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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 17,425 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Ruben Martins threads a neat ball through to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Nuno Reis blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
3.57
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Jean Deguerville plays the ball forward to Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
4.03
0-0Salvador Traynor passes the ball forward to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
9.42
0-0Nuno Reis catches Jean Deguerville on the ankles. The referee calls over Nuno Reis and warns him to calm down! Jean Deguerville stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.12
With great vision, Ruben Martins plays the ball forward to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. With a superhuman jump, Marcel Busse connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.24
0-0Wes Shilton makes a simple pass to Jean Deguerville. Jean Deguerville flicks a high pass forward. James Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Oswald.
26.43
Neil Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Flores holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Flores whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.17
Oscar Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.23
0-0With imagination, Salvador Traynor plays the ball forward to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo knocks the ball forward to Thomas Kühn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.34
Samir Oswald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Oakes. Les Oakes shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
39.03
Wes Shilton takes it forward alone. Wes Shilton sees space and advances. Wes Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
42.47
Jean Deguerville knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Johnstone.
45.00
Nuno Reis passes the ball forward to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores runs straight at the defence! Roberto Flores takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen have changed their lineup with Jason Marr replacing Thomas Kühn. FC Energie Cottbus 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 kick off!
48.48
Roberto Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Marr. Jason Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
49.04
Alejandro Carmona laces a through ball forward to Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse lofts in a cross ball towards James Clegg. James Clegg makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.36
0-0Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Pedro Viana replacing Oscar Fernandez .
61.36
Pedro Viana clumsily knocks into Marcel Busse. The referee warns Pedro Viana to calm down! Marcel Busse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.45
Salvador Traynor darts forward. Salvador Traynor makes a probing pass to Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores whips in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ricardo Gomes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.38
0-1James Clegg sees Roberto Butragueno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Peter van der Meer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.41
Tiago Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Jason Marr who brings the ball under control. Jason Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
72.03
0-1Nuno Reis comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Carmona. The referee calls over Nuno Reis and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Carmona hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.45
Niccolo Harrison threads a neat ball through to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse powers a header at goal. Peter van der Meer manages to gather it.
77.37
Samir Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Jason Marr collects the pass. Jason Marr finds some space and shoots from distance. Ricardo Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
79.29
Graham Bridges brings the ball forward. Graham Bridges knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jean Deguerville is offside!
83.07
Samir Oswald flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.04
Romero P. Hidalgo barges into Wes Shilton. The referee warns Romero P. Hidalgo to calm down! Wes Shilton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.21
Salvador Traynor plays the ball forward to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
26.6%
43%
30.4%
Scorers
| Marcel Busse 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Busse of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nuno Reis (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samir Oswald (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Roberto Flores (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Viana (DEF) | 5 | |
| 13. | Shaun Redknapp (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Marr (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Ricardo Gomes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Wes Shilton (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Graham Bridges (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ruben Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Niccolo Harrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean Deguerville (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Carmona (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Busse (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Roberto Butragueno (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Madjid Castro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daan Hoekstra (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Pinheiro (ATT) | 0 | |