Match Report


Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen     Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Iain Richer Iain Richer
Peter van der MeerP. van der Meer77
G
1
G
77Tadashi SaitoT. Saito
Ian BartonI. Barton72
D
2
D
73Ricardo SemedoR. Semedo
Oscar FernandezO. Fernandez74
D
3
D
75Ivar WijkerI. Wijker
Mauricio RuizM. Ruiz68
D
4
D
73Ralph MurrinR. Murrin
Tiago JardimT. Jardim73
D
5
M
75Manuel AntunesM. Antunes
Mauricio RedondoM. Redondo81
M
6captain
M
72Tommy LockleyT. Lockley
Shaun RedknappS. Redknapp76
M
7
M
77Charles MarquetC. Marquet
George OwenG. Owen73
A
8
M
78Quim ReisQ. Reis
Romero P. HidalgoR. Hidalgo72
A
captain9
A
77Jose FernandezJ. Fernandez
Les OakesL. Oakes69
A
10
A
79Albert MerinoA. Merino
Thomas KühnT. Kühn70
A
11
A
71Konstantinos GeorgiadisK. Georgiadis
 
Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone69
D
12
M
81Francisco MarinF. Marin
Salvador TraynorS. Traynor80
M
13
M
72Helder JardimH. Jardim
Roberto FloresR. Flores74
A
14
A
74Steffen RöhnerS. Röhner

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 17,527 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.


0.00
The first half starts with Eintracht Frankfurt kicking off!
4.42
Oscar Fernandez takes it forward alone. Oscar Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tadashi Saito who gathers it comfortably.
9.33
Manuel Antunes knocks the ball forward to Konstantinos Georgiadis. Konstantinos Georgiadis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Ruiz.
12.39
Quim Reis knocks the ball forward to Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley makes a great pass forward. Konstantinos Georgiadis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
14.08
Oscar Fernandez receives the ball from a throw-in from Shaun Redknapp. Oscar Fernandez threads a neat ball through to George Owen. George Owen shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Tadashi Saito!
18.39
Mauricio Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Tadashi Saito manages to gather it.
21.23
Shaun Redknapp advances with the ball. Shaun Redknapp passes the ball forward to Les Oakes. Les Oakes finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
22.32
Shaun Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo edges inside the box! Romero P. Hidalgo rockets a shot on goal but Tadashi Saito is on top of it.
27.25
Charles Marquet makes a simple pass to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.49
Albert Merino takes it forward alone. Albert Merino whips in a cross ball towards Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet beats his man to it with a header. The shot is on target but blocked by Tiago Jardim. That should have been a goal!
45.00
Tiago Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Ruiz. With vision, Mauricio Ruiz picks a pass forward to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Murrin.
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the second half underway!
47.09
Charles Marquet sees space and advances. Charles Marquet puts a great ball through. Jose Fernandez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.35
Tiago Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fernandez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Fernandez runs off the knock.
49.59
Ralph Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Reis. Quim Reis threads the ball through to Albert Merino. Albert Merino edges inside the box! Ian Barton comes in with a late challenge on Albert Merino. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
51.08
Oscar Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Redknapp. With a superhuman jump, Shaun Redknapp connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.07
Ricardo Semedo barges into Romero P. Hidalgo. Ricardo Semedo is shown the yellow card! Romero P. Hidalgo runs off the knock.
60.34
Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Steffen Röhner replacing Konstantinos Georgiadis and Helder Jardim replacing Albert Merino .
61.38
Shaun Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.38
Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Neil Johnstone replacing Mauricio Ruiz .
66.17
Mauricio Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo rushes past Ralph Murrin! Some silky footwork from Romero P. Hidalgo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Tadashi Saito is on top of it.
69.19
Shaun Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Les Oakes controls it well on his chest. Les Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Tadashi Saito!
77.10
Neil Johnstone darts forward. Neil Johnstone sees Shaun Redknapp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Redknapp plays a scrappy one-two with Thomas Kühn and advances towards the goal... Shaun Redknapp tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.02
Mauricio Redondo decides to run forward with the ball. Mauricio Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
83.40
Ivar Wijker threads a neat ball through to Ralph Murrin. Ralph Murrin hits a low pass to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Peter van der Meer. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bayer Leverkusen

Eintracht Frankfurt
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
28.8%
42.5%
28.8%

Scorers
Shaun Redknapp 51
Thomas Kühn 61

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)
6
3.Oscar Fernandez (DEF)
6
4.Mauricio Ruiz (DEF)
6
5.Tiago Jardim (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Mauricio Redondo (MID)
6
7.Shaun Redknapp (MID)goal scored
9
8.George Owen (ATT)
6
9.Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT)
7
10.Les Oakes (ATT)
6
11.Thomas Kühn (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Neil Johnstone (DEF)
6
13.Salvador Traynor (MID)
0
14.Roberto Flores (ATT)
0

1.Tadashi Saito (GK)
8
2.Ricardo Semedo (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Ivar Wijker (DEF)
6
4.Ralph Murrin (DEF)
6
5.Manuel Antunes (MID)
6
6.Tommy Lockley (MID)
6
7.Charles Marquet (MID)
6
8.Quim Reis (MID)
6
9.Jose Fernandez (ATT)
6
10.Albert Merino (ATT)
6
11.Konstantinos Georgiadis (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Marin (MID)
0
13.Helder Jardim (MID)
6
14.Steffen Röhner (ATT)
6