Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play Piacenza in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and Piacenza are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and Piacenza are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Piacenza get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Pascal Jurion passes the ball forward to Sven Müller. Sven Müller whips in a cross ball towards Julien Häfner. Julien Häfner powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.32
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
4.27
Tobías Aguirre chips the ball to his team mate, Fatik Neeskens. Fatik Neeskens sees space and advances. Fatik Neeskens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.11
0-0Simon Hendl surges forward with the ball. Simon Hendl makes a probing pass to Sven Müller. Sven Müller threads the ball through to Julien Häfner. Julien Häfner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Elias Starkl.
14.56
Pascal Jurion sees a break and surges forward. Pascal Jurion kicks a strong pass forward to Julien Häfner. Julien Häfner shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Elias Starkl manages to gather it comfortably.
18.54
Patrice Libbra knocks the ball forward to Daniel Mcgovern. Daniel Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Bastin. Graeme Bastin shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
20.16
Arno Seifert knocks the ball forward to Sixto Paz. Sixto Paz goes all the way! Sixto Paz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
24.09
Fatik Neeskens makes a probing pass to Sven Müller. Sven Müller plays a perfect one-two with Julien Häfner and rushes in on goal... Sven Müller rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
28.32
Kristján Ólafsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Seifert. Arno Seifert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Bastin. Graeme Bastin goes all the way! Graeme Bastin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jean Francois Casanova!
30.58
Fatik Neeskens makes a probing pass to Mangué Kroupi. Mangué Kroupi lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Müller. Sven Müller heads the ball goalwards. Elias Starkl easily smothers it.
33.09
Gareth Haynes brings the ball forward. Gareth Haynes goes all the way! Gareth Haynes tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Elias Starkl.
38.48
0-0Julien Häfner clumsily knocks into Kristján Ólafsson. Julien Häfner is given a warning by the referee! Kristján Ólafsson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.48
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.12
Piacenza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bayer Leverkusen's defence.
45.00
Federico Lombardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Graf. Nico Graf kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Bastin. Graeme Bastin goes all the way! Graeme Bastin rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off the second half!
47.58
Pascal Jurion threads the ball through to Julien Häfner. Julien Häfner finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Elias Starkl!
48.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
51.02
0-0Tobías Aguirre passes the ball forward to Gareth Haynes. Gareth Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Mangué Kroupi. Mangué Kroupi passes the ball forward but Julien Häfner is offside!
54.37
0-1Luca Cossato advances with the ball. Luca Cossato lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Mcgovern. Daniel Mcgovern powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.07
Pascal Jurion controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julien Häfner. Julien Häfner plays a perfect one-two with Sven Müller and rushes in on goal... Julien Häfner takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Elias Starkl!
60.24
Tobías Aguirre flicks the ball to his team mate, Fatik Neeskens. Fatik Neeskens kicks a strong pass forward to Mangué Kroupi. Mangué Kroupi knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Müller. Sven Müller heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.43
Tobías Aguirre makes a probing pass to Humberto Saldana. Humberto Saldana threads the ball through to Sven Müller. Sven Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Julien Häfner. Julien Häfner powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.33
1-1Fatik Neeskens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mangué Kroupi. Mangué Kroupi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Muzzy Sükür.
66.48
Patrice Libbra decides to run forward with the ball. Patrice Libbra plays a perfect one-two with Graeme Bastin and rushes in on goal... Patrice Libbra takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.51
Marino Ballarin comes in with a late challenge on Sixto Paz. Marino Ballarin is shown the yellow card! Sixto Paz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.39
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.12
Federico Lombardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Seifert. Arno Seifert knocks the ball forward to Sixto Paz. Sixto Paz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.52
Pascal Jurion decides to run forward with the ball. Pascal Jurion shoots from 20 yards but somehow Elias Starkl manages to keep it out.
89.26
Fatik Neeskens knocks the ball forward to Mangué Kroupi. Mangué Kroupi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julien Häfner but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Nico Graf makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Mcgovern. Daniel Mcgovern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobías Aguirre.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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