Match Report
| Bayer Leverkusen | Bayer Leverkusen |  |  | MSV Duisburg | MSV Duisburg | ||||||||||||||||
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| Jan Berg | J. Berg |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 | | Thomas Wallner | T. Wallner | |||||||||
| David Manzo | D. Manzo |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Christian Kauder | C. Kauder | |||||||||
| Alfredo Suriano | A. Suriano | | 68 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 70 | | Sebastian Nordwald | S. Nordwald | ||||||||
| Vincenzo Breitner | V. Breitner | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Gerhard Lange | G. Lange | |||||||||
| Sebastian Kneissl | S. Kneissl | | 68 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Lennart Höfer | L. Höfer | |||||||||
| Rainer Helmer | R. Helmer | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Simon Völler | S. Völler | |||||||||
| Rainer Kuzorra | R. Kuzorra | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 |  | John McStay | J. McStay | |||||||||
| Giuliano Gamberini | G. Gamberini | | 59 | M | | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Simon Hitzlsperger | S. Hitzlsperger | ||||||||
| Steffen Hamann | S. Hamann | | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Kai Gerlach | K. Gerlach | |||||||||
| Oliver Helmer | O. Helmer | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Thomas Raff | T. Raff | |||||||||
| Jakob Schnellinger | J. Schnellinger | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Paul Knapp | P. Knapp | |||||||||
| Serge Devaux | S. Devaux |  | 72 | G | | 12 | | D | 65 | | Anton Seibert | A. Seibert | |||||||||
| Alec Telfer | A. Telfer | | 67 | D | | 13 | | D | 63 | | Eric Vogel | E. Vogel | |||||||||
| Marc Hermann | M. Hermann | | 65 | D | | 14 | | M | 59 | | Marc Welter | M. Welter | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to MSV Duisburg. A crowd of 19,662 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and MSV Duisburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hässler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and MSV Duisburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hässler.
0.00
0-0MSV Duisburg kick off!
6.26
0-0Rainer Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
9.14
David Manzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Kneissl. Sebastian Kneissl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Thomas Wallner!
20.57
0-0Rainer Helmer barges into John McStay. Rainer Helmer is given a warning by the referee! John McStay runs off the knock.
22.38
Rainer Helmer catches Simon Völler on the ankles. The referee brings Rainer Helmer to one side and gives him another warning! Simon Völler stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.27
0-0Vincenzo Breitner passes the ball forward to Rainer Kuzorra. Rainer Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Schnellinger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Schnellinger kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Hamann but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.15
Paul Knapp hacks Vincenzo Breitner from behind! The referee calls over Paul Knapp and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Breitner runs off the knock.
33.13
Rainer Helmer makes a beautiful solo run. Rainer Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Thomas Wallner picks it out of the air!
34.52
0-0Sebastian Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Schnellinger comfortably collects the pass. Jakob Schnellinger shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
40.03
0-1John McStay brings the ball forward. John McStay knocks the ball forward, putting Thomas Raff through on goal. Some silky footwork from Thomas Raff provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.32
Giuliano Gamberini kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the second half underway!
49.43
David Manzo advances with the ball. David Manzo flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Helmer collects the pass. Oliver Helmer shoots from long range but somehow Thomas Wallner manages to keep it out.
54.04
Rainer Kuzorra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Thomas Wallner manages to gather it easily.
55.36
Sebastian Kneissl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.38
Rainer Kuzorra sees a break and surges forward. Rainer Kuzorra lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.56
Alfredo Suriano flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Kuzorra controls it well on his chest. Rainer Kuzorra knocks the ball forward to Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
65.04
Simon Völler threads a neat ball through to Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff rushes past Alfredo Suriano! Thomas Raff makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
67.08
Simon Hitzlsperger changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Hitzlsperger whips in a cross ball towards Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Jan Berg had no chance!! Goal for MSV Duisburg!
72.37
Simon Hitzlsperger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Jan Berg.
73.42
2-2John McStay flicks a high pass forward. Paul Knapp collects the pass. Paul Knapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.39
Rainer Kuzorra threads the ball through to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.43
Simon Völler clumsily knocks into Rainer Kuzorra. Simon Völler is given a warning by the referee! Rainer Kuzorra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.49
Simon Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Raff controls it well on his chest. Thomas Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Breitner.
83.31
2-2Gerhard Lange clumsily knocks into Rainer Helmer. Gerhard Lange is shown the yellow card! Rainer Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.06
Sebastian Nordwald runs forward with the ball. Sebastian Nordwald flicks a high pass forward. Kai Gerlach collects the pass. Kai Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Schnellinger of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jan Berg (GK)
6
2. David Manzo (DEF)
7
3. Alfredo Suriano (DEF)
6
4. Vincenzo Breitner (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Kneissl (MID)
7
6. Rainer Helmer (MID)
6
7. Rainer Kuzorra (MID)
8
8. Giuliano Gamberini (MID)
6
9. Steffen Hamann (ATT)
6
10. Oliver Helmer (ATT)
8
11. Jakob Schnellinger (ATT)
8
12. Serge Devaux (GK)
0
13. Alec Telfer (DEF)
0
14. Marc Hermann (DEF)
0
1. Thomas Wallner (GK)
8
2. Christian Kauder (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Nordwald (DEF)
6
4. Gerhard Lange (DEF)
5
5. Lennart Höfer (MID)
6
6. Simon Völler (MID)
6
7. John McStay (MID)
7
8. Simon Hitzlsperger (MID)
8
9. Kai Gerlach (ATT)
6
10. Thomas Raff (ATT)
8
11. Paul Knapp (ATT)
7
12. Anton Seibert (DEF)
0
13. Eric Vogel (DEF)
0
14. Marc Welter (MID)
0