Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to Waldhof Mannheim. A crowd of 20,436 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Waldhof Mannheim appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Walter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Waldhof Mannheim appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Walter.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bayer Leverkusen kicking off!
4.10
0-0Kai Morlock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.20
Stefan Landerl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Morlock. Kai Morlock kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Eder.
12.10
0-1Kai Morlock knocks the ball forward to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.12
0-1Linus Winkler threads the ball through to Kai Morlock. Kai Morlock makes a simple pass to Stefan Ouindi. Without breaking stride, Stefan Ouindi plays the ball forward to Steffen Szepan who has made a great run into the box. Steffen Szepan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
26.12
Linus Freund knocks the ball forward to David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.38
Kai Morlock flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Szepan controls it well on his chest. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Thiele.
30.31
Bakary Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Fromm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Fromm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Ziegler.
33.48
0-1Kai Morlock sees Stuart Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Niven whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Ed Dreef happens to be in the right place to block it.
34.23
0-1Maurizio Ponzo comes in with a late challenge on Linus Freund. Maurizio Ponzo is shown the yellow card! Linus Freund gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. Waldhof Mannheim 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
Waldhof Mannheim kick off!
47.58
0-1Stefan Landerl flicks a high pass forward. Kai Morlock collects the pass. Kai Morlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Isaiah Chadwick!
49.01
Markus Koschmieder makes a simple pass to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Isaiah Chadwick. Excellent save.
55.12
Maurizio Ponzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.12
Linus Freund flicks a high pass forward to David Klinsmann who brings the ball under control. David Klinsmann whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Zegers. Nikos Zegers rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.27
Linus Freund knocks the ball forward to David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthias Fromm!
65.22
Steffen Reimers knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Morlock. Kai Morlock flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Ouindi who takes it down. Stefan Ouindi shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
71.16
Linus Freund makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Ziegler.
72.47
David Eder flicks a high pass forward. Markus Francke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Markus Francke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
78.21
Kai Morlock threads the ball through to Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
79.49
Philipp Ziegler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Morlock. Kai Morlock surges forward with the ball. Kai Morlock shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.54
Stefan Landerl brings the ball forward. Stefan Landerl surges forward with the ball. Stefan Landerl whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.2%
63.8%
Play Area
29%
42%
29%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Szepan of Waldhof Mannheim |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Chadwick (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arno Thiele (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ed Dreef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Markus Francke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Linus Freund (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bakary Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthias Fromm (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | David Klinsmann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nikos Zegers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gabriele Morfeo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Linus Jung (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Roth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Giancarlo Migliorini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Linus Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steffen Reimers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Philipp Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Landerl (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Kai Morlock (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Maurizio Ponzo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Markus Koschmieder (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steffen Szepan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Stefan Ouindi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Yacine Barret (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bertrand Cordonnier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Komian Girard (MID) | 0 | |