Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to MSV Duisburg. A crowd of 19,882 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Sammer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Sammer.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bayer Leverkusen kicking off!
6.33
0-0Cosimo Bertani catches David Klinsmann on the ankles. Cosimo Bertani is shown the yellow card! David Klinsmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.24
0-0Jan Kurth flicks a high pass forward. Malte Lindner comfortably collects the pass. Malte Lindner shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
10.19
0-0Cosimo Bertani knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Colucci. Gianmarco Colucci hits a low pass to Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul knocks the ball forward into space. Malte Lindner bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
12.09
0-0Cosimo Bertani laces a weighted ball forward to Gianmarco Colucci. Gianmarco Colucci makes a probing pass to Malte Lindner. Malte Lindner rushes past Arno Thiele! Malte Lindner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Isaiah Chadwick manages to gather it effortlessly.
14.59
Eric Röhlig threads a neat ball through to Simon Matthäus. Simon Matthäus hits a low pass to Malte Lindner. Some silky footwork from Malte Lindner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
16.10
Gianmarco Colucci changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gianmarco Colucci rushes past Arno Thiele! Gianmarco Colucci takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
18.44
0-1Eric Röhlig plays the ball forward to Malte Lindner. Malte Lindner whips in a cross ball towards Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.01
Ed Dreef sees Linus Freund in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Freund makes a probing pass to David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
27.18
Markus Francke receives the ball from a throw-in from Linus Freund. Markus Francke plays the ball forward to David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
30.34
Arno Thiele brings the ball forward. Arno Thiele controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
33.54
0-1Jan Kurth barges into Don Ferguson. The referee warns Jan Kurth to calm down! Don Ferguson stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.09
0-1Arno Thiele kicks a strong pass forward to Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jšrg Van De Gier who gathers it comfortably.
40.10
Without breaking stride, Miguael Reyes plays the ball forward to Gianmarco Colucci. Gianmarco Colucci sees Haoulid Barul in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Haoulid Barul knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Eder.
42.42
Bakary Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Nikos Zegers controls it well on his chest. Nikos Zegers knocks in a cross ball towards David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
44.27
Markus Francke threads a neat ball through to Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
MSV Duisburg start the second half!
47.19
Gianmarco Colucci makes a probing pass to Simon Matthäus. Simon Matthäus kicks a strong pass forward to Haoulid Barul but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.09
Markus Francke hacks Jan Kurth from behind! Markus Francke is shown the yellow card! Jan Kurth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.42
Eric Röhlig decides to run forward with the ball. Eric Röhlig plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Matthäus and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eric Röhlig muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
55.23
Gianmarco Colucci passes the ball forward to Malte Lindner. Malte Lindner knocks the ball forward to Simon Matthäus but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.07
Miguael Reyes powers a long ball forward. Malte Lindner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Haoulid Barul but he's offside!
59.07
Markus Francke flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
61.26
David Rohrschneider hits a low pass to Gianmarco Colucci. Gianmarco Colucci passes the ball forward to Malte Lindner. Malte Lindner shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.08
Gianmarco Colucci flicks a high pass forward to Simon Matthäus who brings the ball under control. Simon Matthäus plays a quick one-two with Malte Lindner and rushes in on goal... Simon Matthäus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Isaiah Chadwick is on top of it.
67.26
Ed Dreef passes the ball forward to Markus Francke. Seeing a gap ahead, Markus Francke plays the ball forward to Nikos Zegers. Nikos Zegers knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jšrg Van De Gier gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
73.40
Don Ferguson darts forward. Don Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jšrg Van De Gier with no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
77.14
Miguael Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Colucci controls it well on his chest. Gianmarco Colucci hits a low pass to Simon Matthäus. Simon Matthäus threads the ball through to Haoulid Barul but he's offside!
83.38
Cosimo Bertani barges into Nikos Zegers. The referee brings Cosimo Bertani to one side and gives him a warning! Nikos Zegers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.07
Ed Dreef clumsily knocks into Malte Lindner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Malte Lindner stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.04
Linus Freund controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikos Zegers. Nikos Zegers knocks the ball forward to Matthias Fromm but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
5
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gianmarco Colucci of MSV Duisburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Chadwick (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arno Thiele (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ed Dreef (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | David Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Markus Francke (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Linus Freund (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bakary Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthias Fromm (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Klinsmann (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Nikos Zegers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gabriele Morfeo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Linus Jung (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Roth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jšrg Van De Gier (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Rohrschneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cosimo Bertani (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Miguael Reyes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nico Arnold (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianmarco Colucci (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Eric Röhlig (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jan Kurth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Haoulid Barul (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Simon Matthäus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Malte Lindner (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Markus Rösler (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tobias Beck (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Helmer (MID) | 0 | |