Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 12,630 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Müller.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Müller.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC kick off!
6.09
0-0Torsten Lensing flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Kaiser who brings the ball under control. Oliver Kaiser skips past Sven Nordwald! Oliver Kaiser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.56
0-0Albrecht Rohrschneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Nordwald.
14.17
Scott Henderson brings the ball forward. Scott Henderson cuts inside the box! Scott Henderson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.19
Sven Nordwald knocks the ball forward to Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs hits a low pass to Christina Facciutto. Christina Facciutto whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.38
0-0Jonathan Wilson threads a neat ball through to Sven Nordwald. Sven Nordwald runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sven Nordwald threads a neat ball through to Carl Best. Torsten Lensing catches Carl Best on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
18.19
0-0Uwe Ritzinger clumsily knocks into Sven Nordwald. Uwe Ritzinger is given a warning by the referee! Sven Nordwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.45
0-0Jšrg Van Van Westerop threads a neat ball through to Uwe Ritzinger. Uwe Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Spengler. Arco Polak comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Spengler. Penalty not given!!
22.43
Jšrg Van Van Westerop flicks a high pass forward to Simon Witte who brings the ball under control. Simon Witte kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Ritzinger. Uwe Ritzinger shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
28.52
Christina Facciutto hacks Oliver Kaiser from behind! The referee warns Christina Facciutto to calm down! Oliver Kaiser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.40
Jonathan Wilson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer plays a scrappy one-two with Jonathan Wilson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jan Helmer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
32.43
Leon Sachs knocks the ball forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento darts forward. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jšrg Van Van Westerop.
34.18
1-0Leon Sachs brings the ball forward. Leon Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gento controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alberto Gento strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Albrecht Maier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.37
Jonathan Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Carl Best collects the pass. Carl Best knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs makes a looping header on goal. Albrecht Maier is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.33
Simon Witte flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Rohrschneider who takes it down. Albrecht Rohrschneider edges inside the box! Albrecht Rohrschneider cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vincenzo Vogel with no chance!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
47.08
Arco Polak makes a simple pass to Martin Lineker. Martin Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Carl Best controls it well on his chest. Carl Best plays a one-two with Jan Helmer and rushes in on goal... Carl Best side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.20
2-1Christian Schramm sees space and advances. Christian Schramm flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Ritzinger who takes it down. Uwe Ritzinger plays a one-two with Sebastian Spengler and advances towards the goal... Uwe Ritzinger shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Vincenzo Vogel. Excellent save.
57.34
Jan Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Wilson controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Wilson plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Sachs and advances towards the goal... Jonathan Wilson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Albrecht Maier gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
59.15
Jonathan Wilson receives the ball from a throw-in from Leon Sachs. Jonathan Wilson threads a neat ball through to Christina Facciutto. Christina Facciutto threads the ball through into the box. Alberto Gento cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.47
Sven Nordwald makes a probing pass to Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs sees Christina Facciutto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christina Facciutto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.58
3-1Leon Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Best. Carl Best makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Helmer but he's offside!
75.04
3-1Bayer Leverkusen are in full control of this game.
77.03
3-1Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Matt Rae replacing Jan Helmer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
79.27
3-1Martin Lineker barges into Sebastian Spengler. Martin Lineker is warned by the referee! Sebastian Spengler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.34
Arco Polak sees Matt Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Matt Rae plays the ball forward to Christina Facciutto. Christina Facciutto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Maier who gathers it comfortably.
85.02
Jonathan Wilson makes a simple pass to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
26%
42.5%
31.5%
Scorers
| Alberto Gento 34, 59 Leon Sachs 38 | Albrecht Rohrschneider 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Sachs of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Vogel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sven Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arco Polak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Sachs (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Jonathan Wilson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Best (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jan Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Christina Facciutto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Linus Beckmann (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Angelo Kerhuiel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albrecht Maier (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bakary Walter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Schramm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Torsten Lensing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kew De Groot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Kaiser (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albrecht Rohrschneider (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Jšrg Van Van Westerop (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Witte (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Spengler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Uwe Ritzinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Köpke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Richter (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nils Streich (ATT) | 0 | |