Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to Hamburger SV. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Wendel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Wendel.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off the first half!
3.32
0-0Anton Basler makes a beautiful solo run. Anton Basler makes a beautiful solo run. Anton Basler plays a quick one-two with Leon Sachs and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Anton Basler provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Gary Caldwell's outstretched leg.
4.06
0-0Marc Götz flicks the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico whips in a cross ball towards Carl Best. Carl Best makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
9.40
0-0Francisco Tavares changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
10.52
1-0Jonathan Wilson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico whips in a cross ball towards Marc Götz. Marc Götz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Gennaro Caini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.56
Lennart Heiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Götz. Marc Götz threads a neat ball through to Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
18.50
Alberto Gento threads the ball through to Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.34
Gerhard Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Carrasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Vincenzo Vogel. Excellent save.
24.48
Malte Ziegler hits a low pass to Francisco Tavares. Francisco Tavares makes a simple pass to Martin Benfari. Martin Benfari shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Vincenzo Vogel manages to gather it.
26.52
Gerhard Ziege flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Benfari. Martin Benfari shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
32.36
3-0Martin Benfari comes in with a late challenge on Matjaz Rustico. The referee warns Martin Benfari to calm down! Matjaz Rustico stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Hamburger SV also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hamburger SV start the second half!
47.06
Gary Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Tavares. Francisco Tavares threads the ball through to Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Vincenzo Vogel smothers it!
48.58
Leon Sachs knocks the ball forward to Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.27
Anton Basler knocks the ball forward to Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs flicks a high ball forward to Carl Best who takes it down. Carl Best whips in a cross ball towards Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Gennaro Caini didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.43
3-0Mauricio Carrasco threads the ball through to Gerhard Ziege. Gerhard Ziege threads a neat ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lennart Heiser.
53.35
3-0Gerhard Ziege hacks Alberto Gento from behind! The referee calls over Gerhard Ziege and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.07
Leon Sachs hits a low pass to Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Best. Carl Best makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.07
4-0Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Simon Dryden replacing Matjaz Rustico .
66.01
4-0Marc Götz slams into Francisco Tavares with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Francisco Tavares runs off the knock.
67.22
Gerhard Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.57
Simion Lacatus hacks Hugo Carrasco from behind! The referee calls over Simion Lacatus and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Carrasco runs off the knock.
84.05
Francisco Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
85.42
Gary Caldwell brings the ball forward. Gary Caldwell shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
Jonathan Wilson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jonathan Wilson cuts inside the box! Jonathan Wilson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gennaro Caini with no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marc Götz 11 Alberto Gento 16, 18 Carl Best 59 Jonathan Wilson 91 | Gary Caldwell 85 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Wilson of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vincenzo Vogel (GK)
7
2. Lennart Heiser (DEF)
6
3. Shota Broerse (DEF)
6
4. Anton Basler (DEF)
6
5. Simion Lacatus (DEF)
5
6. Marc Götz (MID)
5
7. Jonathan Wilson (MID)
8
8. Leon Sachs (MID)
6
9. Alberto Gento (ATT)
8
10. Matjaz Rustico (ATT)
8
11. Carl Best (ATT)
7
12. Lars Dehm (GK)
0
13. Simon Dryden (MID)
6
14. Gustavo Zapata (ATT)
0
1. Gennaro Caini (GK)
6
2. Davide Redaelli (DEF)
6
3. Gary Caldwell (DEF)
7
4. Mauricio Carrasco (DEF)
6
5. Malte Ziegler (DEF)
6
6. Gerhard Ziege (MID)
6
7. Francisco Tavares (MID)
6
8. Kevin Bremner (ATT)
6
9. Ernesto Carrasco (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Carrasco (ATT)
6
11. Martin Benfari (ATT)
6
12. Linus Kistner (ATT)
0
13. Djibrill Lempereur (GK)
0
14. Marc Müller (MID)
0