Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 17,207 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
0.00
0-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off the first half!
3.05
1-0Mauricio Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.54
Shaun Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.48
2-0Shaun Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Spengler.
20.24
2-0Ian Barton catches Manuel Almeida on the ankles. The referee warns Ian Barton to calm down! Manuel Almeida runs off the knock.
26.09
2-0Ian Barton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. George Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Owen skips past Stephen Hutchison! George Owen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Hauke Schönenborn effortlessly smothers it!
27.39
2-0Garry McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
30.08
2-0Simon Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Ziege collects the pass. Gerhard Ziege passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Kodjo Giuly. Tiago Jardim catches Kodjo Giuly on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
34.48
Gerhard Ziege chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Barton.
36.01
Ian Barton sees space and advances. Ian Barton flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp advances inside the box! Shaun Redknapp shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Hauke Schönenborn had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
42.56
Stephen Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Ziege. Gerhard Ziege sees Manuel Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Almeida makes a simple pass, allowing Kodjo Giuly to run into the box. Kodjo Giuly tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Peter van der Meer manages to gather it effortlessly.
44.59
Mauricio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Les Oakes. Les Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen have changed their lineup with Neil Johnstone replacing Oscar Fernandez, Roberto Flores replacing George Owen and Jason Marr replacing Les Oakes. SpVgg Greuther Fürth have changed their lineup with Dries van der Hoek replacing Manuel Almeida.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
49.22
Shaun Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Beckenbauer.
51.51
Dries van der Hoek flicks a high pass forward. Kodjo Giuly collects the pass. Kodjo Giuly controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
53.34
Jurgen Goossen hacks Neil Johnstone from behind! The referee calls over Jurgen Goossen and warns him to calm down! Neil Johnstone runs off the knock.
54.53
Oliver Spengler makes a beautiful solo run. Oliver Spengler knocks the ball to his team mate, Dries van der Hoek. Dries van der Hoek shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.01
Neil Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp flicks a high pass forward to Jason Marr who brings the ball under control. Jason Marr rushes past Simon Bartsch! Jason Marr tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Hauke Schönenborn manages to gather it.
60.00
3-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Gerhard Kneissl replacing Jose Pardo .
61.04
Shaun Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.27
Gerhard Ziege comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Redknapp. Gerhard Ziege is warned by the referee! Shaun Redknapp runs off the knock.
66.21
Shaun Redknapp passes the ball forward to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Redondo shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Hauke Schönenborn!
67.59
Neil Johnstone darts forward. Neil Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Marr. Jason Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.24
Tiago Jardim receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil Johnstone. Tiago Jardim runs forward with the ball. Tiago Jardim threads the ball through to Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Marr. Jason Marr is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hauke Schönenborn with no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
89.09
Garry McNeill threads a neat ball through to Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Redknapp of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Shaun Redknapp (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | George Owen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roberto Flores (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jason Marr (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Hauke Schönenborn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Simon Bartsch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Spengler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lars Beckenbauer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Pardo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Ziege (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jurgen Goossen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kodjo Giuly (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Manuel Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniele Potts (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Kneissl (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dries van der Hoek (ATT) | 6 | |