Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadion an der Lohmühle where VfB Lübeck play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 13,877 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Lübeck are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Geis.


0.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.33
Leon Sachs makes an attacking run forward. Leon Sachs lofts in a cross ball towards Christina Facciutto. Claudio Martino hacks Christina Facciutto from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
4.15
Scott Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Lineker. Martin Lineker sees Jan Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Helmer plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Sachs and advances towards the goal... Jan Helmer takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.31
Sven Nordwald takes it forward alone. Sven Nordwald threads a neat ball through to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
16.48
Sven Nordwald sees a break and surges forward. Sven Nordwald runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sven Nordwald knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Kai Backes.
17.53
Carl Best takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Samir Netzer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
21.54
With vision, Claudio Martino plays the ball forward to Stefano Panucci. Stefano Panucci flicks a high pass forward. Samir Netzer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Netzer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Vogel who gathers it comfortably.
26.27
Nicolas Schell threads a neat ball through to Samir Netzer. Samir Netzer whips in a cross ball towards Mario Marques. Mario Marques knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Vincenzo Vogel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.38
Tomas Castro knocks the ball forward to Mario Marques. Mario Marques plays a one-two with Tomas Castro and advances towards the goal... Scott Henderson hacks Mario Marques from behind! Mario Marques appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
40.03
Claudio Martino threads a neat ball through to Mario Marques. Mario Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Castro. Tomas Castro whips in a cross ball towards Samir Netzer. Samir Netzer powers a header at goal but somehow Vincenzo Vogel manages to keep it out.
44.33
Alberto Gento makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Gento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Nico Fromm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Schell. Nicolas Schell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Netzer. Samir Netzer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Nordwald.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Lübeck appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and VfB Lübeck kick off!
55.25
Stefano Panucci flicks a high pass forward. Mario Marques controls it well on his chest. Mario Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.06
Sven Götz threads the ball through to Mario Marques. Mario Marques knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Lineker.
60.15
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.07
Sven Götz threads a neat ball through to Mario Marques. Mario Marques whips in a cross ball towards Samir Netzer. Samir Netzer heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.36
Jonathan Wilson threads the ball through to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.16
Nico Fromm kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Castro. Tomas Castro darts forward. Tomas Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Netzer. Samir Netzer directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.38
Martin Lineker flicks a high pass forward to Leon Sachs who brings the ball under control. Leon Sachs lofts in a cross ball towards Christina Facciutto. Christina Facciutto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.40
Mario Marques flicks a high pass forward. Samir Netzer controls it well on his chest. Samir Netzer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Vogel who gathers it comfortably.
81.43
Sven Götz plays the ball forward to Samir Netzer. Samir Netzer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.55
Tomas Castro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tomas Castro shoots from long range but Vincenzo Vogel reads it well. Nice keeping!
90.00
Leon Sachs receives the ball from a throw-in from Jonathan Wilson. Leon Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Best. Carl Best runs straight at the defence! Carl Best cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
27.3%
46.8%
26%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan Helmer of Bayer Leverkusen

Match Ratings
1.Kai Backes (GK)
6
2.Nico Fromm (DEF)
6
3.Uwe Walter (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Martino (DEF)
6
5.Nils Seeler (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas Schell (MID)
6
7.Sven Götz (MID)
6
8.Tomas Castro (MID)
7
9.Stefano Panucci (MID)
6
10.Samir Netzer (ATT)
7
11.Mario Marques (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Philipp Polheim (GK)
0
13.Linus Hermann (GK)
0
14.Nico Schröder (ATT)
0

1.Vincenzo Vogel (GK)
6
2.Scott Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Sven Nordwald (DEF)
8
4.Martin Lineker (DEF)
6
5.Arco Polak (DEF)
6
6.Leon Sachs (MID)
8
7.Jonathan Wilson (MID)
7
8.Carl Best (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Jan Helmer (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alberto Gento (ATT)
6
11.Christina Facciutto (ATT)
6
 
12.Linus Beckmann (MID)
0
13.Matt Rae (GK)
0
14.Angelo Kerhuiel (ATT)
0