers controls it well on his chest. Regi Olfers flicks a high ball forward to Mario Moreira who takes it down. Mario Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
22.39
With a delightful solo run, Hauke Knapp stretches the opposition's defence. Hauke Knapp lofts in a cross ball towards Brett Kalac. Brett Kalac heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.40
Julian Kohler makes a probing pass to Mario Moreira. Mario Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Scheffler. Hauke Scheffler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.06
Bakary Schrader threads a neat ball through to Riad Amrani. Riad Amrani chips the ball to his team mate, Brett Kalac. Brett Kalac plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Poschner and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Brett Kalac provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
32.09
Kai Stiepermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan De Francesco. Jonathan De Francesco edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jonathan De Francesco provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.48
Jan Prantl threads the ball through to Julian Streich. Julian Streich shoots from 20 yards. Mario Semedo gets down and covers it.
40.26
Lennart Döring threads a neat ball through to Brett Kalac. Brett Kalac whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Döring. Lennart Döring directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mario Semedo gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
42.36
Bakary Schrader clumsily knocks into Jonathan De Francesco. The referee brings Bakary Schrader to one side and gives him a warning! Jonathan De Francesco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.07
Helder Campos darts forward. Helder Campos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Helder Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Streich. Julian Streich gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC St. Pauli appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC St. Pauli kick off the second half!
54.10
Kai Stiepermann makes a probing pass to Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Moreira and advances towards the goal... Julian Kohler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.59
Nico Völler threads a neat ball through to Regi Olfers. Regi Olfers flicks a high pass forward to Julian Kohler who brings the ball under control. Julian Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Moreira. Mario Moreira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Luís Montes picks it out of the air!
63.33
Helder Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Döring. Lennart Döring knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.50
Orlando Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Szepan who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Szepan plays the ball forward to Mario Moreira. Mario Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan De Francesco. With a superhuman jump, Jonathan De Francesco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Luís Montes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.40
Regi Olfers receives the ball from a throw-in from Julian Kohler. Regi Olfers kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Stiepermann. Kai Stiepermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Moreira. Mario Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Szepan. Kevin Szepan whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Szepan!
72.54
Without breaking stride, Kai Stiepermann plays the ball forward to Hauke Scheffler. Hauke Scheffler shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Luís Montes. Excellent save.
73.12
Nico Schramm flicks the ball to his team mate, Riad Amrani. Riad Amrani hits a low pass to Brett Kalac. Brett Kalac knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.06
FC St. Pauli have made a substitution with Ian Waters replacing Orlando Meeuwis .
78.09
Julian Streich flicks a high pass forward to Riad Amrani who brings the ball under control. Riad Amrani knocks in a cross ball towards Brett Kalac. Brett Kalac connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
84.47
Kevin Szepan kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler skips past Nico Schramm! Julian Kohler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.52
Ian Waters threads the ball through to Jonathan De Francesco. Jonathan De Francesco shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
90.00
Jermaine Winterburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Scheffler. Hauke Scheffler decides to run forward with the ball. Hauke Scheffler cuts inside the box! Hauke Scheffler rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 52.112676056338 vs 47.887323943662
Play Area
Home team third: 28.17%, Midfield: 42.25%, Away team third: 29.58%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan De Francesco of FC St. Pauli

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Mario Semedo (GK)
7
2. Nico Völler (DEF)
6
6
5. Regi Olfers (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Szepan (MID)
8
7
8. Julian Kohler (MID)
7
9. Mario Moreira (ATT)
8
11. Hauke Scheffler (ATT)
8

12. Ian Waters (DEF)
6
13. Sebastian Munoz (MID)
0

1. Luís Montes (GK)
6
2. Helder Campos (DEF)
7
6
4. Nico Schramm (DEF)
6
5. Hauke Knapp (MID)
6
6
7. Riad Amrani (MID)
6
8. Jan Prantl (MID)
6
10. Lennart Döring (ATT)
6
11. Brett Kalac (ATT)
8

0
13. Nikolas Brehme (MID)
0
14. Alec Law (ATT)
0