Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 16,681 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Simon Owen clumsily knocks into Mauricio Ruiz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.50
0-0Oscar Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Les Oakes. Les Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.15
0-0Steed Cabezas hits a long diagonal ball forward. Simon Owen whips in a cross ball towards Regis Richert. Regis Richert whips the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Peter van der Meer keeps it out!
10.50
Shaun Redknapp threads the ball through to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
12.37
0-0Tiago Jardim takes it forward alone. Tiago Jardim plays the ball forward to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.30
Morris Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Luc Gaillot controls it well on his chest. Jean-Luc Gaillot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.46
Steed Cabezas flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Luc Gaillot controls it well on his chest. Jean-Luc Gaillot threads a neat ball through to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler shoots from distance but Peter van der Meer is on top of his game. Good save!
20.03
Shaun Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to George Owen who takes it down. George Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo heads the ball goalwards but Nikolas Janes is on top of it.
22.14
Shaun Redknapp comes in with a late challenge on Dion Fletcher. Shaun Redknapp is shown the yellow card! Dion Fletcher runs off the knock.
26.13
1-0Mauricio Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.19
Oscar Fernandez gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Les Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Nikolas Janes.
32.25
Regis Richert hacks Oscar Fernandez from behind! Regis Richert is shown the yellow card! Oscar Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.05
Dion Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.49
Pablo Barkero hits a low pass to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Barton.
39.50
Mauricio Ruiz passes the ball forward to Tiago Jardim. Tiago Jardim makes a simple pass to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.26
Tiago Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp hits a low pass to Les Oakes. Les Oakes edges inside the box! Les Oakes comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Nikolas Janes gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.40
Showing composure, Ian Barton laces a through ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz plays the ball forward to George Owen. George Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo whips the ball goalwards with his head but Nikolas Janes is on top of it.
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.
45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 get the second half underway!
47.22
Malte Ziegler decides to run forward with the ball. Malte Ziegler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.43
1-0Thomas Kühn clumsily knocks into Miguel Hemdani. The referee calls over Thomas Kühn and warns him to calm down! Miguel Hemdani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.17
Jean-Luc Gaillot flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Regis Richert. Regis Richert jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
54.57
Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. George Owen controls it well on his chest. George Owen finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.08
With imagination, Shaun Redknapp plays the ball forward to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn whips in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nikolas Janes punches it away to safety.
60.30
1-0Bayer Leverkusen have made 2 substitutions with Salvador Traynor replacing Mauricio Redondo and Roberto Flores replacing Romero P. Hidalgo .
61.39
Shaun Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Owen. George Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.39
Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Nuno Reis replacing Ian Barton .
65.45
Oscar Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Redknapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Without breaking stride, Shaun Redknapp plays the ball forward to Les Oakes. Les Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nikolas Janes easily picks it out of the air!
67.47
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
72.11
2-0Les Oakes decides to run forward with the ball. Les Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Flores. Steed Cabezas hacks Roberto Flores from behind! Roberto Flores appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
73.09
Salvador Traynor plays the ball forward to Les Oakes. Les Oakes whips in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.21
Sebastian Lindemann flicks a high ball forward to Regis Richert who takes it down. Regis Richert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.10
Morris Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Oscar Fernandez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.50
Shaun Redknapp clumsily knocks into Jean-Luc Gaillot. Shaun Redknapp is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Luc Gaillot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.02
Jean-Luc Gaillot passes the ball forward to Regis Richert. Regis Richert advances inside the box! Regis Richert makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Peter van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
89.20
Dion Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Regis Richert. Regis Richert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Reis.
90.00
Miguel Hemdani knocks the ball forward to Jean-Luc Gaillot. Jean-Luc Gaillot kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
35.1%
37.7%
27.3%
Scorers
| George Owen 26, 73 Roberto Flores 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to George Owen of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Shaun Redknapp (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | George Owen (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Roberto Flores (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Miguel Hemdani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steed Cabezas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pablo Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Lindemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Luc Gaillot (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dion Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malte Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Owen (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Regis Richert (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Morris Gascoigne (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Alfred Ramé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mick Marsden (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gaspar Quaresma (MID) | 0 | |