Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Kreuzeiche Stadion where SSV Reutlingen play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 11,414 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SSV Reutlingen 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 Lars Hässler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SSV Reutlingen 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 Lars Hässler.
0.00
0-0SSV Reutlingen start the game by kicking off the first half!
12.45
0-0Mehdi Cyprien threads the ball through to Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.06
0-0Daniel Loussouarn hits a low pass to Simon Wendel. Simon Wendel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Marsden but he's offside!
24.26
0-0Leon Sachs threads the ball through to Matthias Welter. Matthias Welter finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Marc Koschmieder smothers it!
26.48
Leon Sachs darts forward. Leon Sachs plays a scrappy one-two with Matthias Welter and advances towards the goal... Leon Sachs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.26
0-1Leon Sachs passes the ball forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento whips in a cross ball towards Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Marc Koschmieder has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.20
0-1Alexander Birkwald passes the ball forward to Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Vogel who gathers it comfortably.
39.29
Alberto Gento makes a probing pass to Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Welter. Matthias Welter shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.46
With a delightful solo run, Steffen Poschner stretches the opposition's defence. Steffen Poschner shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SSV Reutlingen appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the second half underway!
48.44
Marc Götz surges forward with the ball. Marc Götz hits a low pass to Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico makes a probing pass to Alberto Gento but he's offside!
53.09
Darren Marsden threads a neat ball through to Mehdi Cyprien. Mehdi Cyprien plays a sublime one-two with Simon Wendel and races in on goal... Mehdi Cyprien shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.41
Leon Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson sees Matthias Welter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Welter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Marc Koschmieder. Excellent save.
60.05
0-1Leon Sachs catches Steffen Poschner on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steffen Poschner stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.29
Shota Broerse flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gento controls it well on his chest. Alberto Gento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Matjaz Rustico controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Matjaz Rustico side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.19
Simon Ziegler launches a long ball forward into the other half. Darren Marsden plays a one-two with Mehdi Cyprien and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Darren Marsden provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Vincenzo Vogel smothers it!
66.12
Lennart Heiser passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Anton Basler. Anton Basler darts forward. Anton Basler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.37
Mehdi Cyprien passes the ball forward to Daniel Loussouarn. Daniel Loussouarn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Götz.
73.04
With a delightful solo run, Jonathan Wilson stretches the opposition's defence. Jonathan Wilson plays a scrappy one-two with Matthias Welter and advances towards the goal... Jonathan Wilson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.50
Daniel Loussouarn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Wendel. Simon Wendel makes a looping header on goal but Vincenzo Vogel is on top of his game. Nice save!
78.42
Daniel Loussouarn makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Loussouarn threads a neat ball through to Alexander Birkwald. Some good footwork from Alexander Birkwald provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.13
Anton Basler knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Götz. Marc Götz flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Gento who takes it down. Alberto Gento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marc Koschmieder!
85.03
Leon Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
89.23
Lennart Heiser flicks a high pass forward. Leon Sachs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Welter. Matthias Welter shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Marc Koschmieder. Excellent save.
90.00
Mehdi Cyprien flicks a high pass forward to Simon Wendel who brings the ball under control. Simon Wendel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
27.3%
46.8%
26%
Scorers
| Matjaz Rustico 27, 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matjaz Rustico of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Koschmieder (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Simon Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noah Dittrich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Philippe Forge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steffen Poschner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alexander Birkwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mehdi Cyprien (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Loussouarn (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Darren Marsden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Wendel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alun Pallister (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jakob Rösler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oliver Schnellinger (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vincenzo Vogel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lennart Heiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Shota Broerse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anton Basler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simion Lacatus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Götz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Wilson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leon Sachs (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Matjaz Rustico (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Matthias Welter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lars Dehm (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Dryden (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Best (ATT) | 0 | |