Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to Bayer Leverkusen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
SV Werder Bremen 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 Lars Beckenbauer.
The pitch is in great condition.
SV Werder Bremen 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 Lars Beckenbauer.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
3.44
0-0Kevin Littbarski sees Chris Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Hughes makes a great pass forward. Guillermo Aguilar runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
8.34
0-1Mauricio Redondo darts forward. Mauricio Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.45
0-1Oscar Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo threads the ball through to Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Lennart Sparwasser!
14.12
Mauricio Redondo surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores plays a one-two with Thomas Kühn and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Roberto Flores provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Superb reactions from Lennart Sparwasser. What a save!
15.35
0-1Mauricio Redondo clumsily knocks into Nico Kneissl. The referee calls over Mauricio Redondo and warns him to calm down! Nico Kneissl stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.06
0-1Mauricio Redondo knocks the ball forward to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Dalglish.
27.23
0-1Nico Kneissl makes a probing pass to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.54
Les Oakes sees space and advances. Les Oakes shoots from distance. Lennart Sparwasser is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.49
Alexander Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward to Alex Rae who brings the ball under control. Alex Rae deftly passes the ball to Nicolas Pichichi, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Nicolas Pichichi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Peter van der Meer. What a great pair of hands!
38.49
Kevin Littbarski knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi makes a probing pass to Nico Kneissl but he's offside!
39.08
0-2Tiago Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Redondo who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. George Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Juan-Carlos Vazquez catches Thomas Kühn on the ankles. Thomas Kühn appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
Mauricio Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor sees space and advances. Salvador Traynor shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Werder Bremen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
51.39
Salvador Traynor flicks a high ball forward to Les Oakes who takes it down. Les Oakes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Lennart Sparwasser is on top of his game. Excellent save!
60.33
0-2Bayer Leverkusen have made 3 substitutions with Neil Johnstone replacing Oscar Fernandez, Samir Oswald replacing Mauricio Redondo and Jason Marr replacing Thomas Kühn .
61.37
Tiago Jardim sees Samir Oswald in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Oswald knocks the ball forward to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Lennart Sparwasser. Excellent save.
67.31
With vision, Kevin Littbarski plays the ball forward to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar puts a great ball through. Kevin Littbarski runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.54
0-2Kevin Littbarski flicks a high ball forward to Chris Hughes who takes it down. Chris Hughes plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Littbarski and advances towards the goal... Chris Hughes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Salvador Traynor. Excellent block.
75.58
George Owen catches Alexander Sanchez on the ankles. The referee warns George Owen to calm down! Alexander Sanchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.54
SV Werder Bremen have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Ahrens replacing Nico Kneissl and Uwe Sparwasser replacing Kevin Littbarski .
78.59
Neil Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald hits a low pass to George Owen. George Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Marr. Jason Marr jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jason Marr!
83.57
Jason Marr darts forward. Jason Marr shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
87.19
Juan-Carlos Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Peter van der Meer.
89.29
Uwe Sparwasser threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar makes a probing pass to Uwe Sparwasser but he's offside!
90.00
Colin Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Alex Rae. Alex Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Rae and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicolas Pichichi shoots from just inside the box. Peter van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
26.6%
41.8%
31.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Salvador Traynor of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lennart Sparwasser (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alexander Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Chris Hughes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Pichichi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Guillermo Aguilar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Ahrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Uwe Sparwasser (MID) | 6 | |
| 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. | Salvador Traynor (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | George Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Flores (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Samir Oswald (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jason Marr (ATT) | | 8 |