Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 13,073 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Kurth.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Kurth.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FSV Mainz 05 kicking off!
4.53
0-0Augusto Dabo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Döring. Albrecht Döring makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Overath. Kevin Overath rushes past Tobias Schrader! Kevin Overath looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
8.48
0-0Albrecht Döring hacks Malcolm Wetherall from behind! Albrecht Döring is warned by the referee! Malcolm Wetherall carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.03
0-0Tobias Schrader runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tobias Schrader knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Liddell.
15.33
Moritz Eberle makes a simple pass to Anton Kneissl. Anton Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Jaschke who takes it down. Albrecht Jaschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.22
Matthias Zimmermann hits a low pass to Nico Kuzorra. Nico Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Malcolm Wetherall who brings the ball under control. Malcolm Wetherall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Liddell.
20.25
0-0Moritz Eberle hits a low pass to Malcolm Wetherall. Malcolm Wetherall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Jaschke but the linesman indicates offside!
26.20
Frederico Rego flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Berg collects the pass. Matthias Berg hits a low pass to David Linke. David Linke runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from David Linke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.43
Moritz Eberle makes an attacking run forward. Moritz Eberle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Heiser who gathers it comfortably.
28.24
Duncan Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Martin Müller controls it well on his chest. Martin Müller makes an attacking run forward. Martin Müller kicks a strong pass forward to David Linke but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.41
Martin Müller flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Döring controls it well on his chest. Albrecht Döring whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Overath. Kevin Overath outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
33.33
Albrecht Döring controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Rascle. Martin Rascle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Friedmann.
39.43
Martin Rascle hits a low pass to David Linke. David Linke makes a probing pass to Martin Müller but he's offside!
42.37
Augusto Dabo knocks the ball forward to Martin Müller. Martin Müller flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Szepan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Overath. Kevin Overath jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the second half underway!
57.32
0-0Martin Rascle kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Müller. Martin Müller shoots from distance but is denied by Stefan Röhner. Excellent save.
71.05
0-1Tobias Schrader chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Wetherall. Malcolm Wetherall knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Jonas Heiser has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.55
Nico Kuzorra darts forward. Nico Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Rego.
77.07
Malcolm Wetherall clumsily knocks into David Linke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Linke carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.28
Nico Kuzorra receives the ball from a throw-in from Albrecht Jaschke. Nico Kuzorra makes a simple pass to Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.31
Matthias Berg darts forward. Matthias Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Overath. Kevin Overath knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Stefan Röhner!
85.20
Tobias Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Jaschke collects the pass. Albrecht Jaschke whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Wetherall. Malcolm Wetherall finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for 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 Albrecht Jaschke of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonas Heiser (GK)
6
2. Frederico Rego (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Liddell (DEF)
6
4. Matthias Berg (DEF)
7
5. Augusto Dabo (DEF)
7
6. Albrecht Döring (MID)
7
7. Martin Müller (MID)
7
8. Martin Rascle (MID)
6
9. Marcel Szepan (ATT)
6
10. Kevin Overath (ATT)
6
11. David Linke (ATT)
6
12. Christian Töpfer (GK)
0
13. Uwe Meidt (MID)
0
14. Noah Scheffler (ATT)
0
1. Stefan Röhner (GK)
7
2. Tobias Rummenigge (DEF)
6
3. Lars Friedmann (DEF)
6
4. Matt Glass (DEF)
6
5. Matthias Zimmermann (DEF)
6
6. Anton Kneissl (MID)
6
7. Moritz Eberle (MID)
7
8. Nico Kuzorra (MID)
7
9. Tobias Schrader (MID)
7
10. Malcolm Wetherall (ATT)
9
11. Albrecht Jaschke (ATT)
10
12. Simone Aliyu (DEF)
0
13. Bakary Kneissl (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Polheim (DEF)
0