Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 19,110 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off the first half!
3.21
0-0Rafael Arias knocks the ball forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.50
0-0Mauricio Redondo threads the ball through to George Owen. George Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Schröder.
8.49
0-0Simon Neuhaus threads the ball through to Leon Helmer. Without breaking stride, Leon Helmer plays the ball forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
9.35
0-0Oscar Fernandez hacks Rafael Arias from behind! Oscar Fernandez is warned by the referee! Rafael Arias runs off the knock.
10.32
Tiago Jardim threads a neat ball through to Oscar Fernandez. Oscar Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Oakes. Les Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Neuhaus.
12.40
0-0Leon Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Gravesen who brings the ball under control. Jakob Gravesen makes a great pass forward. Leon Helmer sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
16.04
Alec Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Peter van der Meer manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.13
Alec Ferguson makes a simple pass to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Peter van der Meer. Excellent save.
21.52
Alec Ferguson sees Leon Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Helmer makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Peter van der Meer is on top of it.
24.16
1-0Shaun Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Pedro Pichichi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.49
Rafael Arias surges forward with the ball. Rafael Arias shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
30.06
1-0Kevin Schröder catches Thomas Kühn on the ankles. Kevin Schröder is shown the yellow card! Thomas Kühn runs off the knock.
32.09
Alec Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Gravesen who takes it down. Jakob Gravesen lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.46
Mauricio Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Ferguson.
38.33
Vincent Gohouri flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Glass rushes past Oscar Fernandez! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dominic Glass provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Peter van der Meer smothers it!
44.47
Leon Helmer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leon Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri whips the ball goalwards with his head but Peter van der Meer 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. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
VfB Stuttgart start the second half!
48.58
Mauricio Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Mauricio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.11
Bakary Klimek runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bakary Klimek knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Vincent Gohouri is offside!
53.36
Alec Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Fernandez.
55.40
Kevin Schröder knocks the ball forward to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
59.06
Oscar Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
60.48
Shaun Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Les Oakes. Les Oakes shoots from long range but Pedro Pichichi is on top of it.
66.28
Leon Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.39
Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Redknapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Hidalgo who takes it down. Romero P. Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.20
Shaun Redknapp barges into Bakary Klimek. The referee warns Shaun Redknapp to calm down! Bakary Klimek runs off the knock.
89.03
Nuno Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp sees space and advances. Shaun Redknapp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Shaun Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pedro Pichichi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
28.6%
44.2%
27.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter van der Meer of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Nuno Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Shaun Redknapp (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | George Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Flores (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Pichichi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sho Ishigawa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kevin Schröder (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Leon Helmer (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Bakary Klimek (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Arias (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dominic Glass (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jakob Gravesen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Vincent Gohouri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Johan Benon (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Andres (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Greaves (MID) | 0 | |