Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Cziommer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Cziommer.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt kick off the first half!
8.36
0-0Bakary Birnbaum plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Marr. Nwankwo Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Ziegenhagen who gathers it comfortably.
9.16
0-0Moritz Schramm pushes up the pitch. Moritz Schramm threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Marr. Nwankwo Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.50
Bakary Birnbaum makes a simple pass to Alec Meiklejohn. Alec Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
15.51
Bakary Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Marr controls it well on his chest. Nwankwo Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Will.
18.18
Dianboto Bogaczyk passes the ball forward to Bakary Birnbaum. Bakary Birnbaum flicks a high ball forward to Alec Meiklejohn who takes it down. Alec Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Will.
26.14
Malte Sachs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Schnoor. Simon Schnoor finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.38
Henry Stuart knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Sachs. Malte Sachs takes it forward alone. Malte Sachs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.18
0-0Malte Sachs flicks a high pass forward to Malte Töpfer who brings the ball under control. Malte Töpfer runs straight at the defence! Malte Töpfer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Julian Wallner manages to gather it.
30.37
Malte Sachs flicks a high ball forward to Simon Schnoor who takes it down. Simon Schnoor knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Töpfer. Malte Töpfer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.22
Oliver Witte threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Marr. Nwankwo Marr edges inside the box! Nwankwo Marr shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
38.07
Showing composure, Kieron Ward plays the ball forward to Alec Meiklejohn. Alec Meiklejohn shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
39.37
Bakary Birnbaum threads the ball through to Alec Meiklejohn. Alec Meiklejohn shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Oliver Ziegenhagen!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Frankfurt also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the second half underway!
54.16
1-0Malte Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Schnoor. Simon Schnoor advances inside the box! Simon Schnoor takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.55
1-0Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Marc Klimek replacing Moritz Schramm and Andre Vieira replacing Bakary Birnbaum .
61.61
Pablo Carcedo brings the ball forward. Pablo Carcedo makes a simple pass to Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.28
1-0Kieron Ward sees Gaspar Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Varela knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Marr but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.43
With a delightful solo run, Oliver Hollmer stretches the opposition's defence. Oliver Hollmer shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.29
Andre Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Marr who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Marr shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.21
Kieron Ward flicks a high pass forward. Alec Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Alec Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
77.15
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Sebastian Wieland replacing Nwankwo Marr .
83.08
Dianboto Bogaczyk darts forward. With imagination, Dianboto Bogaczyk laces a through ball forward to Sebastian Wieland. Sebastian Wieland shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
85.13
Dianboto Bogaczyk flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Ward. Kieron Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Wieland. Sebastian Wieland knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gaspar Varela is offside!
89.35
Malte Sachs sees Vincenzo Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Hamann tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Julian Wallner manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
Pablo Carcedo makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Carcedo makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Carcedo shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Schnoor of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Oliver Ziegenhagen (GK)
6
2. Hamed Roy (DEF)
6
3. Henry Stuart (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Will (DEF)
6
5. Uwe Gleisenstein (MID)
6
6. Malte Sachs (MID)
9
7. Eric Meidt (MID)
6
8. Oliver Hollmer (MID)
7
9. Malte Töpfer (ATT)
6
10. Simon Schnoor (ATT)
9
11. Vincenzo Hamann (ATT)
6
12. Gianpaolo Lafortezza (GK)
0
13. Erwin Knopper (DEF)
0
14. Noah Roth (DEF)
0
1. Julian Wallner (GK)
7
2. Dianboto Bogaczyk (DEF)
7
3. Moritz Schramm (DEF)
6
4. Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
8
5. Oliver Witte (MID)
6
6. Kieron Ward (MID)
7
7. Bakary Birnbaum (MID)
7
8. Hannes Beck (MID)
6
9. Gaspar Varela (ATT)
6
10. Nwankwo Marr (ATT)
6
11. Alec Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
12. Sebastian Wieland (DEF)
6
13. Marc Klimek (DEF)
6
14. Andre Vieira (GK)
6