Hansa Rostock missed the first victory: tie against Dortmund II

Hansa Rostock missed the first victory: tie against Dortmund II

The third round of the new third division season has for the F.C. Hansa Rostock did not bring the hoped -for first win. The second team of Borussia Dortmund was a guest in the Baltic Sea Stadium, and despite a strong performance in the first half, the Rostockers were only able to satisfy themselves with a 1-1 draw. The decision was only made in the fifth minute of stoppage time, which made the disappointment all the greater.

The Rostock team, under the direction of coach Bernd Hollerbach, had suffered a setback last week at the cup game against Hertha BSC and therefore had to change his line -up. For the left -wing players Neidhart and Schuster, Lebeau and Mejdr came into play. The hosts started powerfully and created good opportunities, but the game did not run as planned.

Rostock goal and controversial decisions

The Rostock players put the Dortmund pressure under pressure. Particularly noteworthy is the former Dortmund Franz Pfanne, who hit the post in the first section with a header. In the following minute, Nils Fröhling failed due to Dortmund's goalkeeper Lotka, who shone in this Situation. But the Rostockers took effectively a serious mistake of the goalies: after a catastrophic bad pass, Cedric Harenbrock conquered the ball and shot on the goal. The shot was deflected by Wätjen and led to the deserved leadership for the home side.

The Rostock pushed for another goal, but did not manage to convert their superiority into countable things. Another goal was not recognized after a controversial offset decision by the referee, which heated the minds on the Rostock bank. In return, the Dortmund managed to create their first real chance shortly afterwards, but Schumacher clarified on the line.

In the second half, however, the game folds down significantly. The excitement of the first round gave way to a rather unexplored course of the game in which Rostock continued to look for the opportunity to expand the lead. Adrian Lebeau had the opportunity to mark it 2-0, but failed again due to Lotka.

The guests from Dortmund came to a crucial moment towards the end of the game. In the 83rd minute, Rostock's keeper Max Hagemoser parried a tight shot from Eberwein. But suddenly when everything indicated a Rostock victory, a chipball from Eberwein on Hettwer ensured that the Dortmund still achieved the equalization. Hettwer was not asked for long and overcame Hagemoser with a precise shot immediately before the final whistle.

Current situation in the table

The disappointment about the draw has an immediate consequence at Hansa Rostock: the team slipped to one of the direct relegation places. The table shows that the F.C. Hansa Rostock has now fallen to the last place in the league, with only two points scored after three games. This makes the upcoming away game against Viktoria Cologne all the more important on Friday.

The coming week will be crucial for Bernd Hollerbach's team. It will soon be shown whether you can get out of this sporting misery and take your first victory. The fans hope for a turn in the game against Viktoria Cologne, because the time to score is becoming increasingly scarce.

Next challenge for Rostock

With the resignation at the bottom of the table, the team is now dealing intensively with the upcoming tasks. The trainers and players have to make an effort to regain the trust of the fans. The pressure is growing, and the challenge of finally winning the first victory in the season cannot be ignored. It remains to be seen whether the Rostockers can pull valuable teachings from the defeat and whether they can show the necessary consistency and the fighting spirit in the next games to improve their location.

The situation of the F.C. Hansa Rostock in the third division is formative for the history of the association, which was founded in 1965. The past few years have been characterized by ascent and descents as well as constancy problems for the Rostockers. After a successful time in the 2nd Bundesliga a few years ago, the club fell back to third class, which initiated a new era in the club's history. Trainers and management are now faced with the challenge of positioning the club stable again in the upper half of the table.

The change of the squad

In preparation for the new season, Hansa Rostock lost several players, which poses a challenge for the squad. Players like Hanno Behrens and Pascal Testroet changed the club while young talents were integrated into the team. These changes in the team not only require adaptations in the style of play, but also a new hierarchy on the pitch, which requires the integration of young players who may not yet have the necessary experience.

The positive development of the team could depend on how well coach Bernd Hollerbach knows how to strengthen communication and team feeling. A strong team structure can be crucial to keep the nerves in critical moments, such as the bitter draw against Dortmund II.

Current statistics on the third division season

After the third matchday, the F.C. So far, Hansa Rostock has only collected one point, which stirs up the worries about the descent. The last win in the third division was a few weeks ago, which is a worrying trend. According to current statistics, the goal balance of the association is 2: 3, and the team is in the 20th place in the table, which increases the pressure on future games. The upcoming opponent Viktoria Cologne will be an important challenge for Hansa to finally secure the first three in the season.

In addition to the direct performance on the square, external factors must also be observed. The viewer resonance is crucial for the mood in the stadium and the feeling of connection with the association. Rostock traditionally has a loyal fan base, but with such a starting point that could be important for the upcoming home games.