Match Report
| Bayer Leverkusen | Bayer Leverkusen |  |  | FC Augsburg | FC Augsburg | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Vincenzo Vogel | V. Vogel |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Uwe Sparwasser | U. Sparwasser | |||||||||
| Scott Henderson | S. Henderson |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Paul Overath | P. Overath | |||||||||
| Lennart Heiser | L. Heiser | | 66 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 65 | | Linus Thiele | L. Thiele | |||||||
| Martin Lineker | M. Lineker |  | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Stefan Zick | S. Zick | |||||||||
| Jon Izzet | J. Izzet | | 56 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Lennart Brückner | L. Brückner | |||||||||
| Leon Sachs | L. Sachs | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Kai Kühn | K. Kühn | |||||||||
| Jonathan Wilson | J. Wilson | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Paul Weigel | P. Weigel | |||||||||
| Carl Best | C. Best | | 72 | A | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Malte Arnold | M. Arnold | |||||||||
| Jan Helmer | J. Helmer | | 68 | A | | 9 | | M | 56 | | Sven Gerlach | S. Gerlach | |||||||||
| Leon Müller | L. Müller | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 | | Leon Jahn | L. Jahn | |||||||||
| Alberto Gento | A. Gento |  | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Anthony Thirlwell | A. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Lars Schumacher | L. Schumacher | | 62 | A | | 12 | | A | 55 |  | Tony Nijkamp | T. Nijkamp | |||||||||
| Matt Rae | M. Rae | | 60 | G | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Simon Bischoff | S. Bischoff | |||||||||
| Rainer Müller | R. Müller | | 54 | M | | 14 | | A | 51 | | Vincenzo Schramm | V. Schramm | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Augsburg. A crowd of 13,179 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Augsburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Müller.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Augsburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Müller.
0.00
0-0FC Augsburg get the match underway!
2.18
0-0With imagination, Jonathan Wilson plays the ball forward to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer runs straight at the defence! Jan Helmer takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Uwe Sparwasser.
3.22
0-0Carl Best takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Scott Henderson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
4.01
0-0Jonathan Wilson threads a neat ball through to Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs skips past Paul Overath! Some good footwork from Leon Sachs provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
6.47
0-1Paul Weigel sees space and advances. Paul Weigel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.24
0-1Malte Arnold catches Lennart Heiser on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Heiser runs off the knock.
18.50
0-1Carl Best flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Wilson who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Wilson plays a scrappy one-two with Jan Helmer and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jonathan Wilson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Paul Overath!
20.14
Scott Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson threads the ball through to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer plays a one-two with Leon Müller and advances towards the goal... Jan Helmer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.12
1-1Martin Lineker pushes up the pitch. Martin Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Müller. Leon Müller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uwe Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
26.23
With some swift thinking, Leon Sachs plays the ball forward to Carl Best. Carl Best shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Uwe Sparwasser!
28.45
Jan Helmer catches Paul Overath on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Overath runs off the knock.
30.47
1-1Martin Lineker hacks Leon Jahn from behind! Martin Lineker is warned by the referee! Leon Jahn stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.16
1-1Leon Sachs threads the ball through to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer makes a great pass forward. Leon Müller runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.31
Stefan Zick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Arnold. Malte Arnold flicks a high pass forward. Leon Jahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Jahn shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
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. FC Augsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Bayer Leverkusen kicking off!
61.05
Martin Lineker sees Jonathan Wilson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Wilson picks a pass forward to Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Uwe Sparwasser punches it away to safety.
69.50
Leon Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson lofts 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!!
77.09
2-1Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Matt Rae replacing Jan Helmer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
78.17
Paul Weigel knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Thirlwell. Anthony Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.03
Carl Best plays the ball forward to Matt Rae. Matt Rae knocks the ball forward, putting Leon Müller through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Leon Müller provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Uwe Sparwasser had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
87.12
Lennart Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Paul Weigel controls it well on his chest. Paul Weigel knocks the ball forward to Leon Jahn. Leon Jahn lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Weigel. Paul Weigel powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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
| Jan Helmer 20 Carl Best 69 Leon Müller 79 | Paul Weigel 6 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vincenzo Vogel (GK)
6
2. Scott Henderson (DEF)
6
3. Lennart Heiser (DEF)
6
4. Martin Lineker (DEF)
7
5. Jon Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Leon Sachs (MID)
7
7. Jonathan Wilson (MID)
8
8. Carl Best (ATT)
9
9. Jan Helmer (ATT)
8
10. Leon Müller (ATT)
8
11. Alberto Gento (ATT)
6
12. Lars Schumacher (ATT)
0
13. Matt Rae (GK)
6
14. Rainer Müller (MID)
0
1. Uwe Sparwasser (GK)
7
2. Paul Overath (DEF)
6
3. Linus Thiele (DEF)
6
4. Stefan Zick (DEF)
6
5. Lennart Brückner (DEF)
6
6. Kai Kühn (MID)
6
7. Paul Weigel (MID)
8
8. Malte Arnold (MID)
6
9. Sven Gerlach (MID)
6
10. Leon Jahn (ATT)
7
11. Anthony Thirlwell (ATT)
6
12. Tony Nijkamp (ATT)
0
13. Simon Bischoff (MID)
0
14. Vincenzo Schramm (ATT)
0