Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Red Bull Arena where RB Leipzig play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 20,917 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both teams look fired up - this is going to be a scrappy match.
Both RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both teams look fired up - this is going to be a scrappy match.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off the first half!
4.53
1-0Eben Gargo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Richter. Noah Richter shoots from 20 yards. Moritz Polheim is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.44
1-0Christof Van Himst passes the ball forward to Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis knocks the ball forward to Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.46
1-0Yamato Kaita flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Richter. Noah Richter lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Moritz Polheim manages to keep it out.
20.31
JŸrgen Wevers knocks the ball forward to Jan Kurth. Jan Kurth knocks the ball to his team mate, Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen goes all the way! Sindri Gudjohnsen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Pontus Johansson!
21.05
Eben Gargo makes a simple pass to Noah Richter. Noah Richter whips in a cross ball towards Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos flicks the ball with his head but Moritz Polheim is on top of it.
22.23
1-0Eben Gargo catches Hakan Kayis on the ankles. Eben Gargo is shown the yellow card! Hakan Kayis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.38
Zbigniew Pol makes a probing pass to Jan Kurth. Jan Kurth makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Kurth lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pontus Johansson easily smothers it.
28.02
1-0Yamato Kaita sees a break and surges forward. Yamato Kaita sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
33.38
David Veloso sees a break and surges forward. David Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Richter. Noah Richter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Moritz Polheim manages to gather it comfortably.
36.08
1-0Bayer Leverkusen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RB Leipzig's defence.
42.45
Yamato Kaita chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Richter. Noah Richter tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Moritz Polheim manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
David Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter shoots from long range. Moritz Polheim easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with RB Leipzig kicking off!
47.18
Yamato Kaita passes the ball forward to Noah Richter. Noah Richter knocks in a cross ball towards Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter directs the ball goalwards with his head. Moritz Polheim easily smothers it.
48.23
Jan Kurth makes a simple pass to Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Pontus Johansson.
49.56
Yamato Kaita makes a simple pass to Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.35
Hakan Kayis comes in with a late challenge on Eben Gargo. The referee calls over Hakan Kayis and shows him a yellow card! Eben Gargo runs off the knock.
60.50
Christof Van Himst kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Kurth. Jan Kurth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
61.49
1-0Jan Kurth barges into Jose Lorenzo. The referee calls over Jan Kurth and warns him to calm down! Jose Lorenzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.32
Jan Kurth makes a simple pass to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Pontus Johansson is on top of it.
67.31
Facundo Campos makes a simple pass to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.12
Christof Van Himst advances with the ball. Christof Van Himst makes a simple pass to Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.52
Cristiano Biliotti kicks a strong pass forward to Amine Messaoudi. Amine Messaoudi chips the ball to his team mate, Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
81.51
Yamato Kaita chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephan Ritter!
89.15
Yamato Kaita threads the ball through to Noah Richter. Noah Richter flicks the ball to his team mate, Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Moritz Polheim manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
23.6%
48.6%
27.8%
Scorers