Match Report


Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen     Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Serge DevauxS. Devaux72
G
1captain
G
72Danny ChristieD. Christie
Marcel BabbelM. Babbel75
D
2
D
78Edmundo GaladamesE. Galadames
David ManzoD. Manzo74
D
3
D
71Adrian HitchcockA. Hitchcock
Alfredo SurianoA. Suriano68
D
4
D
65Jan BirkwaldJ. Birkwald
Nikolas TurekN. Turek74
M
5
M
73Tomas VieiraT. Vieira
Rainer KuzorraR. Kuzorra64
M
6
M
68Uwe OswaldU. Oswald
Alfred HerveA. Herve64
M
7
M
63Roberto CarrascoR. Carrasco
Rainer HelmerR. Helmer64
M
captain8
M
61Rainer WesselmannR. Wesselmann
Steffen HamannS. Hamann80
A
9
A
75Francisco AntunesF. Antunes
Jakob SchnellingerJ. Schnellinger70
A
10
A
65Oliver KöpkeO. Köpke
Alberto FerrerA. Ferrer66
A
11
A
63Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
 
Jan BergJ. Berg72
G
12
A
63Jan GelbJ. Gelb
Vincenzo BreitnerV. Breitner68
D
13
A
61Leon ZiegeL. Ziege
Alec TelferA. Telfer67
D
14
G
59Christian TurekC. Turek

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 17,853 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Demetrio Matzuzzi.


0.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the match underway!
3.27
With great vision, Alfredo Suriano plays the ball forward to Nikolas Turek. Nikolas Turek sees Steffen Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.52
Uwe Oswald changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Uwe Oswald knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Köpke. Oliver Köpke directs the ball goalwards with his head. Oliver Köpke scores for Borussia Mönchengladbach !!
8.27
Uwe Oswald makes an attacking run forward. Uwe Oswald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.53
Edmundo Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carrasco. Roberto Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Antunes who takes it down. Francisco Antunes edges inside the box! Francisco Antunes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Alfredo Suriano.
15.46
Marcel Babbel knocks the ball forward to Rainer Kuzorra. Rainer Kuzorra kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.04
Uwe Oswald flicks a high ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer who takes it down. Sven Beckenbauer whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Köpke. Oliver Köpke connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.14
Alfredo Suriano chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Herve. Alfred Herve controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer runs straight at the defence! Alberto Ferrer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.19
Uwe Oswald knocks the ball forward to Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Serge Devaux punches it away to safety.
22.52
Alfredo Suriano makes a simple pass to Rainer Kuzorra. Rainer Kuzorra threads a neat ball through to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann makes a great pass forward. Jakob Schnellinger runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
24.09
Uwe Oswald knocks the ball forward to Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Serge Devaux reads it well. Superb keeping!
26.46
David Manzo threads a neat ball through to Alfred Herve. Alfred Herve flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Ferrer collects the pass. Alberto Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
34.30
Rainer Helmer makes a probing pass to Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.21
Edmundo Galadames threads the ball through to Uwe Oswald. Uwe Oswald takes it forward alone. Uwe Oswald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.46
Roberto Carrasco makes a simple pass to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
45.00
Rainer Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Danny Christie. What a save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Alfredo Suriano sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Suriano flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Jan Birkwald is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
48.25
David Manzo takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Edmundo Galadames chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
54.47
Marcel Babbel hits a low pass to Nikolas Turek. Nikolas Turek flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Schnellinger collects the pass. Jakob Schnellinger shoots from distance. Good keeping from Danny Christie as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
55.00
David Manzo takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Roberto Carrasco reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.14
Adrian Hitchcock advances with the ball. Adrian Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.39
Roberto Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Köpke collects the pass. Oliver Köpke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Babbel.
60.28
Rainer Kuzorra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.42
Alfred Herve comes in with a late challenge on Uwe Oswald. Alfred Herve is given a warning by the referee! Uwe Oswald stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.22
Oliver Köpke hacks Alfredo Suriano from behind! The referee calls over Oliver Köpke and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Suriano stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.51
Rainer Kuzorra knocks the ball forward to Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger threads the ball through into the box. Steffen Hamann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.16
Rainer Helmer sees Steffen Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Hamann shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
72.42
With imagination, Roberto Carrasco plays the ball forward to Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes cuts inside the box! Francisco Antunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.22
Roberto Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.29
Nikolas Turek comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Wesselmann. The referee calls over Nikolas Turek and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Wesselmann runs off the knock.
81.05
Roberto Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes threads the ball through to Oliver Köpke but he's offside!
83.38
Rainer Kuzorra barges into Rainer Wesselmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Wesselmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.09
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.24
Edmundo Galadames comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Schnellinger. The referee calls over Edmundo Galadames and warns him to calm down! Jakob Schnellinger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Marcel Babbel flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Herve comfortably collects the pass. Alfred Herve deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger plays a one-two with Steffen Hamann and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jakob Schnellinger provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Bayer Leverkusen

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
32.6%
44.2%
23.3%

Scorers
Jakob Schnellinger 90
Oliver Köpke 5, 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Köpke of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Match Ratings
1.Serge Devaux (GK)
6
2.Marcel Babbel (DEF)
6
3.David Manzo (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Suriano (DEF)
7
5.Nikolas Turek (MID)yellow card
5
6.Rainer Kuzorra (MID)yellow card
6
7.Alfred Herve (MID)
6
8.Rainer Helmer (MID)
6
9.Steffen Hamann (ATT)
6
10.Jakob Schnellinger (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alberto Ferrer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Berg (GK)
0
13.Vincenzo Breitner (DEF)
0
14.Alec Telfer (DEF)
0

1.Danny Christie (GK)
6
2.Edmundo Galadames (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Hitchcock (DEF)
6
4.Jan Birkwald (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Vieira (MID)
6
6.Uwe Oswald (MID)
9
7.Roberto Carrasco (MID)
8
8.Rainer Wesselmann (MID)
6
9.Francisco Antunes (ATT)
7
10.Oliver Köpke (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
7
 
12.Jan Gelb (ATT)
0
13.Leon Ziege (ATT)
0
14.Christian Turek (GK)
0