Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 8,742 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Schnellinger.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Schnellinger.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FSV Mainz 05 kicking off!
2.58
0-0Don Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Jan Overath. Jan Overath knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Breyer who gathers it comfortably.
4.17
0-0Rainer Freund flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Lindemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Lindemann shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Isaiah Chadwick!
9.21
0-0Paolo Mansouri flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Vasco Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Nikos Zegers who takes it down. Nikos Zegers lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Jung. Leon Jung is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.49
0-0Jan Overath comes in with a late challenge on Linus Richter. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Linus Richter stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.24
Lars Kohler clumsily knocks into Markus Francke. Lars Kohler is shown the yellow card! Markus Francke runs off the knock.
18.55
Don Ferguson takes a quick throw-in, which Linus Freund takes on the chest. Linus Freund deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Jung. Leon Jung shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
21.42
0-1Rainer Freund threads a neat ball through to Jakob Lindemann. Jakob Lindemann rushes past Paolo Mansouri! Jakob Lindemann tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.09
Matthias Hitzlsperger knocks the ball forward to Alexander Jentsch. Alexander Jentsch knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Chadwick who gathers it comfortably.
28.17
Ed Dreef decides to run forward with the ball. Ed Dreef kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Overath. Jan Overath shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.27
Lennart Schumacher threads a neat ball through to Alexander Jentsch. Alexander Jentsch controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.13
0-1Lars Kohler hacks Markus Francke from behind! The referee warns Lars Kohler to calm down! Markus Francke stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles 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. The Bayer Leverkusen players seem much more motivated whilst the FSV Mainz 05 players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.55
Lennart Schumacher sees Alexander Jentsch in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Jentsch tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
49.37
Vasco Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Jung. Leon Jung knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Zegers. Nikos Zegers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicolas Breyer with no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
53.33
David Eder plays the ball forward to Markus Francke. Markus Francke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos Zegers. Nikos Zegers whips in a cross ball towards Leon Jung. Leon Jung connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.26
1-1FSV Mainz 05 have made 2 substitutions with Sebastian Klinsmann replacing Matthias Hitzlsperger and Martin Geis replacing Jakob Lindemann .
61.31
1-1Lars Kohler passes the ball forward to Martin Geis. Martin Geis puts a great ball through but Alexander Jentsch is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
63.39
Vasco Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Jung. Leon Jung knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Breyer who gathers it comfortably.
67.35
Paolo Mansouri knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Freund. With great vision, Linus Freund plays the ball forward to Leon Jung. Leon Jung lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos Zegers. Nikos Zegers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
69.25
Lars Kohler clumsily knocks into Don Ferguson. The referee calls over Lars Kohler again and warns him to calm down! Don Ferguson runs off the knock.
72.14
Rainer Wilke sees space and advances. Rainer Wilke brings the ball forward. Rainer Wilke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Geis but the linesman indicates offside!
77.58
FSV Mainz 05 have made a substitution with Scott Lockley replacing Sven Fromm .
78.63
David Eder passes the ball forward to Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson passes the ball forward to Jan Overath. Jan Overath lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos Zegers. Nikos Zegers connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
79.42
Linus Freund flicks a high pass forward. Jan Overath holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Overath makes a great pass forward. Leon Jung runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.25
Linus Freund threads a neat ball through to Nikos Zegers. Nikos Zegers makes a probing pass to Leon Jung but he's offside!
87.20
Don Ferguson advances with the ball. Don Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Breyer who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
26.5%
47.1%
26.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nikos Zegers of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Chadwick (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ed Dreef (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | David Eder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paolo Mansouri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Markus Francke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Linus Freund (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Vasco Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nikos Zegers (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jan Overath (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Leon Jung (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Julian Hanssen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Roth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bakary Zimmermann (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Breyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rainer Wilke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ivan Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sven Fromm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Richter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rainer Freund (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matthias Hitzlsperger (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lars Kohler (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Lennart Schumacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jakob Lindemann (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alexander Jentsch (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Geis (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Klinsmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Scott Lockley (GK) | 6 | |