Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to SC Freiburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
4.01
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.08
0-0Philipp Wieczorek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from distance but it flies wide!
14.18
SC Freiburg are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
15.46
0-0Stefan Wendel clumsily knocks into Ledley Davies. The referee calls over Stefan Wendel and warns him to calm down! Ledley Davies runs off the knock.
21.34
SC Freiburg are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bayer Leverkusen's defence.
22.44
JŸrgen Wevers chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Kurth. Jan Kurth chips the ball to his team mate, Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.13
0-0Hauke Beckmann catches Miguel Guerrero Lopez on the ankles. The referee calls over Hauke Beckmann and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Guerrero Lopez runs off the knock.
27.05
0-0Miguel Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Stephan Amoah manages to gather it comfortably.
28.17
Philipp Wieczorek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young lofts in a cross ball towards Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
30.50
Tim Dublin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Beckmann. Hauke Beckmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.46
Albert Alvarez kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas sees space and advances. Martin Tomas shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.45
JŸrgen Wevers lofts the ball long. Richard Young goes all the way! Richard Young tries a spectacular strike. Stephan Amoah easily smothers it.
39.30
JŸrgen Wevers knocks the ball forward to Philipp Wieczorek. Philipp Wieczorek passes the ball forward to Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen whips in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young heads the ball goalwards. Stephan Amoah easily smothers it.
40.53
Hakan Kayis knocks the ball forward to Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Claudio Ibanez passes the ball forward to Patricio Gimenez. Patricio Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Brückner. Markus Brückner whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with SC Freiburg kicking off!
48.52
Cleto Vannucchi makes a simple pass to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas surges forward with the ball. Martin Tomas knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.15
Philipp Wieczorek hacks Martin Tomas from behind! The referee calls over Philipp Wieczorek and warns him to calm down! Martin Tomas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.25
0-1Martin Tomas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Hendry and rushes in on goal... Stefan Wendel rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.36
0-1Hakan Kayis chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Amoah who gathers it comfortably.
61.55
JŸrgen Wevers sees a break and surges forward. JŸrgen Wevers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen plays a perfect one-two with Richard Young and rushes in on goal... Sindri Gudjohnsen rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.51
Ledley Davies knocks the ball forward to Jan Kurth. Jan Kurth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stephan Amoah manages to gather it comfortably.
66.33
Claudio Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Gimenez. Patricio Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Brückner. Markus Brückner knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Moritz Polheim is on top of it.
69.33
Miguel Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cleto Vannucchi.
71.29
Jan Kurth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cleto Vannucchi.
72.54
Moritz Gleisenstein catches Albert Alvarez on the ankles. The referee calls over Moritz Gleisenstein and shows him a yellow card! Albert Alvarez runs off the knock.
75.14
Philipp Wieczorek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
77.27
Patricio Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Markus Brückner. Markus Brückner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.52
Ledley Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Guerrero Lopez. Miguel Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball forward to Richard Young. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Alvarez.
79.00
Cleto Vannucchi passes the ball forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Brückner. Markus Brückner threads the ball through to Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.38
0-2Tim Dublin comes in with a late challenge on Sindri Gudjohnsen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sindri Gudjohnsen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.43
Martin Tomas clumsily knocks into Philipp Wieczorek. Martin Tomas is shown the yellow card! Philipp Wieczorek carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.29
Patricio Gimenez advances with the ball. Patricio Gimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.30
Hakan Kayis chips the ball to his team mate, Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.56
Jan Kurth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Stefan Wendel 53, 79 |