Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats Hansa Rostock 2-0 in DFB Pokal Clash

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
2–0
FT
Hansa Rostock
Hansa Rostock
Jan 19, 2022

RB Leipzig held on to defeat Hansa Rostock 2-0 in the DFB Pokal, securing their place in the next round. Y. Poulsen opened the scoring in the 6th minute with an assist from L. Klostermann, and D. Olmo added a second goal in the 82nd minute with an assist from C. Nkunku. Despite facing a stern test from the lower-league side, RB Leipzig maintained their composure and controlled the game.

Key Facts

  • • Y. Poulsen scored the first goal in the 6th minute with an assist from L. Klostermann
  • • D. Olmo scored the second goal in the 82nd minute with an assist from C. Nkunku
  • • S. Mamba and B. Bahn received yellow cards for Hansa Rostock
  • • RB Leipzig made five substitutions: B. Henrichs, M. Simakan, S. Bonnah, and H. Novoa Ramos came on, while D. Olmo, Konrad Laimer, C. Nkunku, and K. Kampl were substituted off

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (M)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (F)
  • 3 Angeliño (M)
  • 2 M. Simakan (D)
  • 32 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)
  • 14 T. Adams (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 André Silva
  • 27 K. Laimer
  • 25 Dani Olmo
  • 35 S. Bonnah
  • 38 Hugo Novoa
  • 31 Josep Martínez
  • 13 P. Tschauner
  • 37 S. Raebiger
  • 22 N. Mukiele

Hansa Rostock

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Kolke (G)
  • 3 J. Riedel (D)
  • 25 T. Meißner (D)
  • 4 D. Roßbach (D)
  • 23 J. Meier (D)
  • 27 C. Rizzuto (D)
  • 6 B. Rother (M)
  • 5 S. Rhein (M)
  • 14 S. Ingelsson (M)
  • 9 R. Munsy (F)
  • 11 S. Mamba (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 R. Malone
  • 7 N. Neidhart
  • 8 B. Bahn
  • 15 N. Fröling
  • 13 K. Schumacher
  • 30 B. Voll
  • 38 T. Schwede
  • 33 T. Martens
  • 39 P. Breier

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    6' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Poulsen · Assist: L. Klostermann
  2. Hansa Rostock
    23' Hansa Rostock Card · Yellow Card
    S. Mamba

    Foul

  3. Hansa Rostock
    46' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Damian Roßbach · On: Ryan Malone
  4. Hansa Rostock
    46' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Calogero Rizzuto · On: N. Neidhart
  5. Hansa Rostock
    46' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Rhein · On: B. Bahn
  6. Hansa Rostock
    53' Hansa Rostock Card · Yellow Card
    B. Bahn

    Foul

  7. Hansa Rostock
    69' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mamba · On: N. Froling
  8. RB Leipzig
    74' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Henrichs · On: Konrad Laimer
  9. RB Leipzig
    81' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Simakan · On: D. Olmo
  10. RB Leipzig
    82' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Olmo · Assist: C. Nkunku
  11. Hansa Rostock
    83' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Rother · On: K. Schumacher
  12. RB Leipzig
    86' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Kampl · On: S. Bonnah
  13. RB Leipzig
    86' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: H. Novoa Ramos

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Hansa Rostock
Fouls 3 9
Pass Accuracy 91% 73%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 4
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 876 303
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 74% 26%
Accurate Passes 801 221
Shots Inside Box 8 2
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Y. Poulsen's early goal in the 6th minute set the tone for RB Leipzig and gave them a significant advantage
  • ▸ D. Olmo's goal in the 82nd minute sealed the victory for RB Leipzig, putting Hansa Rostock out of contention in the DFB Pokal