Match Report


FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich     Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen
Edgar FormosaEdgar Formosa Computer Player Computer Player
Bjorn Otto HeggemB. Heggem77
G
1
G
74Leonardo ColletL. Collet
Billy McStayB. McStay74
D
2
D
68Kevin KohlerK. Kohler
Dumitru CodreaD. Codrea69
D
3
D
64Markus NetzerM. Netzer
Roberto MartinsR. Martins79
D
4
D
59Nils ZieglerN. Ziegler
Quim VelosoQ. Veloso78
D
5
D
56Maxence ClaytonM. Clayton
Torsten GleisensteinT. Gleisenstein72
M
6
M
81Rui JansenR. Jansen
Nicolas NeudeckerN. Neudecker69
M
7captain
M
71Simon MöllerS. Möller
Steffen KlimekS. Klimek69
M
8
M
59Marc SpenglerM. Spengler
Paolo RipleyP. Ripley74
A
9
A
72Florian BorrielloF. Borriello
Christian KöllerC. Köller79
A
10
A
65Oliver KuzorraO. Kuzorra
Gerhard BeckG. Beck85
A
captain11
A
53Fadel SakhoF. Sakho
 
Ian KostwinderI. Kostwinder67
G
12
G
64Nico NordwaldN. Nordwald
Paolo KeaneP. Keane74
M
13
G
64Marc BöhmM. Böhm
Adrian CollymoreA. Collymore72
A
14
G
61Nicolas SchnoorN. Schnoor

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 19,478 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Bierhoff.


0.00
FC Bayern Munich kick off and get the first half underway!
2.45
Paolo Ripley advances with the ball. Paolo Ripley whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Klimek. Steffen Klimek makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
6.33
Dumitru Codrea controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Martins. Roberto Martins threads a neat ball through to Christian Köller. Christian Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Beck. Gerhard Beck connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
9.22
Marc Spengler hacks Torsten Gleisenstein from behind! The referee brings Marc Spengler to one side and gives him a warning! Torsten Gleisenstein hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.01
Fadel Sakho comes in with a late challenge on Billy McStay. Fadel Sakho is warned by the referee! Billy McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.17
Marc Spengler picks a pass forward to Fadel Sakho. Fadel Sakho whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Kuzorra. Oliver Kuzorra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Bjorn Otto Heggem gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
18.58
Dumitru Codrea controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Gleisenstein. Torsten Gleisenstein kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Köller. Christian Köller lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Beck. Gerhard Beck makes a convincing header. Fantastic reactions from Markus Netzer blocks the shot!
24.41
Without breaking stride, Nils Ziegler plays the ball forward to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Möller. Simon Möller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Bjorn Otto Heggem.
25.25
Rui Jansen takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Fadel Sakho shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.52
Dumitru Codrea boots it upfield. Christian Köller lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Ripley. Paolo Ripley beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
28.33
Torsten Gleisenstein plays the ball forward to Gerhard Beck. Gerhard Beck shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
34.50
Billy McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Torsten Gleisenstein. Torsten Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Neudecker. Nicolas Neudecker advances inside the box! Nicolas Neudecker comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.43
Rui Jansen threads the ball through to Fadel Sakho. Fadel Sakho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bayer Leverkusen start the second half!
47.19
Billy McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Gleisenstein. Torsten Gleisenstein sees Gerhard Beck in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Beck shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
48.45
Markus Netzer flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Möller. Simon Möller threads a neat ball through to Rui Jansen. Rui Jansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Bjorn Otto Heggem. What a great pair of hands!
51.30
Paolo Ripley makes a probing pass to Steffen Klimek. Steffen Klimek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.52
With great vision, Fadel Sakho plays the ball forward to Florian Borriello. Florian Borriello shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.41
Marc Spengler takes it forward alone. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Borriello. Florian Borriello is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Bjorn Otto Heggem!
59.29
Torsten Gleisenstein threads a neat ball through to Christian Köller. Christian Köller cuts inside the box! Christian Köller rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Collet smothers it!
60.52
FC Bayern Munich have made 2 substitutions with Adrian Collymore replacing Paolo Ripley and Paolo Keane replacing Steffen Klimek .
65.52
Torsten Gleisenstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Keane. Paolo Keane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Kohler.
66.45
With some swift thinking, Roberto Martins plays the ball forward to Torsten Gleisenstein. Torsten Gleisenstein flicks a high ball forward to Christian Köller who takes it down. Christian Köller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
69.51
Markus Netzer catches Gerhard Beck on the ankles. Markus Netzer is warned by the referee! Gerhard Beck stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.51
Free kick to FC Bayern Munich just outside the area...
71.19
Gerhard Beck takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
72.54
Maxence Clayton hits a low pass to Simon Möller. Simon Möller knocks the ball forward to Oliver Kuzorra. Oliver Kuzorra shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
77.22
Florian Borriello barges into Billy McStay. Florian Borriello is shown the yellow card! Billy McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.15
Roberto Martins pushes mid-way up the pitch. Roberto Martins hits a low pass to Torsten Gleisenstein. Torsten Gleisenstein sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Leonardo Collet. What a great pair of hands!
79.56
Rui Jansen plays the ball forward to Oliver Kuzorra. Oliver Kuzorra shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
83.22
Marc Spengler flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Kuzorra collects the pass. Oliver Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.58
Roberto Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Gleisenstein. Torsten Gleisenstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Beck. Gerhard Beck whips in a cross ball towards Christian Köller. Christian Köller connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
87.09
Billy McStay makes a probing pass to Torsten Gleisenstein. Torsten Gleisenstein advances with the ball. Torsten Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Collymore. Adrian Collymore knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
89.27
Nicolas Neudecker makes a probing pass to Christian Köller. Christian Köller lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Gleisenstein. Torsten Gleisenstein connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Torsten Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Beck controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Beck shoots from distance. Leonardo Collet easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Bayern Munich

Bayer Leverkusen
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
28.4%
38.6%
33%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Collet of Bayer Leverkusen

Match Ratings
1.Bjorn Otto Heggem (GK)
8
2.Billy McStay (DEF)
6
3.Dumitru Codrea (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Martins (DEF)
7
5.Quim Veloso (DEF)
6
6.Torsten Gleisenstein (MID)
9
7.Nicolas Neudecker (MID)
6
8.Steffen Klimek (MID)
6
9.Paolo Ripley (ATT)
7
10.Christian Köller (ATT)
8
11.Gerhard Beck (ATT)
6
 
12.Ian Kostwinder (GK)
0
13.Paolo Keane (MID)
6
14.Adrian Collymore (ATT)
6

1.Leonardo Collet (GK)
9
2.Kevin Kohler (DEF)
6
3.Markus Netzer (DEF)
6
4.Nils Ziegler (DEF)
6
5.Maxence Clayton (DEF)
6
6.Rui Jansen (MID)
6
7.Simon Möller (MID)
6
8.Marc Spengler (MID)
7
9.Florian Borriello (ATT)yellow card
5
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