Match Report
In the standings it was Hansa Rostock 6th on 12 points, Waldhof Mannheim 9th on 10 — separated by 2. Against a league average of 1.64 goals per team per game, Hansa Rostock ran at 2.14 scored and 2.14 conceded, Waldhof Mannheim at 1.57 and 1.43.
8 meetings are on record — 4 won by Hansa Rostock, 2 by Waldhof Mannheim, 2 drawn, at 2.38 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 38% of the wins in this fixture.
The venue was Ostseestadion, with room for 29,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Waldhof Mannheim led 2-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-3.
Goal scorers
Hansa Rostock: Andreas Voglsammer (45'), Bernie Lennemann (55'), Florian Carstens (76') · Waldhof Mannheim: Julian Ulbricht (7'), Julian Rieckmann (29'), L. Bierschenk (50')
Key stats
Possession: Hansa Rostock 61% · Waldhof Mannheim 39% · Total shots: 19-9 · On target: 8-4 · Corners: 5-2