Germany round-up: Strong start for Hansa
Wednesday, August 14, 2002
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FC Hansa Rostock opened up their 1. Bundesliga campaign with victory at TSV 1860 München.
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FC Hansa Rostock opened up their 1. Bundesliga campaign with an unexpected 2-0 victory at TSV 1860 München.
Distinct underdogs
Hansa, who just avoided relegation last season, started the match as distinct underdogs. But a first-half goal on his debut from Marco Vorbeck and a second from Swede Marcus Lantz gave Hansa maximum points.
Nightmare start
1860's nightmare start to the season was complete when captain Marco Kurz was dismissed in the 86th minute for a second bookable offence. The match could not be played at the weekend due to the European Athletics Championships being staged in the Olympiastadion.