Highlights
HSV triumph!
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
Hamburg clinch the three points!
Right at the death, and Hamburg have a second! The visitors counter, and Andras Nemeth finishes it off to score his first goal for HSV!
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
90'
+ 3
Benes and Reis shoot!
A good parry from Kolke thwarts substitute Benes before he keeps Reis low drive out with his foot.
90'
+ 2
Last chance?
The ball bounces around in the area, but Heuer Fernandes gratefully collects the ball to end the danger.
90'
+ 1
Hamburg strong at the back
Walter's team are looking resolute at the back as they try to see the game out.
90'
Substitution
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
86'
Substitution
86'
Glatzel chance!
A great opening for Glatzel to put the game to bed, but he gets the timing of his header wrong as it goes wide of the target.
83'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
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81'
Roßbach sent off
A second yellow card for Damian Roßbach sees him leave the field of play. A blow to Hansa's hopes of nicking a point, you'd think.
80'
Nothing decided yet
10 minutes left and it's all still to play for!
75'
Plenty of chances for both sides
Goal attempts
7off target
2on target
10off target
4on target
74'
Rostock on top!
Another effort for the home side, with Ingelsson forcing Heuer Fernandes into a diving stop. Can they make this pressure count?
74'
Substitution
71'
Unlucky again!
This time, Verhoek strokes home via the post, but he is also offside and the goal therefore doesn't stand.
69'
So close!!
Rostock think they have an equaliser when Svante Ingelsson slots past Daniel Heuer Fernandes, but the offside flag is raised and the goal is chalked off for offside! Should give them belief to keep going, though.
68'
Substitution
65'
Chance!
Bakery Jatta gets his head on a free-kick, but can only put his effort over the bar.
62'
Substitution
61'
Hamburg in control
'Die Rothosen' are starting to turn the screw here, but they need another goal to be able to relax.
57'
Hamburg lead the xGoals
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.39
1.44
0
Goals
52'
HOW??
How have Hamburg not scored? First, Kolke makes a save, before another effort is cleared off the line. Then, a combination of Kolke and the post denies Dompe. Still just the one goal in it!
Reis on target
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49'
40 minutes for Rostock to find an equaliser
A point for the hosts would see them move three points ahead of the bottom three.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 2
Hamburg lead
Reis' late first-half strike means HSV go into the interval in front. Walter will be happy, but Glöckner will be eager for his side to show more in the final third as they look to get something out of this match.
Half-time
45'
+ 1
43'
Glatzel tries his luck!
Hamburg are looking to extend their advantage before the break as Robert Glatzel fires at goal from an angle. Kolke does well to save, though.
41'
Hamburg in front!
A bit of pinball in the box, and the ball falls to Reis, who slots through Kolke's legs to give his side the lead!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
40'
Half-time approaching
Just five minutes left now before the interval.
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32'
Few opportunities
Little in the way of clear-cut chances, with both defences standing firm.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
First for Glöckner
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25'
Rostock slowly moving forward
The hosts are now managing to get forward a little more.
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Hamburg looking hungry
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18'
Just wide!
Moritz Heyer's measured drive flies narrowly wide of the post. Hamburg looking the most dangerous at the moment!
16'
Save!
Jean-Luc Dompe tests Markus Kolke, who makes a solid save.
13'
Evenly-matched
Both teams are looking to pass the ball and put pressure on their opponents.
9'
Hamburg on the ball
Possession (%)
3664
7'
On thin ice
Already a yellow for Heyer. Not exactly the best start for the central defender.
4'
Chance!
John Verhoek fires over the bar from close range as Rostock get their first sighter.
1'
Here we go!
Hamburg get us going!
Kick-off!
Electric atmosphere
The fans of both sides are making themselves heard as the players prepare to enter the field!
Rostock starting XI
Kolke (c) - Ananou, van Drongelen, Roßbach - Pröger, Neidhart, Fröde, Schumacher, Ingelsson, Duljevic - Verhoek
Rostock subs
Körber, Lucoqui, Malone, Dressel, Lee, Rhein, Schröter, Fröling, Munsy
Hamburg subs
Raab, Mikelbrencis, Bilbija, Benes, Kittel, Montero, Nemeth, Katterbach, Kisilowski
The view from Hamburg
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The view from Rostock
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Head-to-head
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Bundesliga calling for Hamburg?
Today offers the visitors the opportunity to put some distance between themselves and Heidenheim in third. They have won four of their last five games, including a 4-2 victory over Eintracht Braunschweig last time out and, after a five-year hiatus from the top tier, it could finally be their time to return to the elite. Three points here would only help their chances.
Rostock looking for first home win of 2023
Hansa started the new calendar year with a 2-0 away defeat at the hands of high-flying Heidenheim, and they will be eager to get up and running at the Ostseestadion in 2023 against another of the Bundesliga 2's best sides. While they are 11th in the table, they sit just two points above the relegation play-off spot, so a draw or better here would be a huge boost.
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