Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 17,125 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Overath.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Overath.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
3.34
0-0Simon Möller knocks the ball forward to Oliver Kuzorra. Oliver Kuzorra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Winkler.
9.42
0-0Colin Collins threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Arndt. Sebastian Arndt shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.06
Rui Jansen threads a neat ball through to Simon Möller. Simon Möller lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Borriello. With a superhuman jump, Florian Borriello connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.02
1-0With some swift thinking, Rui Jansen plays the ball forward to Fadel Sakho. Fadel Sakho knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Borriello. Florian Borriello knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.06
Marc Spengler chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Kuzorra. Oliver Kuzorra lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Borriello. Florian Borriello gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
26.49
David Kneissl knocks the ball forward to Lennart Haller. Lennart Haller tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
27.14
Stefan Basler knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Jansen. Rui Jansen passes the ball forward to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
30.48
1-0David Kneissl passes the ball forward to Tobias Schramm. Tobias Schramm plays a scrappy one-two with Lennart Haller and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tobias Schramm makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Leonardo Collet gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
36.18
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.31
1-0Simon Möller comes in with a late challenge on David Kneissl. The referee warns Simon Möller to calm down! David Kneissl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.39
Stefan Basler flicks a high pass forward. Marc Spengler controls it well on his chest. Marc Spengler flicks a high pass forward. Simon Möller collects the pass. Simon Möller shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
42.36
Rui Jansen kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Borriello. Florian Borriello shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.03
Tobias Schramm makes a probing pass to John Mowbray. John Mowbray shoots from 20 yards but Leonardo Collet is on top of it.
45.00
Rui Jansen brings the ball forward. Rui Jansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
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. VfL Wolfsburg 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
The second half starts with VfL Wolfsburg kicking off!
51.28
2-0Maxence Clayton flicks a high pass forward. Simon Möller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Möller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fadel Sakho. Fadel Sakho knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Nikolas Poschner. Excellent block.
53.29
Maxence Clayton flicks a high pass forward to Rui Jansen who brings the ball under control. Rui Jansen decides to run forward with the ball. Rui Jansen lofts in a cross ball towards Fadel Sakho. Fadel Sakho shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
60.51
2-0VfL Wolfsburg appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.58
Simon Möller makes a simple pass to Florian Borriello. Florian Borriello shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Florian Borriello!
66.32
Colin Collins comes in with a late challenge on Simon Möller. The referee calls over Colin Collins and warns him to calm down! Simon Möller runs off the knock.
67.23
Maxence Clayton chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Kuzorra. Oliver Kuzorra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
72.34
Colin Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Schramm. Tobias Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Colin Collins. Colin Collins makes a convincing header but Leonardo Collet reads it well. He makes it look easy!
73.11
Stefan Basler threads a neat ball through to Rui Jansen. Rui Jansen passes the ball forward to Fadel Sakho. Fadel Sakho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Collins.
75.23
David Kneissl flicks a high pass forward to Colin Collins who brings the ball under control. Colin Collins decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Collins shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.46
Nick de Haan brings the ball forward. Nick de Haan tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
79.12
Colin Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Arndt. Sebastian Arndt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.12
Simon Möller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler passes the ball forward to Florian Borriello. Florian Borriello whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Kuzorra. Oliver Kuzorra heads the ball goalwards but Kevin Helmer is on top of it.
85.43
Markus Netzer lofts the ball long. Florian Borriello finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
87.32
Marc Spengler flicks a high pass forward. Simon Möller controls it well on his chest. Simon Möller shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
25%
47.5%
27.5%
Scorers
| Florian Borriello 20, 64 Rui Jansen 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Florian Borriello of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Collet (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin Kohler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Maxence Clayton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Basler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Jansen (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Simon Möller (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marc Spengler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florian Borriello (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Oliver Kuzorra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fadel Sakho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nico Nordwald (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marc Böhm (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Schnoor (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Helmer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nikolas Poschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthew Mike (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerhard Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nick de Haan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Kneissl (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Collins (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Tobias Schramm (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Arndt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Mowbray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lennart Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wladimiro Tentoni (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leon Röhner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hauke Sparwasser (DEF) | 0 | |