Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 12,218 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tobias Töpfer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tobias Töpfer.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC kick off!
2.15
0-0Moritz Schnoor hits a low pass to Abel Ferreira. Abel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Vogel who gathers it comfortably.
4.14
0-0Sebastian Friedmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Streich. Nils Streich lofts in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Van Westerop. Anton Basler comes in with a late challenge on Jšrg Van Van Westerop. Jšrg Van Van Westerop appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
9.15
0-0Jonathan Wilson chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs makes a simple pass to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
10.04
Matjaz Rustico makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Welter. Matthias Welter shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.24
Lennart Heiser threads the ball through to Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson flicks a high pass forward to Matjaz Rustico who brings the ball under control. Matjaz Rustico knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
15.55
0-0Simon Masur breaks forward. Simon Masur sees space and advances. Simon Masur knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Streich. Nils Streich flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.58
0-0Abel Ferreira hacks Marc Götz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Götz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.52
Jšrg Van Van Westerop passes the ball forward to Torsten Richter. Torsten Richter chips the ball to his team mate, Nils Streich. Nils Streich shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
26.46
Marc Götz flicks a high pass forward. Leon Sachs controls it well on his chest. Leon Sachs changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leon Sachs skips past Simon Masur! Leon Sachs comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.50
Lennart Heiser hacks Jšrg Van Van Westerop from behind! The referee calls over Lennart Heiser and shows him a yellow card! Jšrg Van Van Westerop stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.31
Shota Broerse flicks a high ball forward to Marc Götz who takes it down. Marc Götz threads the ball through to Matthias Welter. Matthias Welter shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
33.57
Simon Masur barges into Anton Basler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Basler runs off the knock.
39.30
0-0Torsten Richter barges into Alberto Gento. The referee calls over Torsten Richter and warns him to calm down! Alberto Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
Bayer Leverkusen start the second half!
47.14
Oliver Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Torsten Richter. Torsten Richter finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Vincenzo Vogel. Excellent save.
51.48
Leon Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.34
Moritz Schnoor passes the ball forward to Nils Streich. Nils Streich shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
54.41
Anton Basler flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Wilson controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Wilson threads a neat ball through to Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Masur.
55.33
1-0Marc Götz makes a beautiful solo run. Marc Götz plays a one-two with Alberto Gento and advances towards the goal... Marc Götz takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.48
Simon Masur clumsily knocks into Alberto Gento. The referee calls over Simon Masur and warns him to calm down! Alberto Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.44
Jšrg Van Van Westerop controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Schnoor. Moritz Schnoor lofts in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Van Westerop. Jšrg Van Van Westerop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Vincenzo Vogel.
63.07
Nils Streich barges into Jonathan Wilson. The referee calls over Nils Streich and shows him a yellow card! Jonathan Wilson runs off the knock.
66.18
Moritz Schnoor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Richter. Torsten Richter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.48
Shota Broerse flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Wilson who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Wilson makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Wilson chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.55
Sebastian Friedmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jšrg Van Van Westerop. Jšrg Van Van Westerop threads a neat ball through to Nils Streich. Nils Streich knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Vogel who gathers it comfortably.
77.36
Jonathan Wilson flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Gento who brings the ball under control. Alberto Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Welter. Matthias Welter comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. 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.
78.52
Leon Sachs passes the ball forward to Matthias Welter. Matthias Welter plays a quick one-two with Alberto Gento and rushes in on goal... Matthias Welter looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.23
Marc Götz surges forward with the ball. Marc Götz whips in a cross ball towards Matjaz Rustico. Jšrg Van Van Westerop hacks Matjaz Rustico from behind! Matjaz Rustico appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
27.4%
46.4%
26.2%
Scorers
| Marc Götz 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Götz of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Vogel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lennart Heiser (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Shota Broerse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anton Basler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Simion Lacatus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Götz (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Jonathan Wilson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Leon Sachs (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Matjaz Rustico (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matthias Welter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lars Dehm (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Dryden (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Best (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nikolas Kühn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bakary Walter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Friedmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Masur (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Tim Collymore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Kaiser (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Moritz Schnoor (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jšrg Van Van Westerop (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Abel Ferreira (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Torsten Richter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nils Streich (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Sebastian Gerlach (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lars Ahrens (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matthias Bischoff (ATT) | 0 | |