Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to Bayer Leverkusen in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bayer Leverkusen kicking off!
2.33
1-0Oscar Cimarelli decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Cimarelli lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.16
1-0Matthias Köpke sees a break and surges forward. Matthias Köpke passes the ball forward to Humphrey Turpijn. Humphrey Turpijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.21
1-0Matthias Buchwald changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matthias Buchwald shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
10.54
Oscar Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp makes a simple pass to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Köpke.
12.00
1-0Shaun Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Oakes. Les Oakes shoots from 20 yards but Leon Arendt reads it well. Excellent save!
15.47
1-0Mauricio Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes threads the ball through to George Owen but he's offside!
16.55
Les Oakes passes the ball forward to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.19
Mauricio Redondo makes a simple pass to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.39
Oscar Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to George Owen who takes it down. George Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo plays a quick one-two with George Owen and rushes in on goal... Romero P. Hidalgo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Romero P. Hidalgo!
36.57
Martin Widmann passes the ball forward to Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez shoots from outside the area but somehow Peter van der Meer manages to keep it out.
40.23
Eric Netzer advances with the ball. Eric Netzer plays the ball forward to Martin Widmann. Martin Widmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.51
Shaun Redknapp makes a simple pass to George Owen. George Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Friedmann.
45.00
Walter Savino flicks a high pass forward. Martin Widmann collects the pass. Martin Widmann shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Alemannia Aachen kicking off!
47.42
Oscar Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp darts forward. Shaun Redknapp rushes past Oscar Cimarelli! Some silky footwork from Shaun Redknapp provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Leon Arendt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.25
Walter Savino knocks the ball forward to Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Peter van der Meer manages to keep it out.
55.47
Mauricio Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo flicks a high ball forward to George Owen who takes it down. George Owen whips in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes heads the ball goalwards. Leon Arendt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.52
Shaun Redknapp makes a high pass forward. Les Oakes shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Les Oakes shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Leon Arendt manages to gather it.
60.48
1-3Bayer Leverkusen have made 3 substitutions with Neil Johnstone replacing Mauricio Ruiz, Roberto Flores replacing Romero P. Hidalgo and Jason Marr replacing Thomas Kühn .
61.56
Oscar Fernandez threads the ball through to Les Oakes. Les Oakes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Köpke.
63.15
Shaun Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.35
Walter Savino knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Beck. Sven Beck knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.47
Francisco Mendez passes the ball forward to Sven Beck. Sven Beck shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.41
Eric Netzer makes a simple pass to Martin Widmann. Martin Widmann sees Sven Beck in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Beck shoots from distance but Peter van der Meer is on top of it.
77.01
Malte Friedmann launches a long ball forward. Humphrey Turpijn runs straight at the defence! Humphrey Turpijn takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
78.48
1-4Mauricio Redondo catches Martin Widmann on the ankles. The referee calls over Mauricio Redondo and shows him a yellow card! Martin Widmann runs off the knock.
81.56
Shaun Redknapp takes a short throw-in bringing Mauricio Redondo into play. Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. George Owen collects the pass. George Owen puts a great ball through but Roberto Flores is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
83.07
Shaun Redknapp makes a simple pass to Jason Marr. Jason Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Netzer.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
28.2%
42.3%
29.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Redknapp of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leon Arendt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oscar Cimarelli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eric Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Malte Friedmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthias Köpke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Walter Savino (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matthias Buchwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Widmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sven Beck (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Humphrey Turpijn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lennart Basler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Haller (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Guy Brogno (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Shaun Redknapp (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | George Owen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roberto Flores (ATT) | | 7 |
| 14. | Jason Marr (ATT) | 6 | |