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 good 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 good 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 match underway!
2.41
0-0Matthias Buchwald hacks Shaun Redknapp from behind! The referee calls over Matthias Buchwald and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Redknapp runs off the knock.
3.17
0-0Matthias Buchwald threads the ball through to Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
4.29
0-0Pedro Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.49
Eric Netzer flicks a high pass forward to Sven Beck who brings the ball under control. Sven Beck tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.27
0-0Shaun Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Marr. Jason Marr knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Leon Arendt picks it out of the air!
10.13
Oscar Cimarelli advances with the ball. Oscar Cimarelli shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.21
0-0Shaun Redknapp barges into Walter Savino. Shaun Redknapp is given a warning by the referee! Walter Savino runs off the knock.
18.14
Matthias Köpke passes the ball forward to Oscar Cimarelli. Oscar Cimarelli sees space and advances. Oscar Cimarelli whips in a cross ball towards Martin Widmann. Martin Widmann makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.06
0-0Jason Marr clumsily knocks into Eric Netzer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Netzer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.46
Eric Netzer sees Martin Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Humphrey Turpijn. Humphrey Turpijn shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Medhi Weber manages to gather it.
24.16
Showing composure, Samir Oswald picks a pass forward to Jason Marr. Jason Marr plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Flores and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jason Marr takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Leon Arendt.
25.11
0-0Corner kick to Bayer Leverkusen. Jason Marr plays it to the near post. Matthias Buchwald reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
27.28
0-0Eric Netzer knocks the ball forward to Matthias Buchwald. Matthias Buchwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Beck. Sven Beck threads the ball through to Matthias Buchwald but he's offside!
28.46
Matthias Köpke flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Buchwald. Matthias Buchwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Savino. Walter Savino shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.01
Humphrey Turpijn threads the ball through to Matthias Buchwald. Matthias Buchwald shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
33.35
Shaun Redknapp darts forward. Shaun Redknapp shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Leon Arendt.
34.09
Jason Marr takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to John Gough. John Gough is dispossessed by a tackle from Eric Netzer.
36.37
Matthias Buchwald threads the ball through to Sven Beck. Sven Beck knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Widmann. Martin Widmann rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Medhi Weber.
37.32
0-0Martin Widmann takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Oscar Cimarelli takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.16
Shaun Redknapp sees Samir Oswald in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Oswald plays a one-two with Roberto Flores and advances towards the goal... Samir Oswald rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
40.43
0-1Eric Netzer knocks the ball forward to Matthias Buchwald. Matthias Buchwald hits a low pass to Walter Savino. Walter Savino flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Widmann. Martin Widmann takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.09
0-1Alemannia Aachen are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
Matthias Köpke takes a quick throw-in. Eric Netzer flicks a high ball forward to Matthias Buchwald who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Matthias Buchwald stretches the opposition's defence. Matthias Buchwald puts a great ball through. Sven Beck runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
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 second half starts with Alemannia Aachen kicking off!
53.35
Matthias Buchwald runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matthias Buchwald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.45
Shaun Redknapp comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Buchwald. The referee warns Shaun Redknapp again to calm down! Matthias Buchwald grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.10
With vision, Bill Scholes picks a pass forward to Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Marr. Jason Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Leon Arendt reads it well. Great save!
57.05
Matthias Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Widmann. Martin Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.20
Walter Savino sees Martin Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Savino. Walter Savino directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.02
Simon Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Redknapp collects the pass. Shaun Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald whips in a cross ball towards Jason Marr. Jason Marr makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
66.54
0-2Samir Oswald threads a neat ball through to Paul Prior. Paul Prior rushes past Matthias Köpke! Matthias Köpke comes in with a late challenge on Paul Prior. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.13
Martin Widmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Buchwald. Matthias Buchwald shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.52
Pedro Viana threads the ball through to Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
73.59
Matthias Köpke takes it forward alone. Matthias Köpke chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Savino. Walter Savino shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
79.48
Shaun Redknapp catches Martin Widmann on the ankles. The referee brings Shaun Redknapp to one side and gives him yet another warning! Martin Widmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.12
Pedro Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Scholes. Bill Scholes threads a neat ball through to Paul Prior. Paul Prior knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Shaun Redknapp is offside!
83.31
Eric Netzer makes a simple pass to Francisco Mendez. With vision, Francisco Mendez plays the ball forward to Walter Savino. Walter Savino shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Medhi Weber manages to gather it.
84.54
Simon Dyer plays the ball forward to John Gough. John Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Marr. Jason Marr is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.42
Samir Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Redknapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Prior. Paul Prior is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final 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 Martin Widmann of Alemannia Aachen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Medhi Weber (DEF)
7
2. John Gough (DEF)
6
3. Bill Scholes (DEF)
6
4. Pedro Viana (DEF)
6
5. Simon Dyer (DEF)
6
6. Samir Oswald (MID)
7
7. Shaun Redknapp (MID)
6
8. Des Coppinger (MID)
6
9. Paul Prior (ATT)
6
10. Roberto Flores (ATT)
6
11. Jason Marr (ATT)
6
12. Mauricio Ruiz (DEF)
0
13. Mauricio Redondo (MID)
0
14. Les Oakes (ATT)
0
1. Leon Arendt (GK)
8
2. Oscar Cimarelli (DEF)
7
3. Eric Netzer (DEF)
7
4. Matthias Köpke (DEF)
7
5. Malte Friedmann (DEF)
6
6. Walter Savino (MID)
9
7. Matthias Buchwald (MID)
7
8. Martin Widmann (MID)
9
9. Sven Beck (ATT)
6
10. Humphrey Turpijn (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Mendez (ATT)
6
12. Lennart Basler (ATT)
0
13. Oliver Haller (ATT)
0
14. Rio Stone (MID)
0