Match Report


Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen     FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich
Computer Player Computer Player Phil Ellaway Phil Ellaway
Serge DevauxS. Devaux72
G
1captain
G
67Zerbini EvangelistiZ. Evangelisti
David ManzoD. Manzo74
D
2
D
71Paul McStayP. McStay
Alfredo SurianoA. Suriano68
D
3
D
69Khaliloul DoukantieK. Doukantie
Vincenzo BreitnerV. Breitner68
D
4
D
68Jamie FroggattJ. Froggatt
Sebastian KneisslS. Kneissl68
M
5
D
64Michael BlatsisM. Blatsis
Alfred HerveA. Herve65
M
6
M
73Umberto CapecchiU. Capecchi
Rainer KuzorraR. Kuzorra64
M
7
M
74Bakary MöllerB. Möller
Rainer HelmerR. Helmer64
M
captain8
M
70Gennaro LorenziG. Lorenzi
Steffen HamannS. Hamann81
A
9
A
65Datti Mohamed TassoD. Tasso
Oliver HelmerO. Helmer73
A
10
A
69Alfredo DiezA. Diez
Jakob SchnellingerJ. Schnellinger70
A
11
A
76Julian ScholzJ. Scholz
 
Jan BergJ. Berg72
G
12
M
66Stuart TaylorS. Taylor
Alec TelferA. Telfer67
D
13
M
62Toshihiro NanamiT. Nanami
Marc HermannM. Hermann65
D
14
M
65Gerhard DöringG. Döring

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Bayern Munich. A crowd of 17,815 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rahn.


0.00
FC Bayern Munich get the match underway!
8.05
Gennaro Lorenzi chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez passes the ball forward but Datti Mohamed Tasso is offside!
12.50
David Manzo flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Kuzorra controls it well on his chest. Rainer Kuzorra threads a neat ball through to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.44
David Manzo threads a neat ball through to Alfred Herve. Alfred Herve surges forward with the ball. Alfred Herve passes the ball forward to Steffen Hamann. Some good footwork from Steffen Hamann provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Michael Blatsis happens to be in the right place to block it.
20.36
Alfred Herve threads a neat ball through to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Zerbini Evangelisti effortlessly punches it away to safety.
21.12
Showing composure, Umberto Capecchi laces a weighted ball forward to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Tasso. Datti Mohamed Tasso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.36
Michael Blatsis knocks the ball forward to Bakary Möller. Showing composure, Bakary Möller plays the ball forward to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.32
Vincenzo Breitner knocks the ball forward to Rainer Kuzorra. Rainer Kuzorra threads a neat ball through to Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.38
Umberto Capecchi barges into Rainer Helmer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Helmer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.24
Paul McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Lorenzi. Gennaro Lorenzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz threads the ball through to Alfredo Diez but he's offside!
34.05
Vincenzo Breitner threads a neat ball through to Rainer Kuzorra. Rainer Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Hamann controls it well on his chest. Steffen Hamann threads a neat, attacking ball through to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
38.04
Gennaro Lorenzi threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Tasso. Datti Mohamed Tasso plays a one-two with Alfredo Diez and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Datti Mohamed Tasso provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Serge Devaux had no chance!! Goal for FC Bayern Munich!
42.24
Gennaro Lorenzi receives the ball from a throw-in from Bakary Möller. Gennaro Lorenzi flicks a high pass forward. Julian Scholz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Scholz whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez heads the ball goalwards but somehow Serge Devaux manages to keep it out.
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. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
48.45
David Manzo passes the ball forward to Rainer Kuzorra. Rainer Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Schnellinger who brings the ball neatly under control. Jakob Schnellinger puts a great ball through. Oliver Helmer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.16
Gennaro Lorenzi makes a beautiful solo run. Gennaro Lorenzi advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Gennaro Lorenzi provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.21
Jamie Froggatt kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Möller. Bakary Möller chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.22
Gennaro Lorenzi barges into Alfred Herve. The referee warns Gennaro Lorenzi to calm down! Alfred Herve runs off the knock.
55.04
Bakary Möller makes a probing pass to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Tasso. Datti Mohamed Tasso rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Serge Devaux. Excellent save.
57.56
Vincenzo Breitner passes the ball forward to Sebastian Kneissl. Showing fabulous composure, Sebastian Kneissl plays the ball forward to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
59.18
Alfredo Diez comes in with a late challenge on David Manzo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Manzo runs off the knock.
60.07
Rainer Kuzorra passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Froggatt.
63.25
Jakob Schnellinger catches Michael Blatsis on the ankles. Jakob Schnellinger is given a warning by the referee! Michael Blatsis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.08
Michael Blatsis chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Lorenzi. Gennaro Lorenzi passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez connects with a diving header. Serge Devaux didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.18
Jamie Froggatt pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jamie Froggatt decides to run forward with the ball. Jamie Froggatt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Diez but the linesman indicates offside!
67.56
Alfred Herve barges into Bakary Möller. The referee brings Alfred Herve to one side and gives him a warning! Bakary Möller runs off the knock.
69.26
Gennaro Lorenzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Tasso. Datti Mohamed Tasso makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Bayern Munich! Yet another for the new signing! He appears well at home with his new team.
73.46
Michael Blatsis comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Hamann. Michael Blatsis is shown the yellow card! Steffen Hamann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.53
Rainer Kuzorra flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.26
Khaliloul Doukantie threads a neat ball through to Umberto Capecchi. Umberto Capecchi flicks a high ball forward to Julian Scholz who takes it down. Julian Scholz shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Serge Devaux!
84.24
David Manzo gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zerbini Evangelisti who gathers it comfortably.
85.54
Michael Blatsis sweeps the ball up the wings. Alfredo Diez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Serge Devaux reads it well. Good keeping!
87.35
Alfredo Suriano flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kuzorra. Rainer Kuzorra makes a probing pass to Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Zerbini Evangelisti manages to gather it comfortably.
89.26
Gennaro Lorenzi decides to run forward with the ball. Gennaro Lorenzi whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Tasso. Datti Mohamed Tasso whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Italian!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bayer Leverkusen

FC Bayern Munich
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
5
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
33%
39%
28%

Scorers
Oliver Helmer 34
Datti Mohamed Tasso 38, 69, 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Datti Mohamed Tasso of FC Bayern Munich

Match Ratings