Match Report


Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen     VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Jeremy Pickles Jeremy Pickles
Peter van der MeerP. van der Meer76
G
1
G
82Pedro PichichiP. Pichichi
Nunzio StradaN. Strada68
D
2
D
71Albrecht WeigelA. Weigel
Pedro VianaP. Viana68
D
3
D
81Sho IshigawaS. Ishigawa
Mauricio RuizM. Ruiz67
D
4
D
72Kevin SchröderK. Schröder
Oscar FernandezO. Fernandez74
D
5
D
74Simon NeuhausS. Neuhaus
Albert PeiroA. Peiro73
M
6
M
82Dean WoodcockD. Woodcock
Samir OswaldS. Oswald75
M
7captain
M
82Leon HelmerL. Helmer
Scott RaeS. Rae78
M
captain8
M
79Bakary KlimekB. Klimek
John FlintlockJ. Flintlock70
M
9
A
76Lars El-FakiriL. El-Fakiri
Neil HutchisonN. Hutchison74
A
10
A
81Vincent GohouriV. Gohouri
Eric GötzE. Götz74
A
11
A
78Hugo AmunikeH. Amunike
 
Ian BartonI. Barton70
D
12
A
67Dominic CampbellD. Campbell
Mauricio RedondoM. Redondo74
M
13
M
76Moritz SammerM. Sammer
Harry RobertsH. Roberts77
A
14
D
69Armin HamannA. Hamann

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.


0.00
VfB Stuttgart start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.17
Albrecht Weigel surges forward with the ball. Albrecht Weigel makes a probing pass to Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Woodcock but he's offside!
8.37
Albrecht Weigel flicks a high pass forward to Lars El-Fakiri who brings the ball under control. Lars El-Fakiri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Rae.
18.56
Scott Rae sees Albert Peiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Peiro makes an attacking run forward. Albert Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hutchison. Simon Neuhaus barges into Neil Hutchison. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
20.57
Samir Oswald comes in with a late challenge on Leon Helmer. The referee warns Samir Oswald to calm down! Leon Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.30
Sho Ishigawa threads a neat ball through to Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
26.43
Leon Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike lofts in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Pedro Viana hacks Vincent Gohouri from behind! Penalty not given!!
30.46
Leon Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike beats his man to it with a header. Hugo Amunike scores for VfB Stuttgart!!
33.40
Scott Rae takes it forward alone. Scott Rae whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Samir Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Neil Hutchison controls it well on his chest. Neil Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Götz. Eric Götz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart 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
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.56
Leon Helmer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leon Helmer tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.50
Mauricio Ruiz threads the ball through to Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald flicks a high pass forward. John Flintlock collects the pass. John Flintlock shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.41
Leon Helmer passes the ball forward to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
53.23
Showing composure, John Flintlock picks a pass forward to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison shoots from distance but is denied by Pedro Pichichi. Excellent save.
63.38
Samir Oswald makes a probing pass to Scott Rae. Scott Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
65.43
Mauricio Ruiz catches Vincent Gohouri on the ankles. Mauricio Ruiz is given a warning by the referee! Vincent Gohouri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.34
Albrecht Weigel passes the ball forward to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer threads a neat ball through to Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike plays a one-two with Dean Woodcock and advances towards the goal... Hugo Amunike muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Amunike!
69.29
Leon Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri whips in a cross ball towards Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock makes a deft header. Solid save from Peter van der Meer.
72.50
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.08
Scott Rae flicks a high ball forward to Eric Götz who takes it down. Eric Götz shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
84.02
Bakary Klimek flicks a high pass forward to Lars El-Fakiri who brings the ball under control. Lars El-Fakiri skips past Samir Oswald! Lars El-Fakiri shoots from just inside the box. Peter van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
87.30
With some swift thinking, Albert Peiro plays the ball forward to Eric Götz. Eric Götz shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Pedro Pichichi. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bayer Leverkusen

VfB Stuttgart
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
23.9%
49.3%
26.8%

Scorers
Eric Götz 78
Hugo Amunike 30, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Amunike of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings
1.Peter van der Meer (GK)
6
2.Nunzio Strada (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Viana (DEF)
6
4.Mauricio Ruiz (DEF)
6
5.Oscar Fernandez (DEF)
6
6.Albert Peiro (MID)
6
7.Samir Oswald (MID)
6
8.Scott Rae (MID)
7
9.John Flintlock (MID)
6
10.Neil Hutchison (ATT)
6
11.Eric Götz (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ian Barton (DEF)
0
13.Mauricio Redondo (MID)
0
14.Harry Roberts (ATT)
0

1.Pedro Pichichi (GK)
7
2.Albrecht Weigel (DEF)
7
3.Sho Ishigawa (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Schröder (DEF)
6
5.Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
6
6.Dean Woodcock (MID)
7
7.Leon Helmer (MID)
7
8.Bakary Klimek (MID)
6
9.Lars El-Fakiri (ATT)
7
10.Vincent Gohouri (ATT)
6
11.Hugo Amunike (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Dominic Campbell (ATT)
0
13.Moritz Sammer (MID)
0
14.Armin Hamann (DEF)
0