Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 16,879 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
2.33
0-0Rafael Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Almeida who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Hughes but the linesman indicates offside!
3.38
0-0Thomas Kühn hacks Juan-Carlos Vazquez from behind! Thomas Kühn is shown the yellow card! Juan-Carlos Vazquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.48
0-0Colin Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nico Kneissl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Ruiz.
16.47
0-0Oscar Fernandez makes a probing pass to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor sees Thomas Kühn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Kühn shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.32
0-0Nico Kneissl clumsily knocks into Mauricio Redondo. The referee warns Nico Kneissl to calm down! Mauricio Redondo stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.14
Rafael Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Bravo. Leonardo Bravo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.56
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.40
Oscar Fernandez clumsily knocks into Chris Hughes. Oscar Fernandez is warned by the referee! Chris Hughes runs off the knock.
28.35
0-0Mauricio Ruiz sees George Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Owen shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Lennart Sparwasser.
29.44
0-0Thomas Kühn takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Mauricio Redondo tries a spectacular strike. The shot is on target but blocked by Leon Sparwasser. That should have been a goal!
30.39
Salvador Traynor flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Hidalgo collects the pass. Romero P. Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes makes a deft header. Lennart Sparwasser comfortably punches it away to safety.
32.20
1-0Romero P. Hidalgo sees Mauricio Redondo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.34
Rafael Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Bravo controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Tiago Jardim hits a low pass to Les Oakes. Les Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
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. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.37
George Owen clumsily knocks into Colin Dalglish. The referee calls over George Owen and warns him to calm down! Colin Dalglish runs off the knock.
49.14
Nico Kneissl makes a simple pass to Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.17
Showing composure, Juan-Carlos Vazquez laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.30
Nico Kneissl comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Redondo. The referee calls over Nico Kneissl and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Redondo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.32
2-1Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Roberto Flores replacing George Owen .
61.33
Mauricio Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo but the linesman indicates offside!
63.34
Juan-Carlos Vazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Teixeira. With vision, Rafael Teixeira laces a through ball forward to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl makes a probing pass between the defence to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Peter van der Meer. Excellent save.
65.02
Mauricio Ruiz clumsily knocks into Rafael Teixeira. Mauricio Ruiz is shown the yellow card! Rafael Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.26
Juan-Carlos Vazquez sees a break and surges forward. Juan-Carlos Vazquez makes a pass forward but Nicolas Pichichi is yards offside!
75.46
With great vision, Nico Kneissl plays the ball forward to Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
79.26
Rafael Teixeira plays the ball forward to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Peter van der Meer!
81.47
Chris Hughes catches Nuno Reis on the ankles. The referee calls over Chris Hughes and warns him to calm down! Nuno Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.41
Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Fernandez collects the pass. Oscar Fernandez sees space and advances. Oscar Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
87.35
Mauricio Redondo brings the ball forward. Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Flores collects the pass. Roberto Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Redondo but he's offside!
89.08
Mauricio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Roberto Flores provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Lennart Sparwasser manages to gather it.
90.00
Mauricio Redondo knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo kicks a strong pass forward to Les Oakes but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
27.3%
47%
25.8%
Scorers
| Thomas Kühn 32 George Owen 45 | Nico Kneissl 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nico Kneissl of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nuno Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | George Owen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Johnstone (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Flores (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Lennart Sparwasser (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alexander Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan-Carlos Vazquez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Colin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Rafael Teixeira (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Chris Hughes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gaspar Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Pichichi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leonardo Bravo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Ahrens (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Lensing (GK) | 0 | |