Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Union Berlin. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Ahrens.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Ahrens.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen start the match!
8.52
0-1Oliver Roth runs up as Stefan Eilts takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Oliver Roth knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Eilts. Stefan Eilts flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.55
0-1Alberto Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Best. Carl Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Heiser but the linesman indicates offside!
16.46
0-1Marc Götz chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gento comfortably collects the pass. Alberto Gento plays a one-two with Carl Best and rushes in on goal... Alberto Gento looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
20.06
Marc Götz flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Heiser who brings the ball under control. Lennart Heiser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.34
Marc Götz threads a neat ball through to Lennart Heiser. Lennart Heiser passes the ball forward but Alberto Gento is offside!
22.03
Lennart Heiser flicks a high pass forward. Marc Götz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Götz decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Götz whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
24.12
Lennart Beck chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Eilts. Stefan Eilts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.41
Quim Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth powers a header at goal. Oliver Roth scores for FC Union Berlin!!
30.44
Leon Sachs makes a simple pass to Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Marc Götz controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Marc Götz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Steffen Streich is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.56
Martin Behrens brings the ball forward. Martin Behrens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Heiser. Lennart Heiser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.06
1-2Marc Götz passes the ball forward to Carl Best. Carl Best knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Lionel Lecocq is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
38.22
Lennart Heiser knocks the ball forward to Marc Götz. Marc Götz sees Alberto Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Gento passes the ball forward but Lennart Heiser is offside!
40.39
1-2Martin Behrens threads a neat ball through to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Alberto Gento provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Steffen Streich.
44.30
45.00
Lennart Beck flicks a high pass forward to Alessandro Coco who brings the ball under control. Alessandro Coco shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
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 Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the second half underway!
48.48
Lennart Beck flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
49.36
Bram Zijm flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Martin Behrens.
50.55
1-2Lennart Beck takes a quick corner, playing it short to Glynn Royce. Glynn Royce side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.52
Alberto Gento plays the ball forward to Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
55.49
Lennart Beck sees Christian Seeler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Seeler shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.39
Lennart Beck knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth skips past Martin Behrens! Oliver Roth shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Vincenzo Vogel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.51
Simion Lacatus hits a low pass to Martin Behrens. Martin Behrens makes a probing pass to Carl Best. Carl Best makes a probing pass to Marc Götz but he's offside!
75.14
Martin Behrens chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Götz. Marc Götz flicks a high pass forward. Carl Best controls it well on his chest. Carl Best lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Heiser. Lennart Heiser fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.02
2-3Bayer Leverkusen are keeping most of the possession.
79.27
Anton Basler flicks a high ball forward to Leon Sachs who takes it down. Leon Sachs makes a probing pass to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bayer Leverkusen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
83.25
Miguel Cano passes the ball forward to Glynn Royce. Glynn Royce tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Alberto Gento makes a simple pass to Lennart Heiser. Lennart Heiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Best. Carl Best cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
28%
44%
28%
Scorers
| Marc Götz 30 Lennart Heiser 75 | Stefan Eilts 9 Oliver Roth 26, 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Roth of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Vogel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lennart Heiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Basler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Behrens (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Simion Lacatus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Götz (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Jonathan Wilson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leon Sachs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lennart Heiser (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Carl Best (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Lars Dehm (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Dryden (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matthias Welter (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steffen Streich (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Quim Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bram Zijm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lionel Lecocq (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lennart Beck (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Glynn Royce (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefan Eilts (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Miguel Cano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Roth (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Alessandro Coco (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Christian Seeler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Ouindi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marc Schrader (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florent Erceau (MID) | 0 | |