Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Bayer Leverkusen looks especially fired up for this match.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Bayer Leverkusen looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Borussia Mönchengladbach kicking off!
2.57
0-0Facundo Campos hacks Dietmar Brehme from behind! Facundo Campos is given a warning by the referee! Dietmar Brehme hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.03
0-0Zbigniew Pol chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
18.47
Gerhard Schneider catches Richard Young on the ankles. Gerhard Schneider is warned by the referee! Richard Young runs off the knock.
20.26
0-0Stefan Rahn makes a simple pass to Dietmar Brehme. Dietmar Brehme makes a beautiful solo run. Dietmar Brehme knocks the ball forward to Khalid Ramzi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.30
0-0Facundo Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.54
0-0Jan Kurth flicks the ball to his team mate, Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
30.20
Christof Van Himst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Facundo Campos. Facundo Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Rahn.
33.42
Facundo Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic McGrory.
34.37
Jermaine Kalac makes a simple pass to Facundo Campos. Facundo Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jobson but the linesman indicates offside!
38.54
Zbigniew Pol comes in with a late challenge on Khalid Ramzi. The referee calls over Zbigniew Pol and warns him to calm down! Khalid Ramzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off the second half!
48.23
Dietmar Brehme makes a simple pass to Khalid Ramzi. Khalid Ramzi plays a perfect one-two with Daizo Nakamura and rushes in on goal... Khalid Ramzi takes a shot at goal but Moritz Polheim is on top of it.
57.54
Jan Kurth makes a probing pass to Sindri Gudjohnsen. Sindri Gudjohnsen kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Jobson but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.02
Hakan Kayis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Michael Philips!
65.47
Christof Van Himst flicks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis advances with the ball. Hakan Kayis plays a perfect one-two with Richard Young and rushes in on goal... Hakan Kayis takes a shot at goal but somehow Michael Philips manages to keep it out.
67.40
Dietmar Brehme sees space and advances. Dietmar Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Daizo Nakamura. Daizo Nakamura heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Moritz Polheim!
69.47
Peter Dudilica makes a simple pass to Khalid Ramzi. Khalid Ramzi kicks a strong pass forward to Daizo Nakamura. Daizo Nakamura shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.47
Dietmar Brehme decides to run forward with the ball. Dietmar Brehme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daizo Nakamura. Daizo Nakamura shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
72.03
Facundo Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
77.42
0-0Gerhard Schneider catches Richard Young on the ankles. Gerhard Schneider is warned by the referee again! Richard Young carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.09
Peter Dudilica knocks the ball to his team mate, Daizo Nakamura. Daizo Nakamura knocks in a cross ball towards Khalid Ramzi. Khalid Ramzi flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
79.14
Jan Kurth knocks the ball forward to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic McGrory.
81.26
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.05
Zbigniew Pol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Facundo Campos. Facundo Campos knocks the ball forward to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson goes all the way! Anthony Jobson rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
84.02
Facundo Campos catches Dietmar Brehme on the ankles. The referee calls over Facundo Campos again and warns him to calm down! Dietmar Brehme stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.27
Jan Kurth chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson goes all the way! Anthony Jobson rockets a shot on goal. Michael Philips easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.6%
28.4%
Play Area
23.5%
50.6%
25.9%