Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Energie Cottbus. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nico Fromm.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nico Fromm.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
0-0Matt Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Kirschner collects the pass. Jonas Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Vogel who gathers it comfortably.
4.29
0-0Arco Polak flicks a high pass forward. Scott Henderson controls it well on his chest. Scott Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs knocks the ball forward to Jan Helmer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.37
0-1Oliver Maier sees Jonas Kirschner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Kirschner knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
9.35
Arco Polak sees Leon Sachs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Schnellinger who gathers it comfortably.
10.44
0-1Martin Lineker boots it upfield. Carl Best knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Jonas Schnellinger.
14.25
0-1Scott Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Scott Henderson plays the ball forward to Carl Best. Carl Best plays a one-two with Jonathan Wilson and advances towards the goal... Carl Best shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.34
Jonathan Wilson threads the ball through to Carl Best. Carl Best knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.55
1-1Arco Polak chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Wilson whips in a cross ball towards Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Alfredo Garrido's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
32.46
Jonathan Wilson hits a low pass to Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs plays a one-two with Christina Facciutto and advances towards the goal... Leon Sachs looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
38.31
Matt Campbell takes it forward alone. Matt Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Vincenzo Vogel.
39.05
1-1It's a corner kick. Matt Campbell loops the ball over to the far post. Leon Willems rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.42
Jonathan Wilson takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs hits a low pass to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Best. Carl Best is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Jonas Schnellinger as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
41.30
1-1Corner kick to Bayer Leverkusen. Jonathan Wilson plays it short to Martin Lineker. Martin Lineker flicks the ball on with his first touch. Marc Frieser reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
42.52
Arco Polak threads a neat ball through to Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs makes a high pass forward. Christina Facciutto shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Christina Facciutto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off the second half!
48.15
Jonathan Wilson threads the ball through to Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
51.01
Matt Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.40
Dietmar Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Willems. Leon Willems flicks a high ball forward to Marc Frieser who takes it down. Marc Frieser shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.48
1-2Arco Polak chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs knocks the ball forward to Christina Facciutto. Christina Facciutto plays a scrappy one-two with Jonathan Wilson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Oliver Maier hacks Christina Facciutto from behind! Christina Facciutto appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
63.39
Paul Winkler sees a break and surges forward. Paul Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Frieser. Scott Henderson catches Marc Frieser on the ankles. Marc Frieser appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
66.23
Christina Facciutto flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gento controls it well on his chest. Alberto Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Best. Carl Best is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.29
Jonathan Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.43
1-2Bayer Leverkusen have made 2 substitutions with Linus Beckmann replacing Christina Facciutto and Angelo Kerhuiel replacing Jan Helmer .
84.49
Jonathan Wilson laces a through ball forward to Linus Beckmann. Linus Beckmann passes the ball forward but Angelo Kerhuiel is offside!
90.00
Leon Sachs knocks the ball forward to Linus Beckmann. Linus Beckmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.6%
34.4%
Play Area
28.1%
46.9%
25%
Scorers
| Jonathan Wilson 20 | Armin Wendel 6, 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Armin Wendel of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Vogel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arco Polak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Malte Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Sachs (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Wilson (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Carl Best (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jan Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christina Facciutto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Linus Beckmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matt Rae (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Angelo Kerhuiel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jonas Schnellinger (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Willems (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frits Jongsma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Maier (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonas Kirschner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paul Winkler (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Armin Wendel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Marc Frieser (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Medina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rainer Busse (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Behrens (ATT) | 0 | |