Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 17,230 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.10
0-0David Müller flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Valente who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Valente flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Huard controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Huard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samir Oswald.
6.29
1-0Nunzio Strada arcs the ball upfield. Thomas Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Götz. Eric Götz heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.21
1-0Tiago Teixeira comes in with a late challenge on Samir Oswald. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samir Oswald carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.46
1-0Juan Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu skips past Oscar Fernandez! Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but is blocked by Ian Barton's outstretched leg.
12.04
1-0Ian Barton threads a neat ball through to Nunzio Strada. Nunzio Strada sees a break and surges forward. Nunzio Strada lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Marr. Jason Marr outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ricardo Gomes picks it out of the air!
15.36
1-0Ian Barton catches Juan Garrido on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Barton and shows him a yellow card! Juan Garrido runs off the knock.
16.35
Oscar Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Rae. Scott Rae flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Kühn comfortably collects the pass. Thomas Kühn shoots from distance but Ricardo Gomes is on top of his game. Good save!
26.36
Juan Garrido hits a low pass to Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu plays a scrappy one-two with Christian Thiele and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
27.43
Niccolo Harrison flicks a high pass forward to Juan Garrido who brings the ball under control. Juan Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
28.55
David Müller brings the ball forward. David Müller tries a spectacular long range effort. Peter van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
30.05
Tiago Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Juan Garrido who brings the ball under control. Juan Garrido brings the ball forward. Juan Garrido shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Peter van der Meer smothers it!
33.04
1-0Oscar Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Walter Pandolfi. The referee brings Oscar Fernandez to one side and gives him a warning! Walter Pandolfi stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.23
Oscar Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Huard. The referee brings Oscar Fernandez to one side and gives him another warning! Nicholas Huard runs off the knock.
40.15
1-0John Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Eric Götz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Götz knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Kühn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Scott Rae makes a simple pass to Jason Marr. Jason Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Samir Oswald!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen have changed their lineup with Harry Roberts replacing Eric Götz. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Energie Cottbus players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Bayer Leverkusen kicking off!
48.48
Scott Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Teixeira.
53.29
Juan Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.28
Tiago Teixeira makes a simple pass to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.48
2-1Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Jurek Malkowski replacing Samir Oswald .
61.54
Pedro Viana decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Marr. Jason Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.54
Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Mauricio Ruiz replacing Oscar Fernandez .
65.52
John Flintlock receives the ball from a throw-in from Jurek Malkowski. John Flintlock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Rae. Scott Rae whips in a cross ball towards Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
66.55
David Müller flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Huard collects the pass. Nicholas Huard threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.02
Niccolo Harrison flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Miguel Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nunzio Strada.
77.55
Cristiano Valente threads the ball through to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido plays a one-two with Miguel Pinheiro and advances towards the goal... Juan Garrido strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Peter van der Meer. What a great pair of hands!
81.34
Juan Garrido makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Viana.
89.14
Walter Pandolfi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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 Juan Garrido of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter van der Meer (GK)
8
2. Nunzio Strada (DEF)
7
3. Pedro Viana (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Fernandez (DEF)
6
5. Ian Barton (DEF)
5
6. Samir Oswald (MID)
8
7. Scott Rae (MID)
7
8. John Flintlock (MID)
6
9. Thomas Kühn (ATT)
7
10. Jason Marr (ATT)
8
11. Eric Götz (ATT)
8
12. Mauricio Ruiz (DEF)
6
13. Jurek Malkowski (MID)
6
14. Harry Roberts (ATT)
8
1. Ricardo Gomes (GK)
6
2. David Müller (DEF)
7
3. Walter Pandolfi (DEF)
6
4. Tiago Teixeira (DEF)
6
5. Nicholas Huard (MID)
6
6. Juan Garrido (MID)
9
7. Cristiano Valente (MID)
7
8. Niccolo Harrison (MID)
6
9. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT)
6
10. Miguel Pinheiro (ATT)
6
11. Christian Thiele (ATT)
8
12. Ruben Martins (DEF)
0
13. Daan Hoekstra (MID)
0
14. Marcel Busse (ATT)
0