Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play Alemannia Aachen in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the first half underway!
4.35
0-1Eric Netzer flicks a high pass forward to Walter Savino who brings the ball under control. Walter Savino flicks a high pass forward to Humphrey Turpijn who brings the ball under control. Humphrey Turpijn finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alemannia Aachen!
8.23
0-1Martin Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Walter Savino collects the pass. Walter Savino tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
16.39
Oscar Cimarelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Savino. Walter Savino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Turpijn. Humphrey Turpijn shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.21
0-1Eric Netzer clumsily knocks into Shaun Redknapp. The referee calls over Eric Netzer and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Redknapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.56
Walter Savino clumsily knocks into Shaun Redknapp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shaun Redknapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.01
0-1Oscar Cimarelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Köpke. Matthias Köpke darts forward. Matthias Köpke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Peter van der Meer.
23.48
0-1Eric Rohrschneider takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Bill Scholes steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
26.23
0-1Eric Netzer makes a simple pass to Walter Savino. Walter Savino decides to run forward with the ball. Walter Savino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Barton.
27.03
Samir Oswald darts forward. Samir Oswald threads a neat ball through to Medhi Weber. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Medhi Weber provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
34.00
Pedro Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Barton. Ian Barton knocks the ball forward to Medhi Weber. Medhi Weber knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Cimarelli.
39.35
Shaun Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.35
0-1Eric Rohrschneider brings the ball forward. Eric Rohrschneider knocks the ball forward to Humphrey Turpijn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.15
Shaun Redknapp hits a low pass to John Gough. John Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Alemannia Aachen kick off!
54.51
Humphrey Turpijn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Turpijn controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Humphrey Turpijn strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.26
0-1Bill Scholes threads a neat ball through to Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald threads the ball through to Paul Prior. Paul Prior knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Matthias Köpke!
65.02
Shaun Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Samir Oswald holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Oswald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Köpke.
71.22
Ian Barton knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Coppinger. Des Coppinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.30
Eric Rohrschneider passes the ball forward to Humphrey Turpijn. Humphrey Turpijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.04
Walter Savino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Beck. Sven Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Humphrey Turpijn. With a superhuman jump, Humphrey Turpijn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Peter van der Meer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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
| Humphrey Turpijn 4, 87 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Humphrey Turpijn of Alemannia Aachen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter van der Meer (GK)
6
2. Simon Dyer (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Viana (DEF)
7
4. Bill Scholes (DEF)
7
5. Ian Barton (DEF)
6
6. Samir Oswald (MID)
6
7. Shaun Redknapp (MID)
6
8. Medhi Weber (DEF)
6
9. Des Coppinger (MID)
6
10. Paul Prior (ATT)
6
11. John Gough (DEF)
6
12. Oscar Fernandez (DEF)
0
13. Salvador Traynor (MID)
0
14. Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT)
0
1. Arno Masur (GK)
6
2. Oliver Köpke (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Cimarelli (DEF)
6
4. Eric Netzer (DEF)
5
5. Matthias Köpke (DEF)
7
6. Walter Savino (MID)
7
7. Martin Widmann (MID)
6
8. Eric Rohrschneider (MID)
7
9. Sven Beck (ATT)
6
10. Humphrey Turpijn (ATT)
9
11. Francisco Mendez (ATT)
6
12. Bruno Gomes (ATT)
0
13. Leon Arendt (GK)
0
14. Craig Young (ATT)
0