Match Report


FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05     Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen
Sean Clayton Sean Clayton Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Nikolas JanesN. Janes71
G
1
G
77Peter van der MeerP. van der Meer
Nicolas MüllerN. Müller55
D
2
D
71Nuno ReisN. Reis
Kevin FranckeK. Francke67
D
3
D
74Oscar FernandezO. Fernandez
Steed CabezasS. Cabezas69
D
4
D
68Mauricio RuizM. Ruiz
Sebastian LindemannS. Lindemann47
D
5
D
73Tiago JardimT. Jardim
Gaspar QuaresmaG. Quaresma71
M
captain6
M
81Mauricio RedondoM. Redondo
Mick MarsdenM. Marsden64
M
7
M
77Shaun RedknappS. Redknapp
Malte ZieglerM. Ziegler68
M
8
A
73George OwenG. Owen
Frederico MolownyF. Molowny72
A
9captain
A
72Romero P. HidalgoR. Hidalgo
Patricio Guerrero LopezP. Guerrero Lopez61
A
10
A
69Les OakesL. Oakes
Simon OwenS. Owen68
A
11
A
70Thomas KühnT. Kühn
 
Regis RichertR. Richert67
A
12
D
69Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone
Karim BrocardK. Brocard41
M
13
M
80Salvador TraynorS. Traynor
Miguel HemdaniM. Hemdani70
D
14
A
74Roberto FloresR. Flores

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to Bayer Leverkusen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 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 Uwe Bischoff.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
2.01
Gaspar Quaresma catches Mauricio Ruiz on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.06
Romero P. Hidalgo barges into Kevin Francke. Romero P. Hidalgo is shown the yellow card! Kevin Francke stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.10
Showing composure, Gaspar Quaresma plays the ball forward to Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Quaresma. Gaspar Quaresma heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.49
Mauricio Ruiz makes a probing pass to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Redknapp who takes it down. Shaun Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.02
Sebastian Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Simon Owen. Simon Owen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.21
Oscar Fernandez takes a short throw-in bringing Mauricio Ruiz into play. Mauricio Ruiz breaks forward. Mauricio Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
18.43
Malte Ziegler makes a probing pass to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.10
Malte Ziegler kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.27
With a delightful solo run, Shaun Redknapp stretches the opposition's defence. Shaun Redknapp finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.20
With vision, Sebastian Lindemann plays the ball forward to Gaspar Quaresma. Gaspar Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.37
Steed Cabezas makes a strong solo run forward. Steed Cabezas flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
30.06
Steed Cabezas flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Francke who takes it down. Kevin Francke flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Molowny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Owen. Oscar Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Simon Owen. Simon Owen appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
32.46
Steed Cabezas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden passes the ball forward to Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.09
Mauricio Ruiz clumsily knocks into Frederico Molowny. Mauricio Ruiz is warned by the referee! Frederico Molowny runs off the knock.
36.54
Mick Marsden sees Frederico Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Ruiz.
38.13
Mauricio Ruiz sees space and advances. Mauricio Ruiz darts forward. Mauricio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.47
Mick Marsden threads a neat ball through to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
45.00
Malte Ziegler catches Shaun Redknapp on the ankles. Malte Ziegler is shown the yellow card! Shaun Redknapp runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 get the second half underway!
47.28
Mauricio Ruiz clumsily knocks into Mick Marsden. Mauricio Ruiz is given another warning by the referee! Mick Marsden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.13
Nuno Reis flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Redknapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Redknapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Nikolas Janes. Excellent save.
53.14
Mauricio Redondo makes a simple pass to Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes advances inside the box! Les Oakes rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
54.20
Mick Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Peter van der Meer easily smothers it!
57.43
Mauricio Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, George Owen. George Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.45
Shaun Redknapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.07
Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Roberto Flores replacing Romero P. Hidalgo .
72.11
Shaun Redknapp makes a simple pass to Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores 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 but Nikolas Janes is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
73.27
Kevin Francke knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
79.27
Oscar Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Reis who takes it down. Nuno Reis flicks a high pass forward. George Owen controls it well on his chest. George Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but Sebastian Lindemann blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
81.10
Steed Cabezas threads a neat ball through to Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Molowny who brings the ball under control. Frederico Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Redondo.
89.33
Shaun Redknapp comes in with a late challenge on Gaspar Quaresma. Shaun Redknapp is shown the yellow card! Gaspar Quaresma runs off the knock.
90.00
Shaun Redknapp comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Molowny. Shaun Redknapp is warned by the referee! Frederico Molowny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FSV Mainz 05

Bayer Leverkusen
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
22%
41.5%
36.6%

Scorers
Mick Marsden 18
Shaun Redknapp 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mick Marsden of FSV Mainz 05

Match Ratings
1.Nikolas Janes (GK)
7
2.Nicolas Müller (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Francke (DEF)
6
4.Steed Cabezas (DEF)
7
5.Sebastian Lindemann (DEF)
6
6.Gaspar Quaresma (MID)yellow card
6
7.Mick Marsden (MID)goal scored
9
8.Malte Ziegler (MID)yellow card
6
9.Frederico Molowny (ATT)
6
10.Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
7
11.Simon Owen (ATT)
6
 
12.Regis Richert (ATT)
0
13.Karim Brocard (MID)
0
14.Miguel Hemdani (DEF)
0

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