Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Red Bull Arena where RB Leipzig play host to TSV 1860 München. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Both teams look fired up - this is going to be a scrappy match.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Both teams look fired up - this is going to be a scrappy match.
0.00
0-0RB Leipzig kick off and get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Lefteris Xanthopoulos hacks Simon Ziege from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Ziege runs off the knock.
3.59
0-0TSV 1860 München are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
4.02
TSV 1860 München are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
9.21
0-0Yamato Kaita knocks the ball forward to Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Davis. Carlos Davis heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Emmanuel Akinbiyi.
10.52
0-0Yamato Kaita passes the ball forward to Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.06
Paul Etherington makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Eder. Marc Eder finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.09
Yamato Kaita passes the ball forward to Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Davis. Carlos Davis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Emmanuel Akinbiyi manages to gather it comfortably.
21.17
0-0Yamato Kaita flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Louis Trezeguet.
22.44
Yamato Kaita makes a simple pass to Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos goes all the way! Lefteris Xanthopoulos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.33
Amine Messaoudi clumsily knocks into Paul Etherington. Amine Messaoudi is shown the yellow card! Paul Etherington stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.06
Markus Dittmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clarence Testo. Clarence Testo makes a simple pass to Carlos Davis. Carlos Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos powers a header at goal. Emmanuel Akinbiyi easily picks it out of the air!
30.07
0-1Paul Etherington knocks the ball forward to Koji Akio. Koji Akio tries a spectacular long range effort. Koji Akio scores for TSV 1860 München!!
34.26
Simon Ziege decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Jo Soltvedt. Jo Soltvedt shoots from distance but somehow Pontus Johansson manages to keep it out.
38.32
David Veloso makes a beautiful solo run. David Veloso passes the ball forward to Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski knocks the ball to his team mate, Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.08
Paul Etherington passes the ball forward to Marc Eder. Marc Eder shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
44.52
Carlos Davis comes in with a late challenge on Rabiu Babayaro. Carlos Davis is shown the yellow card! Rabiu Babayaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and TSV 1860 München kick off!
47.54
Rabiu Babayaro knocks the ball forward to Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger surges forward with the ball. Samir Schnellinger lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Eder. Marc Eder flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Pontus Johansson.
48.43
Patrick Ndiefi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jo Soltvedt. Jo Soltvedt plays a perfect one-two with Koji Akio and rushes in on goal... Jo Soltvedt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.54
0-1Amine Messaoudi barges into Paul Etherington. The referee calls over Amine Messaoudi and warns him to calm down! Paul Etherington runs off the knock.
54.47
David Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Yamato Kaita. Yamato Kaita knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Davis. Carlos Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.45
Patrick Ndiefi advances with the ball. Patrick Ndiefi plays a perfect one-two with Jo Soltvedt and rushes in on goal... Patrick Ndiefi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.20
Anthony Petrovic comes in with a late challenge on Koji Akio. The referee calls over Anthony Petrovic and warns him to calm down! Koji Akio runs off the knock.
65.37
0-1Paul Etherington makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jo Soltvedt. Jo Soltvedt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Koji Akio but he's offside!
66.18
Jean-Louis Trezeguet makes a probing pass to Paul Etherington. Paul Etherington kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Eder. Marc Eder lofts in a cross ball towards Koji Akio. Koji Akio directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
69.33
Paul Etherington knocks the ball forward to Jo Soltvedt. Jo Soltvedt shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.50
Yamato Kaita chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Davis. Carlos Davis lofts in a cross ball towards Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Emmanuel Akinbiyi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.54
Jean-Louis Trezeguet catches Jurek Swierczewski on the ankles. Jean-Louis Trezeguet is shown the yellow card! Jurek Swierczewski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.20
Simon Ziege surges forward with the ball. Simon Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Koji Akio. Koji Akio knocks in a cross ball towards Jo Soltvedt. Jo Soltvedt powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.29
Clarence Testo passes the ball forward to Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.20
Yamato Kaita threads the ball through to Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Davis. Carlos Davis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Emmanuel Akinbiyi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Patricio Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Jo Soltvedt. Jo Soltvedt whips in a cross ball towards Koji Akio. Koji Akio flicks the ball with his head. Pontus Johansson easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers