Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Niederrheinstadion where Rot-Weiss Oberhausen play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 11,215 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
2.33
0-0Christian Breyer surges forward with the ball. Christian Breyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.05
0-0Marc Götz hits a low pass to Samir Maier. Samir Maier runs straight at the defence! Samir Maier makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Danilo Petruzzi manages to gather it easily.
9.30
Jonathan Wilson passes the ball forward to Samir Maier. Samir Maier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Best. Carl Best whips in a cross ball towards Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Danilo Petruzzi.
10.29
0-0Samir Maier takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Marc Götz provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.35
0-0Linus Wesselmann flicks a high pass forward. Leon Arnold collects the pass. Leon Arnold makes a probing pass to Florian Neudecker. Florian Neudecker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Götz.
18.53
1-0With great vision, Linus Wesselmann plays the ball forward to Stefan Jaschke. Stefan Jaschke threads a neat ball through to Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Jaschke. Stefan Jaschke flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.09
Martin Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Wilson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Wilson passes the ball forward to Carl Best. Carl Best plays a quick one-two with Lennart Heiser and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Carl Best provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.05
Simion Lacatus threads the ball through to Samir Maier. Samir Maier makes a simple pass to Carl Best. Carl Best shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.58
Lennart Heiser threads the ball through to Carl Best. Carl Best shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
36.54
Leon Arnold makes an attacking run forward. Leon Arnold knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Jaschke. Stefan Jaschke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
38.10
Armin Lange flicks a high ball forward to Florian Neudecker who takes it down. Florian Neudecker chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Breyer. Christian Breyer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Vincenzo Vogel, sees it late!! Goal for Rot-Weiss Oberhausen!
42.42
Samir Maier kicks a strong pass forward to Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico runs straight at the defence! Matjaz Rustico makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.08
2-1Linus Wesselmann comes in with a late challenge on Carl Best. The referee brings Linus Wesselmann to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Best carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rot-Weiss Oberhausen kick off!
53.08
Martin Behrens flicks a high pass forward to Anton Basler who brings the ball under control. Anton Basler knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Heiser. Lennart Heiser whips in a cross ball towards Samir Maier. Samir Maier outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.40
2-1Leon Arnold comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Wilson. Leon Arnold is given a warning by the referee! Jonathan Wilson runs off the knock.
63.42
Marc Götz plays the ball forward to Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico advances inside the box! Matjaz Rustico tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Danilo Petruzzi had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
66.39
Christian Prantl passes the ball forward to Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Leon Arnold holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Arnold knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Basler.
67.41
Florian Neudecker threads a neat ball through to Stefan Jaschke. Stefan Jaschke cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stefan Jaschke provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.11
Christian Breyer clumsily knocks into Samir Maier. Christian Breyer is given a warning by the referee! Samir Maier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.58
Armin Lange hacks Matjaz Rustico from behind! Armin Lange is warned by the referee! Matjaz Rustico grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.7%
50%
20.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matjaz Rustico of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Danilo Petruzzi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Miguel Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Armin Lange (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Linus Wesselmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Christian Prantl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Breyer (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Gianmarco Cevoli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leon Arnold (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florian Neudecker (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stefan Jaschke (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Linus Hamann (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Alexander Schönenborn (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Seibert (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nico Jung (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vincenzo Vogel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lennart Heiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Basler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simion Lacatus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Götz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Wilson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Samir Maier (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Lennart Heiser (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Matjaz Rustico (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Carl Best (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Lars Dehm (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Dryden (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matthias Welter (ATT) | 0 | |