Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to SC Freiburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bayer Leverkusen looks especially fired up for this match.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bayer Leverkusen looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0SC Freiburg get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Ernesto Segarra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Brückner. Markus Brückner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christof Van Himst.
4.09
0-0Claudio Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Segarra. Ernesto Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Brückner. Markus Brückner knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry directs the ball goalwards with his head but Moritz Polheim is on top of it.
9.14
0-0Julian Reiter threads the ball through to Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.40
Ernesto Segarra passes the ball forward to Markus Brückner. Markus Brückner whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
14.45
1-0Zbigniew Pol makes a probing pass to Facundo Campos. Facundo Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen plays a perfect one-two with Anthony Jobson and rushes in on goal... Sindri Gudjohnsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Stephan Amoah is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.11
Ledley Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.12
Hauke Beckmann chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Polheim who gathers it comfortably.
30.37
Facundo Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from 25 yards. Stephan Amoah easily smothers it.
42.09
Jan Kurth knocks the ball forward to Richard Young. Richard Young lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
44.14
Zbigniew Pol decides to run forward with the ball. Zbigniew Pol makes a probing pass to Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
48.24
Mehamha Zerhouni kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Brückner. Markus Brückner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Davies.
53.09
1-0Claudio Ibanez hacks Richard Young from behind! Claudio Ibanez is given a warning by the referee! Richard Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.56
Facundo Campos knocks the ball forward to Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen plays a perfect one-two with Anthony Jobson and rushes in on goal... Sindri Gudjohnsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.50
Claudio Ibanez sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Ibanez passes the ball forward to Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.18
Mehamha Zerhouni kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Brückner. Markus Brückner directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.34
Jan Kurth makes a probing pass to Richard Young. Richard Young lofts in a cross ball towards Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Stephan Amoah had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
72.31
3-1Markus Brückner barges into Zbigniew Pol. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Zbigniew Pol runs off the knock.
73.50
Zbigniew Pol knocks the ball forward to Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stephan Amoah easily smothers it!
75.31
Zbigniew Pol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Kurth. Jan Kurth makes a simple pass to Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.20
Mehamha Zerhouni chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel whips in a cross ball towards Markus Brückner. Markus Brückner directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Moritz Polheim.
78.01
Julian Reiter makes a simple pass to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Brückner. Markus Brückner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Moritz Polheim has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.18
Jermaine Kalac deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Kurth. Jan Kurth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stephan Amoah.
89.33
3-2SC Freiburg are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bayer Leverkusen's defence.
90.00
Hauke Beckmann sees a break and surges forward. Hauke Beckmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christof Van Himst.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
35.7%
40%
24.3%
Scorers
| Sindri Gudjohnsen 14, 56, 69 | Markus Brückner 66, 78 |