Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 18,254 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Sparwasser.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Sparwasser.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
2.16
0-0Markus Lensing flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Schöll controls it well on his chest. Alexander Schöll kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.12
0-0Craig Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger shoots from 20 yards. Isaiah Chadwick gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
9.20
Ed Dreef threads a neat ball through to Markus Francke. Markus Francke flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Fromm who brings the ball under control. Matthias Fromm lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Overath. Jan Overath rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Pascal Babbel.
12.55
Arno Thiele threads a neat ball through to Linus Freund. Linus Freund flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Fromm controls it well on his chest. Matthias Fromm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.43
Ed Dreef flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Moutinho comfortably collects the pass. Vasco Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Jan Overath. Jan Overath knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Zegers. Nikos Zegers makes a looping header on goal but Pascal Babbel is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
20.12
Markus Lensing threads the ball through to Craig Gower. Craig Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Isaiah Chadwick manages to gather it comfortably.
21.09
1-0Bakary Zimmermann passes the ball forward to Matthias Fromm. Matthias Fromm knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Overath. Jan Overath makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Pascal Babbel had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
24.11
1-0Sergio Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Arno Thiele. The referee calls over Sergio Monteiro and warns him to calm down! Arno Thiele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.14
Vasco Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Overath. Jan Overath knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Ziege.
30.36
Oliver Richter flicks a high pass forward. Craig Gower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Gower plays the ball forward to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger makes a convincing header. Isaiah Chadwick easily picks it out of the air!
32.23
Vasco Moutinho surges forward with the ball. Vasco Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Overath. Jan Overath whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
33.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Ziege plays the ball forward to Craig Gower. Craig Gower makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Isaiah Chadwick is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
1-1Bakary Zimmermann threads a neat ball through to Jan Overath. Jan Overath controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum 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
VfL Bochum kick off the second half!
49.28
Markus Francke threads a neat ball through to Jan Overath. Jan Overath plays a scrappy one-two with Matthias Fromm and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jan Overath looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pascal Babbel smothers it!
57.18
Oliver Welter threads a neat ball through to Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.58
Markus Nordwald advances with the ball. Markus Nordwald lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VfL Bochum are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.58
1-1Markus Francke catches Oliver Welter on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oliver Welter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.48
Alexander Schöll changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alexander Schöll shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.26
Hannes Hitzlsperger clumsily knocks into David Eder. Hannes Hitzlsperger is shown the yellow card! David Eder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.13
1-1Arno Thiele catches Oliver Völler on the ankles. Arno Thiele is warned by the referee! Oliver Völler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.15
Oliver Richter flicks a high pass forward. Craig Gower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Gower makes a probing pass to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
81.48
Vasco Moutinho makes an attacking run forward. Vasco Moutinho shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.01
Oliver Welter sees space and advances. Oliver Welter whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
84.16
Markus Francke picks a pass forward to Jan Overath. Jan Overath skips past Oliver Richter! Jan Overath muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Pascal Babbel had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
89.01
Alexander Schöll makes a probing pass to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
32.9%
43.8%
23.3%
Scorers
| Jan Overath 21, 84 | Hannes Hitzlsperger 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Overath of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Chadwick (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arno Thiele (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ed Dreef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Freund (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Markus Francke (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Vasco Moutinho (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bakary Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthias Fromm (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nikos Zegers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jan Overath (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 12. | Alexander Roth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thomas Köller (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Jung (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pascal Babbel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martin Ziege (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oliver Richter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Markus Lensing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Schöll (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Gower (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oliver Welter (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Markus Nordwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hannes Hitzlsperger (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Sergio Monteiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oliver Völler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noah Schneider (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefan Breyer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yuri Scarlato (GK) | 0 | |